Every other tech brand in India is launching new wireless earphones in every price range since the TWS market here is expanding quickly. For the review this time, we have got the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. These have been in use by us for a few weeks now. These are OnePlus’s premium TWS earbuds and the replacement for the OnePlus Buds Pro, which made its debut in 2021. Dynaudio support is included in the recently released gadget, and while there haven’t been any substantial design changes, the audio quality has significantly improved. Here’s a big reveal before we dive into the review’s details: these earbuds sound incredible, and we loooove them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review: Design
Let’s start with the design and construction of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. At first glance, there doesn’t appear to be much of a difference between the current case’s appearance and that of the Buds Pro, which was introduced last year. The top of the case has the OnePlus branding on it. If you look closely, you can see a mention of Dynaudio just below the branding. Oppo (OnePlus’s sister company) Enco and Oppo Enco X2 were the first devices to have the Dynaudio alliance. It has now also been supplied to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
The shell has a matte finish on the front and back, and a USB Type-C port for charging is located at the bottom. The rest of the design has been kept basic and modest, giving it a highly premium appearance. It appears to be a very durable and sturdy case. The Dynaudio branding is also inscribed on the inside of the box. The magnetic mechanism is also quite strong. The enclosure has a button that can be used to pair it with any smartphone.
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Again, not much has changed when it comes to the earphones’ appearance. They have a two-toned body. While the bottom has a glossy appearance, the top has a matte finish. For the finest fit and comfort, it includes a few extra ear tips. The earbuds are IP55 rated, while the casing is IPX4 rated. That’s unquestionably one of the best advantages one can sport, as the majority of earbuds merely have an IP rating, whilst the charging cases do not.
Even when shaken vigorously, the magnet on the buds is incredibly powerful and prevents them from falling out of the case. Thus, we are really pleased with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2’s construction.
You do get Google’s Fast Pair compatibility with these, which allows the earphones to connect to linked devices or any other smartphone instantly after receiving a notification from your phone that the device is ready for pairing.
Be aware that these earphones include a dual connection, allowing you to use them with two different devices, including your phone, tablet, and laptop.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review: Performance
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are quite comfortable to use, even for extended periods of time. We didn’t observe any significant problems. Nonetheless, because of its somewhat larger size, it would likely fit you well if you have a larger ear canal. Nevertheless, those of us with smaller ear canals must use one of the extra ear tips for the optimum fit and seal. Our use of these while travelling has been quite comfortable. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a flight mode, which is great if you travel frequently. The overall comfort is good, especially when watching movies.
MelodyBoost Dual Drivers are now included in the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. A 6mm tweeter and an 11mm woofer are featured on each earbud. Three microphones with AI noise-reduction technology are also included in these earbuds.
Regarding the controls, the earphones’ bottom stem houses the pinch controls. But, these earphones do not have a volume control feature. You must take your smartphone out in order to adjust the volume.
It has Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity, which supports the audio codecs LHDC, AAC, SBC, and LC3. So all you have to do to use these with a OnePlus smartphone is pair them, and after you do, the OnePlus Buds Pro LHDC will be shown in your Bluetooth settings. You can download the HeyMelody app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store if you do not have a OnePlus device. These are compatible with iOS devices, too. The UI on both the OnePlus and the app is therefore pretty identical once you are in the settings. Here, you have a variety of options, including sharing contacts, input devices, media audio, and phone calls. In addition, LHDC support is visible. From there, you can also access the earbuds’ features. There are three options: transparency mode, noise cancellation, and battery percentage.
Simply remove the earphones from the charging case and put them on to activate noise cancelling. You will see a variety of options for this as well, including smart noise cancellation and options for maximum, moderate, and mild intensity. Thus, you must wear it and customise it as desired.
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A Sound Master EQ (equaliser) is available with several choices. Essentially, Dynaudio tunes all of these. When you don’t like the sound characteristic, you can also create a custom equaliser using the option provided.
The Android operating system now supports spatial audio. It uses head tracking, so if you turn your head to the side, the volume control will adjust accordingly. Moreover, Zen Air mode provides some calming sounds that can be heard while meditating, relaxing, dealing with stress, and just before bed. Moreover, Dolby Atmos compatibility is available, but only for OnePlus smartphones. You may turn it on in the settings.
Let’s now discuss audio quality, which is critical for any TWS. The 6mm and 11mm dual drivers bring better bass and treble, especially when listening to music with a lot of bass. The treble is on the higher side, the mids and the vocals are also on the good side. However, you might not have the ideal experience if you enjoy singing and listening to music that features a lot of vocals.
But once more, we would assert that musical tastes vary greatly. You might have a different music taste than we do. For that, the app’s built-in equaliser gives you the option to adjust the sound balance, so one can always tune it to your own personal choice.
You can choose from a variety of effective noise-cancellation methods. It does, however, add a hissing-like sound, which is not a huge issue when listening to music, but is highly noticeable when there is no music.
It does have a gaming mode that can be turned on through the app. However, this is only compatible with OnePlus smartphones; if you don’t use one, you won’t experience this level of low latency. Which, when compared to conventional phones, will be on the higher side.
Let’s finally discuss battery life. We have been using them for over two weeks, and with ANC on, the earbuds provide six to seven hours of playback. With the case, it provides approximately 25 hours of music playback, which is once more a fantastic deal. There is fast charging as well as wireless charging on the case. Three hours of music playback can be obtained with just ten minutes of charging.
Verdict
Overall, we believe that the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are excellent TWS for the price of almost Rs 12,000. The noise cancellation performs excellently. The battery life is fantastic, and the build quality is also quite nice. Having said that, you should absolutely give them a try in this price range if you want loud, powerful bass and high-end headphones.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Pros
- Sturdy
- Looks premium
- Deep bass
- Fast charging
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Cons
- Game mode for OnePlus phones only
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