OnePlus Buds Pro review

A big leap forward from the original OnePlus Buds, the new OnePlus Buds Pro offer an excellent audio experience, effective active noise cancellation, good battery life, and comfortable fit. While they might not beat the Apple AirPods Pro, the OnePlus Buds Pro represent good value for money and are a great alternative to the Oppo Enco X and the Galaxy Buds Pro.

Great sound quality; Effective ANC; Good battery life; Wireless charging and IP55 rating;

No volume control; Some features are limited to OnePlus phones; Boring case design

OnePlus Buds Pro Review

2021 has been a banner year for noise-cancelling true wireless earphones. While just a smattering of high-quality models were available as recently as late 2020, we now have a plethora of attractive—and surprisingly inexpensive—options to choose from. At $149.99, the OnePlus Buds Pro fall on the more affordable end of the spectrum and offer plenty for the price, including a bass-forward sound signature and above-average active noise cancellation (ANC). And in a design decision we hope to see more of, both the earpieces the charging case are resistant to water, as opposed to just the earbuds. For the best true wireless experience in this price range, we still recommend Anker's Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro earphones, which deliver slightly better ANC along with customizable EQ, but the OnePlus Buds Pro are a compelling alternative if you're looking for a more durable design.A Water-Resistant Design, Down to the Charging Case The Buds Pro are available in matte black or glossy white ...

The true wireless OnePlus Buds Pro offer a lot of value for the price, with solid active noise cancellation and a water-resistant design that includes both the earpieces and charging case.

Bass-forward and bright sound signature; Good noise cancellation for the price; Water-resistant earpieces and case

App lacks EQ; Sound signature not for anyone seeking accuracy

OnePlus Buds Pro review

The OnePlus Buds Pro tick all the boxes on paper, with premium features like ANC and wireless charging. In practice the audio quality and ANC don’t quite live up to the promise, but at this price point you’ll struggle to find as good a balance of specs and features anywhere else.

Wireless charging; Strong battery life; Affordable;

Sound is good but not great; Average ANC;

OnePlus Buds Pro : The Pros outweigh the cons

Though designed for use with OnePlus phones, there’s a lot to like about the OnePlus Buds Pro regardless of which handset you use

Extremely comfortable; Decent noise cancellation; Solid battery life and fast charging;

Limited touch control customisation; OnePlus phone-exclusive features;

Wow, like a zingy, healthful fruit salad for your ears.

The noise cancelling ensure you're listening to the pure signal from your recordings. Only downside: your tolerance for low-quality digital recordings will drop immediately. Time to upgrade the collection!