We like the OnePlus Buds Z, which deliver bass-forward audio in a true wireless design for just $49.99. For an additional $50, the new OnePlus Buds Z2 ($99) add active noise cancellation (ANC) to the mix, along with support for Dolby Atmos. Like the original model, these earphones work best when used with OnePlus phones—Dolby Atmos, for instance, isavailable when you're connected to a OnePlus handset. Otherwise the Buds Z2 deliver powerful audio and decent noise cancellation for the price. No matter what phone you use, however, our Editors' Choice award in this price range still belongs to Anker's $79.99 Soundcore Life P3 earphones, which deliver powerful sonic performance and surprisingly good ANC for well under $100.A Familiar Look Available in glossy black or white, the Buds Z2 look quite a bit like their predecessors, which, in turn, resemble Apple's AirPods. The Buds Z2 sport a similar stem-style design, but with slightly shorter stems than the originals. The earphones ship ...
The true wireless Buds Z2 offer impressive sound, competent noise cancellation, and an intuitive experience for OnePlus phone owners, but they're less enticing for everyone else.
Quality audio performance with substantial bass depth and bright highs; Decent noise cancellation for the price
Dolby Atmos requires a OnePlus phone; User experience is better with OnePlus devices