The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless are the latest iteration of OnePlus’ truly wireless earbuds, which were previously known as the OnePlus Buds. With this latest update, the manufacturer has included a few useful new functions, bringing them up to speed with similar items on the market, like as the Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless. Their accompanying app now has a graphic equaliser and presets that can be customised to your preferences.
Additionally, they have a spatial audio capability that allows for the creation of a sound that is more immersive. In addition to this, they support the pairing of many devices, use the LHDC codec for streaming high-resolution audio as well as the LC3 codec for high-quality music with a low bit rate, and its ANC is more effective in general than its predecessor. Even if they have trouble reducing the rumbling of the bus engines, they do a better job of shutting out the chitchat of the passengers. Additionally, the buds are incredibly portable and can be used constantly for over six hours.
Specification
- Dual 11mm woofer/6mm tweeter drivers
- Up to 48dB noise cancellation Intelligent Noise Cancellation
- Bluetooth® LHDC/AAC/SBC/LC3
- Sweat & Water Resistance: IP55 earbuds
- Battery Life: 9 hours gameplay (ANC off), 39 hours total (with charging case).
- Other features: OnePlus Audio ID 2.0, Neck Health, Spatial audio
Where to get OnePlus Buds Pro 2?
MelodyBoost is the name that OnePlus has given to the innovative dual driver configuration that can be found in the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 earbuds. On paper, the specifications look great, and the marketing copy claims that the driver arrangement was created with audiophiles in mind. The headphones have an 11mm driver that is responsible for the bass frequencies, and a 6mm driver that is responsible for the treble frequencies.
A terrific user experience and feature set, as well as an excellent design, are among the many positive aspects of this product. Although adaptive ANC is efficient at decreasing ambient background noise, it cannot compete with the greatest noise-cancelling earbuds that are currently available. Battery life is improved compared to the previous model, although it is still below average for the industry as a whole and does not compete with Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. An upgrade to the programme at some point in the future might bring about an improvement to the sound balance.
However, until that time comes, these are enjoyable to listen to and will add a lot of zip to your music. On the other hand, these aren’t the most authentic-sounding audio experience I’ve ever heard. In the end, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a performance that feels like a bit of a step backwards when compared to the previous generation.