Highlights

• OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are the latest entry-level successor to last year’s OnePlus Nord Buds series is currently one of the cheapest earbuds OnePlus sells at Rs 2,999.
• These TWS buds have up to 25dB Active Noise Cancellation bringing users the best sound experience by cancelling unwanted surrounding noise and a 12.4mm driver unit, the biggest driver unit for in-ear earbuds in the industry.
• With the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, you get to choose how heavy or light you want your sound with the master equalizer’s 3 unique audio profiles.
• It also has a flagship-level battery life and delivers up to 36 hrs of non-stop music on a single charge.
• In this blog, we are taking a closer look at the latest edition of the Nord Buds Series and sharing our in-depth OnePlus Nord Buds 2 review.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are a pair of high-quality wireless earbuds that offer a range of advanced features and exceptional sound quality.

With their powerful 12.4mm driver units – the biggest driver units for in-ear earbuds in the industry – and the BassWave bass enhancement algorithm, the Nord Buds 2 deliver deep, rich bass and crystal-clear highs that make for an immersive listening experience.

In addition to their exceptional sound quality, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 offer up to 25dB of active noise cancellation, which is perfect for blocking out background noise while you work or travel. And with three unique audio profiles – Balance, Vocal, and Transparent – you can customize your listening experience to suit your needs and preferences.

The Nord Buds 2 also feature up to 36 hours of non-stop music on a single charge, which is perfect for long flights or extended listening sessions.
And with an IP55 sweat and water resistance rating, these earbuds are built to withstand even the toughest workouts and outdoor activities.

Available at the price of Rs 2,999, other features of the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 include a built-in Dirac Audio Tuner, which allows you to fine-tune your sound preferences, and an individual rear cavity design that helps to enhance sound quality and reduce distortion.

So, if you’re looking for a pair of wireless earbuds that offer exceptional sound quality, advanced features, and long battery life, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 can be an excellent choice.

If you are still not sure about whether to go ahead with these buds or not, you have landed at the correct webpage. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the Nord Buds 2.

Read on for our in-depth OnePlus Nord Buds 2 review and see how these latest Nord Buds 2 stack up against the competition.

So, without any further ago, let’s take a closer look.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Key Features

• Up to 25dB Active Noise Cancellation
• 4mm driver unit, the biggest driver unit for in-ear earbuds in the industry
• BassWave bass enhancement algorithm
• Master Equalizers – 3 unique audio profiles – Balance, Vocal and Transparent
• Up to 36 hrs of non-stop music on a single charge
• IP55 sweat and water resistance rating
• Built-in Dirac Audio Tuner
• Individual rear cavity design
• Dual Mics

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Pros & Cons

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Unboxing

With the OnePlus Nord series, we are not getting the standard red box. So as for the presentation of retail packaging is concerned, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 comes in a black and blue box.

The retail packaging has loud product branding on top and regular details printed at the back. On an immediate look, the box is pretty lightweight as one would expect.

Inside the box, you obviously get the buds nicely tucked in the case right on the top. Apart from the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 earbuds and the charging case, in-the-box content further includes silicon ear tips x 3 (S, M, L), USB Type-C charging cable, a user guide, Nord emoji stickers and the safety and warranty card,

So, once you take out the contents, the first thing that grabs attention in obviously the earbuds and the case design. So, let’s get to know more about the design in our next segment.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Design and Comfort

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 comes with a pillbox-shaped charging case with soft curvy corners that flaunts the OnePlus branding on the top. We had the grey colour variant and on first look, they might appear white but these are actually light grey in colour.

Nord Buds 2 are stem-style earbuds with fat stems. As for the design, these buds got a multi-functional button for touch controls and the inside is nice and clean. The mics on both buds can be seen clearly.

As for the charging case, this is actually the Lightning White colour variant where we get silver on the top cover and white on the case body.

There is a little LED on the front, OnePlus branding on top, a USB Type-C charging slot on the back and there’s also a Bluetooth pairing button next to the charging slot as well.

The buds are tucked neatly inside and we tried to test the magnet strength to know how strongly the case actually holds the buds.
We can confidently say the magnet strength is excellent as no movement was observed in the minimum to maximum shake test.

As for the comfort of the buds, we found the fit particularly good and once you find the right tips for your ear the seal even works better. Passive noise cancellation also enhances with the right bud size.

Overall, we could listen to them for three to four hours at a stretch without any fatigue and we definitely don’t think you should have a problem with fit either.

The buds also get an IP55 rating which means these are water-resistant and sweat resistant just in case you plan on wearing them while you’re exercising.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Sound Quality

Let’s talk about the sound quality. Inside you get 12.4-millimetre drivers. As per OnePlus’s claim, this is the biggest driver unit for in-ear earbuds in the industry.

You get the support for Bluetooth AAC codec and there is no high-res codec support in these. This is something that can be compromised considering these are budget earbuds.

The sound has an extremely u-shaped sound signature with a lot of emphasis on the low end which is the bass and also the treble.

Now this kind of sound tuning is something that most people like and it can be easily recognised for its universal massy sound tuning. It’s perfect for genres of music such as Rock, Hip-hop, ADM and of course Bollywood.

The problem with such a sound signature is that the low end is kind of bloated and therefore, it tends to mask the mids.

The other thing that we really liked is how clean these earbuds sound. There are so many True Wireless Earbuds in this under Rs 3000 rupee price category that sounds really muddy but these have decent sound staging and decent Imaging as well.

The instrument separation is fairly good, especially in tough tracks.

Now, if you feel certain aspects of sound such as the Bass or the Treble a little too much for your taste, you can tweak that from the settings as well.

The EQ settings that are available with the app can be customised. While the equalizer is not too detailed but at least you have the option to tweak it and bring the Bass down or bring the Treble down slightly.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 – Active Noise Cancellation

Let’s talk about the Active Noise Cancellation feature of the OnePlus Nord Buds 2. Despite the fact that it only cuts out up to 25 DB of environmental sound, these are definitely not too bad and that’s also because we got really good passive noise cancellation with the right size ear tips.

So, with the ANC feature along with the passive noise cancellation, the quality of noise cancellation that happens is pretty decent.

However, the Transparency Mode sounds kind of average when it tries to amplify the sound from the environment. It kind of sounds robotic, an aspect that we personally didn’t appreciate but again, this can be entirely a personal choice.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Connectivity and Controls

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 supports Bluetooth v5.3 protocol. Now if you’re wondering about fast pairing then there is only OnePlus Fast Pair option available with these. You also do not get Google’s Fast Pair option.

So, for all you other Android phone users, you basically cannot get instant pairing with these.

The flat side of the Nord Buds 2 stem houses the touch controls and since they are flat it’s very easy to register the touch and to know for sure. Basically, as a user, you get that quick feeling that you’ve actually registered the command. The main controls include –

• Single tap – plays or pauses the music
• Double tap – changes the song
• Long press – changes the ANC or transfer potency mode depending on what you’ve set
• Longer press – switches to the other device that is connected

So these buds basically remember the previously connected device and we tried it with an Android phone and MacBook, it worked seamlessly with any noticeable problem.

What is noticeably missing is automatic wear detection. So while using these, you do not get the automatic Play or Pause feature when you take these out of your ear or put them back on again.

However, again this is not something that we expect from many budget earbuds in this price category, so overall it is something we can ignore.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Battery Life

Now, OnePlus has actually upgraded the quality of Nord Buds 2 if we compare them with the predecessor. With the ANC turned off, you get almost seven hours from the buds but you get almost 36 hours from the case.

And with ANC turned On, you get almost five hours from the buds and as much as 27 hours from the case.

Now, overall, that’s good enough for most use cases and also considering the price segment, this is definitely impressive.

Verdict

It seems like the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 comes with some impressive features, including active noise cancellation of up to 25dB, a 12.4mm driver unit which is the biggest in the in-ear earbuds industry, and the BassWave bass enhancement algorithm for improved bass quality.

The earbuds also have three unique audio profiles – Balance, Vocal, and Transparent – that users can choose from to optimize their listening experience.

Additionally, the earbuds can provide up to 36 hours of non-stop music on a single charge and have an IP55 sweat and water resistance rating, making them suitable for workouts and outdoor activities.

The earbuds also feature a built-in Dirac Audio Tuner for precise sound tuning and an individual rear cavity design for improved comfort and fit.

Overall, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 seems to be a compelling choice for those looking for a pair of budget-friendly high-quality earbuds with a range of useful features.

Buy OnePlus Nord Buds 2 For

• Up to 25dB Active Noise Cancellation
• BassWave bass enhancement algorithm
• Master Equalizers – 3 unique audio profiles – Balance, Vocal and Transparent
• Up to 36 hrs of non-stop music on a single charge
• IP55 sweat and water resistance rating

Buy OnePlus Nord Buds 2 – My Mobiles Rating

Design – 3.5/5

Sound Quality – 3.5/5

Comfort – 3.5/5

Battery Life – 3.5/5

ANC – 3.5/5

Overall – 3.5/5

Buy OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Price and Availability

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 price in India is ₹2,999. These can be grabbed at any major offline or online retail store.

These are available in two colour variants i.e. Lightning White and Thunder Gray.

Buy OnePlus Nord Buds 2 – In the Box Accessories

• OnePlus Nord Buds 2 earbuds x 1 pair
• OnePlus Nord Buds 2 charging case x 1
• User guide
• Silicon ear tips x 3 (S, M, L)
• Safety and Warranty card
• USB Type-C charging cable
• Nord emoji sticker

Buy OnePlus Nord Buds 2 – Full Specifications

Answer. Enable the “Dual Connection” feature within the Headphone settings (go to Bluetooth Settings, press the cogwheel in front of OnePlus Pro and select Headphones) after pairing the Buds Pro with two Bluetooth devices. You can now seamless switch occurs when music is played from either one of two devices.

Q2. How long does OnePlus Nord Buds battery last?

Answer. Earbuds and charging case deliver up to 36 hours of audio playback combined. The earbuds deliver 7 hours of audio playback.

Q3. What is the weight and dimension of Nord Buds 2?

Answer. The weight and dimension of the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are as follow –

Dimensions

• Earbuds: 2.75*2.105*2.44cm
• Charging case: 6.799*2.89*3.55cm

Weight

• Earbuds: 4.7 g (±0.2 g)
• Charging case: 37.5 g (±1 g)

Q4. What are some special features of the OnePlus Nord Buds 2?

Answer. Some special features of the latest Nord Buds 2 include the following –

• OnePlus Fast Pair
• Dolby Atmos support
• Dirac Toner
• Sound Master Equalizer
• Compatibility with HeyMelody app

Q5. How can I enhance the quality of the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 before first use?

Answer. To ensure the optimum results of your new earbuds, update your Wireless Earphones (OOS 12 or later), OnePlus Buds (OOS 11), or HeyMelody (non-OnePlus devices) app to the latest version using your local app store.

Q6. What are some audio profiles in the equalizer settings of Nord Buds 2?

Answer. For the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, you get to choose how heavy or light you want your sound with the help of the sound master equalizer’s 3 unique audio profiles – Balance, Vocal and Transparent.

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