OnePlus Buds Z

Affordable ; Sculpted sound signature will appeal to bass lovers ; Dust- and water-resistant build

Sound signature not for those seeking accuracy ; OnePlus phone required for best user experience

The $50 Buds Z are solid true wireless earphones for bass lovers with a OnePlus phone.

Portable design. Consistent audio delivery. Comfortable, stable fit. Don't leak a lot of noise. IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. Decent noise handling performance.

Some features only work with OnePlus phones. 3.7-hour continuous battery life. Struggles to isolate against bass-heavy background noise. No sound customization features.

The OnePlus Buds Z are okay for neutral sound. They have pretty neutral mid and treble ranges, so vocals and lead instruments are present in the mix, though sometimes a bit weak or distant. However, their bass-heavy sound profile may be muddy or...

Excellent value ; Decent sound ; Competitive battery life ; Passive sound isolation

Too bass-heavy ; Less comfortable than some

Finally, affordable true wireless earbuds that don’t suck

Affordable ; Good fit ; Fast charging ; IP55 dust- and water-resistance ; Automatic ear detection ; Bluetooth 5.0, quick switch ; Dolby Atmos support (limited)

SBC and AAC only, no aptX ; Companion app still in development ; Limited onboard control

The OnePlus Buds Z are unpretentious true wireless earbuds for listeners on a budget. If you don’t need bells and whistles like noise-cancelling or multipoint connectivity, you may be enticed by OnePlus. Even with the affordable price point, the Buds Z...

Convenient Fast Pairing feature ; Punchy bass that does not drown ears ; Light and comfortable

No aptX codec ; Touch controls are very limited ; Case design not original (if you’re getting the regular white version)

Comfortable, good passive noise isolation ; USB Type-C, fast charging ; Dolby Atmos, AAC Bluetooth codec support ; Enjoyable sound ; Excellent value for money

Some features need a OnePlus smartphone to work ; Limited controls on the earpieces

When it comes to gadgets and tech, the second time is often the charm, especially when brands try to enter new product segments. The OnePlus Buds Z is a great example of exactly that; it costs Rs. 2,000 less than the

Lightweight and silicon tips, comfortable fit ; Tonally rich, punchy but not overblown ; In-ear detection at this price is a boon

Silicon tips create a “vacuum” effect ; Dolby Atmos doesn’t make its presence felt ; Touch controls only skip tracks

You can spend more to get an inferior sound. The Buds Z represent tremendous value for money and ace at most types of music too!