OnePlus Buds Z2

Light and comfortable to wear

Bass-heavy sound profile

“Active Noise Cancellation is a welcome addition to the lightweight OnePlus Buds Z2, but the heavy bass delivered by the 11mm drivers can be overpowering, and they don't really stand out enough to beat the competition.”

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

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.

Energetic sound ; Powerful quick charging ; Accurate controls ; Effective ANC ; Fast connectivity

Some features remain exclusive to OnePlus users ; Weak call quality ; No wireless charging

The OnePlus Buds Z2 is an entry-level noise-canceller with satisfying performance for the price.

Strong bass ; Good Active Noise Cancelling ; Comfortable and lightweight ; Water resistant ; Generally impressive for this price

Sound could be cleaner and fuller ; No wireless charging

Good sound quality ; Affordable ; ANC and Transparency mode

Some features only available on recent OnePlus phones ; No equaliser control in HeyMelody app ; Fiddly tap controls

Natural and neutral sound. Plus, full integration with your phone's settings if you have a OnePlus. IP55 certification protects against sweat and rain.

Does not support high-resolution audio. Also has too many teething problems, e.g. when connecting the plugs to the mobile. The fit is poor, affecting both sound quality and automatic noise cancellation.

I never got around to making friends with the OnePlus Buds Z2. For that, OnePlus’ new and cheaper earbuds simply have too many flaws. The initial teething problems may be ironed out later, but the poor fit and ineffective noise cancellation are both...

Solid noise-cancelling

OnePlus is nothing if not aggressive with pricing. The Buds Z2 offer excellent value with decent noise-cancelling, good durability, and a worthy set of microphones.