OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Great Dynaudio-tuned musical performance Long battery life Dual Connection works well Android and iOS compatibility

Poor ANC and transparency performance Limited Spatial Audio support

“The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have excellent musical performance and long battery life but are let down by active noise cancelation that's less effective than the competition.”

11mm + 6mm drivers ; Active noise cancellation ; An extensive array of features

Not fully waterproof ; Work best with OnePlus phones ; The sound is very bass-heavy

If you own a OnePlus phone, or if you're planning on buying one, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are a top true wireless choice. Not only do they look fantastic but they perform really well too, and there are tonnes of features to play around with.

Dual-driver audio with deep lows and detailed highs ; Classy design with easy-to-operate controls ; Excellent Bluetooth codec support ; Companion app offers EQ ; Seamless integration with OnePlus phones

Noise cancellation is just average

The true wireless OnePlus Buds Pro 2 offer a lot to like, including next-gen Bluetooth codec support and seamless integration with the company's phones.

Detailed treble and rich bass ; Great features with OnePlus phones ; Smart design with good controls ; Future-proofed LE Audio support

Mid-range sound lets down the audio ; Limited features on other devices ; No on-device volume control ; Average battery life

If the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 were a bit cheaper, they could be winners. They're poised with treble and bass, and packed with features, especially if you have a OnePlus phone (but not exclusively, which is nice). But sound is the most important thing, and...

Great sound ; Solid ANC ; Great transparency ; Excellent battery life

Limited control options ; Odd software choices

Slick design for both buds and case ; Engaging sound quality and capable ANC ; Capable battery life

Parent brand Oppo’s alternative is cheaper ; Pressure sensitive controls have a learning curve ; AirPods-style stems can be divisive

Not as big a bargain as previous efforts, but the Buds Pro 2 still deliver punchy sound, effective ANC and a long-lasting battery. Should be high on the list for OnePlus phone owners.

Great audio quality ; Custom sound is tuned for your hearing and ears ; Controls are configurable ; Auto-play/pause sensors ; Light and comfortable ; Sleek case ; IP55 buds and IPX4 case ; Google Fast Pair ; Long battery life ; Fast charging ; Spatial...

No iPhone app ; ANC is light ; Squeeze controls take a bit more work than tapping/swiping

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds offer great sound, comfort, call quality, and long battery life.

Great sound, focused bass ; Tools to further customize and personalize sound ; Low latency (Gaming mode) ; Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio support ; Squeeze controls ; Battery is good, fast charge is very convenient

Spatialize and Head tracking locked to OnePlus phones (and it's still not great) ; Noise cancellation is not great

Here's the thing, while the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro have a luxurious look and feel, I've found it difficult to justify their $179 price due to the underwhelming transparency mode and connectivity issues -- if that turns out to be a consistent liability. And...