{"id":329424,"date":"2021-08-24T02:39:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T23:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/"},"modified":"2021-08-24T02:39:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T23:39:49","slug":"the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/","title":{"rendered":"#The OnePlus Buds Pro challenge the AirPods Pro for $150"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a399369819a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a399369819a8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#Theyre_pretty_comfortable\" >They\u2019re pretty comfortable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#The_controls_are_reliable\" >The controls are reliable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#Noise-canceling_is_decent\" >Noise-canceling is decent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#They_sound_fantastic\" >They sound fantastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#The_white_noise_mode_is_actually_pretty_cool\" >The white noise mode is actually pretty cool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#Some_extra_goodies\" >Some extra goodies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#Theyre_missing_a_few_things_I_want\" >They\u2019re missing a few things I want<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oneplus-buds-pro-challenge-the-airpods-pro-for-150\/#Theyre_easy_to_recommend_%E2%80%94_especially_for_OnePlus_users\" >They\u2019re easy to recommend \u2014 especially for OnePlus users<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#The OnePlus Buds Pro challenge the AirPods Pro for $150<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>I haven\u2019t been a huge fan of OnePlus\u2019 various earbuds so far. They\u2019ve either been uncomfortable, had poor controls, or didn\u2019t sound that great. The one thing they\u2019ve always had going for them is a low price tag.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oneplus.com\/product\/oneplus-buds-pro\">OnePlus Buds Pro<\/a>, the company\u2019s first model with noise-canceling \u2014 which are clearly \u2018inspired\u2019 by the AirPods Pro \u2014 finally get it right. Well, mostly. But at $150, it\u2019s hard to fault them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_pretty_comfortable\"><\/span>They\u2019re pretty comfortable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The OnePlus Buds Pro are shaped a lot like the AirPods Pro, with their angled, oval ear tips and a long stem. Also like the AirPods Pro, the OnePlus Buds Pro aren\u2019t trying to create the deepest, tightest seal, instead of focusing on providing an inoffensive fit that should work for most people. Active noise canceling (ANC) is on board, after all, so attenuating sound by passive means isn\u2019t of paramount importance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364841 size-full js-lazy\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro in white\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2021%2F08%2F23%2Foneplus-buds-pro-review%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Buds come in white too\" data-title=\"Share The Buds come in white too on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Buds come in white too on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Buds come in white too<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro in white\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/White-OnePlus-Buds-Pro_1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve been using in-ear monitors (IEMs) for years, so I do personally tend to prefer something with a more secure fit that goes deeper into the ear canal, but the OnePlus Buds Pro should be comfortable for most people who think silicone-tipped earbuds are like having plungers in your ears.<\/p>\n<p>I also <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciate that the case is quite compact despite the earbuds themselves being on the larger end of the spectrum. It\u2019s thin too, so it won\u2019t give you a huge lump in your pocket.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_controls_are_reliable\"><\/span>The controls are reliable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also much like the AirPods Pro, the OnePlus Buds operate via squeezing the stem, rather than the usual taps or pressing a button. Although it feels a little awkward and slow at first, I appreciate that this system helps avoid accidental touches. It also means the earbuds won\u2019t randomly activate if they get splashed by some water or sweat.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, the controls are pretty basic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Squeeze once to play\/pause<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze twice to skipforward<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze thrice to skip back.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze and hold for one second to switch between ANC On, ANC Off, and Transparency Modes<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze for three seconds to enter the \u2018Zen Mode Air\u2019 White noise mode (more on this later)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mercifully, by default the controls are completely accessible with both earbuds, so you still have full access to controls when using just one bud. This is much appreciated as someone who often uses just one earbud when riding my bike (transparency mode isn\u2019t useful when on my bike due to wind noise).<\/p>\n<p>The elephant in the room is the lack of volume control, which you\u2019ll have to do through your phone. This isn\u2019t the biggest deal for me, but it\u2019s not ideal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noise-canceling_is_decent\"><\/span>Noise-canceling is decent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Long story short: The OnePlus Buds won\u2019t blanket you in silence if you\u2019ve used any high-end noise-canceling products like the Sony WF-1000XM3 or the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, but they\u2019re better than most.<\/p>\n<p>They attenuate some lower mid and bass frequencies but don\u2019t reduce higher frequencies all that much, so they\u2019re not going to be great for, say, reducing chatter in a crowded restaurant, or especially for quieting individual voices.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364846 js-lazy\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364846\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-3-of-3-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>They\u2019ll probably quiet the hum of an airplane engine, but not the baby crying in the next aisle. The headphones come with a \u2018smart\u2019 noise-canceling mode, but I just ended up turning it up to the max.<\/p>\n<p>Your best bet to improve isolation further would be to get a stronger passive seal, so you might want to invest in some foam ear tips if noise cancellation is a priority, although the large air vents probably mean they\u2019ll never be kings of noise reduction. Still, some cancelation is better than none, and as someone who doesn\u2019t consider ANC a priority, I could live with the meager attenuation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_sound_fantastic\"><\/span>They sound fantastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest surprise for this review was just how good the OnePlus Buds sounded. They sound <em>fantastic<\/em>. Frankly, they sound better than almost any wireless earbuds I\u2019ve tested, whether aimed at audiophiles or not. To my ear, they flat out sound better than Sony\u2019s much more expensive WF-1000XM4 out of the box.<\/p>\n<p>The bass thumps, the highs are clear, the mids are largely free of coloration. They even have a surprisingly decent soundstage for earbuds too, likely aided by the vented design which prevents the pressure you get with bass notes on some IEMs.<\/p>\n<p>I won\u2019t share the headphone measurements I captured as I\u2019m currently reworking my setup, but based on the data and comparisons with other earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Pro seems to track the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstagesolo.com\/index.php\/features\/217-where-are-we-at-with-the-harman-curve\">Harman Curve<\/a> pretty closely, with perhaps a bit of extra brightness around vocals and brass.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1364839 size-full js-lazy\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2050\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-168x210.jpg 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-216x270.jpg 216w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-108x135.jpg 108w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-796x995.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-1592x1990.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: OnePlus<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1364839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-168x210.jpg 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-216x270.jpg 216w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-108x135.jpg 108w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-796x995.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/Case-and-earbuds_white-1592x1990.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The Harman Curve is a research-backed target response for headphones that yields a response most people consider to be neutral and engaging \u2014 with tonality similar to a pair of good speakers in a room. It may not be the ideal response for everyone, but it\u2019s a great bet for most listeners.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, if you know you like\/hate the Harman Curve\u2019s sound, you\u2019ll know whether these headphones are for you.<\/p>\n<p>The headphones connect via SBC (bad sound quality), AAC (good sound quality), or LDHC (great sound quality, but few phones support it). To be clear, LDHC is not the same as LDAC, the latter being a high-quality Sony <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> built into every modern Android phone. OnePlus phones are some of the very few phones I\u2019m aware of with LDHC in western markets.<\/p>\n<p>That said, most people won\u2019t notice the difference between LDHC and AAC though.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_white_noise_mode_is_actually_pretty_cool\"><\/span>The white noise mode is actually pretty cool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Press and hold the earbud stems for 3 seconds, and you\u2019ll enter \u2018Zen Mode Air,\u2019 a white noise mode. There are a few different soundscapes available, but it defaults to a forest-y type of sound.<\/p>\n<p>I appreciate this feature I often find it easier to focus on certain tasks when listening to white noise as opposed to music. It\u2019s hard for me to not get too invested in the music sometimes; yes I\u2019ve tried working while listening to classical music, but Vivaldi can be as much of a headbanger as Metallica.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_extra_goodies\"><\/span>Some extra goodies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is where I put the stuff I didn\u2019t know where else to fit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The headphones support low latency mode when connected to OnePlus devices.<\/li>\n<li>They also support Dolby Atmos on OnePlus devices for spatial audio. I\u2019m not sure if it works with other Atmos-compatible phones, but the feature doesn\u2019t work on my Pixel 4A (which doesn\u2019t offer any kind of spatial audio).<\/li>\n<li>Battery life is rated at up to 38 hours including the extra charges in the case.<\/li>\n<li>With OnePlus Warp Charge support, you get 10 hours of playback in a 10-minute charge. Most regular USB-C chargers will top them up pretty fast too.<\/li>\n<li>The earbuds case also supports wireless charging.<\/li>\n<li>They are IP55 water and dust resistant, so they should survive most rainfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_missing_a_few_things_I_want\"><\/span>They\u2019re missing a few things I want<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The headphones definitely aren\u2019t perfect. Aside from the relatively weak noise canceling and lack of volume controls, here are some other things to note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There\u2019s no hotword detection for a voice assistant. I\u2019ve been very spoiled by this on earbuds like the Pixel Buds and Sony WH-1000XM4. It\u2019s great when carrying a bunch of groceries, doing dishes, walking my dog, riding my bike.<\/li>\n<li>There actually isn\u2019t a way to even access an assistant from the headphones by default. You can customize the left and right earbud to activate it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>le squeeze, but then it means you can\u2019t rewind on both earbuds independently.<\/li>\n<li>The headphones sound great out of the box, but every headphone should come with EQ in case the sound signature isn\u2019t too your liking. Sometimes a subtle change is all it takes.<\/li>\n<li>There are no volume controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_easy_to_recommend_%E2%80%94_especially_for_OnePlus_users\"><\/span>They\u2019re easy to recommend \u2014 especially for OnePlus users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364845 js-lazy\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-479x270.jpg 479w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-1592x897.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364845\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus Buds Pro\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-479x270.jpg 479w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-1592x897.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/08\/OnePlus-Buds-Pro-2-of-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Despite some caveats, the OnePlus Buds Pro are an easy recommendation. They\u2019re comfortable, the controls are mostly sensible, they have active noise canceling, and they have some of the best sound quality I\u2019ve heard from wireless earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>While they might not beat some of the more expensive headphones in terms of features, and the relatively lackluster noise canceling is disappointing, there are also headphones without any noise canceling that sell for more money.<\/p>\n<p>While the earbuds are clearly best for people with OnePlus phones, for everyone else, the OnePlus Buds Pro still get most of the basics right. For $150, they are well worth a listen.<\/p>\n<p><i>Did you know we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>letter all about consumer tech? 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