OnePlus has officially unveiled the Buds Ace 2, the successor to last year’s Buds Ace, in the Chinese market. Alongside the earbuds, the company also introduced the Ace 5 series. The Buds Ace 2 is priced at 169 yuan ($23) but is currently available at a discounted price of 159 yuan ($21.78). Let’s dive into the key specifications.

OnePlus Buds Ace 2 Specifications

The Buds Ace 2 offers an exceptional audio experience with a durable, lightweight (4.2g per earbud) design and advanced features. It is available in Submarine Black and Shadow Green and features a sleek, fingerprint-resistant finish with superior wear and scratch resistance, making it a versatile choice for audiophiles, gamers, and casual users.

The Buds Ace 2 boasts 12.4mm dynamic drivers, offering rich bass and detailed sound quality with support for the BassWave 2.0 technology, which intelligently analyzes and enhances bass tones for a more immersive experience.

Additionally, it supports 10 levels of bass adjustment, allowing users to fine-tune their listening preferences. For a lifelike experience, the 3D spatial audio system surrounds you in sound, perfect for gaming or movie-watching.

The earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC) along with dual-microphone AI noise reduction to ensure clear calls even in noisy environments. It also includes an ambient transparency mode, which allows users to stay aware of their surroundings while enjoying their audio.

These earbuds are TÜV Rheinland-certified for durability, undergoing rigorous testing to ensure quality. This includes extreme temperature testing at 55°C, over 20,000 lid opening cycles, a 1.5-meter drop test for the charging case, and a 1.8-meter drop test for the earbuds. These certifications highlight its resilience for long-term use and varied environments.

The Buds Ace 2 excels in battery life, offering up to 43 hours of playback (with the charging case and noise cancellation off). With 10 minutes of fast charging, users can enjoy 11 hours of music playback. Each earbud is equipped with a 58mAh battery, and the charging case houses a 440mAh battery. The device is compatible with Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring a stable connection and ultra-low latency of just 47ms, making it ideal for gaming.

The OnePlus Buds Ace 2 is IP55-rated for water and dust resistance, making it suitable for workouts and outdoor activities. It supports dual-device connectivity, enabling seamless switching between devices without re-pairing. Additionally, users can customize controls and access extra features via the HeyMelody app.

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OnePlus is gearing up to launch its latest audio offering, the OnePlus Buds Ace 2, alongside the highly anticipated OnePlus Ace 5 series on December 26th. Initially teased and available for reservation, the company has now officially unveiled the earbuds on Weibo.

OnePlus Buds Ace 2 Specifications (Teased)

As per the teaser, the Buds Ace 2 boasts a fresh, rounded design that sets it apart from its predecessor. The cylindrical stems and oval-shaped charging case not only look stylish but also promise a comfortable fit. The contrasting color scheme, with the inner part of the grey case featuring a vibrant green accent, adds a touch of gaming flair to the overall aesthetic. The buds will come in Black and Grey colors.

While specific details about the Buds Ace 2 are still under wraps, we can draw insights from its predecessor, the OnePlus Buds Ace. The original Buds Ace impressed with its 36-hour battery life and quick charging capabilities, delivering 5 hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.

It’s reasonable to expect the OnePlus Buds Ace 2 to build upon this foundation, offering even longer battery life and faster charging times. Additionally, the earbuds are likely to be IP-rated for water and dust resistance, ensuring durability for both indoor and outdoor use.

The OnePlus Buds Ace 2 is also expected to cater to gamers with features like low-latency connectivity, powerful drivers, and immersive audio technologies, these earbuds are designed to provide an edge in competitive gaming.

We can anticipate the OnePlus Buds Ace 2 to support advanced audio codecs like AAC and LDAC, ensuring high-quality audio streaming from compatible devices. Furthermore, active noise cancellation (ANC) is likely to be included, allowing users to focus on their gaming experience without distractions.

Given the competitive pricing of the original Buds Ace, which launched at just 249 yuan ($34) in China, the OnePlus Buds Ace 2 is expected to follow a similar pricing strategy.

Talking about OnePlus’ global launch the company will launch the Buds Pro 3 in a new Sapphire Blue color, matching the OnePlus 13’s Midnight Ocean variant, on January 7, 2025. The earbuds will retain their features, including 50dB ANC, LHDC 5.0 codec, Google Spatial Audio, and up to 43 hours of battery life.

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OnePlus has officially started taking reservations for two new products in China. The Ace 5 series of smartphones pre-bookings went live earlier today (12th December 2024), and now, the reservations for the OnePlus Buds Ace 2 and a new OnePlus Pad have also kicked off. So here are all the details.

New OnePlus Pad & OnePlus Buds Ace 2 Reservations Live

The Chinese brand’s new truly wireless earbuds and the tablet are set to be unveiled alongside the Ace 5 series. OnePlus shared teasers of these two gadgets confirming their design and color variants. The Buds Ace 2 has a stem design with silicon tips and arrives in a dual tone color with a gray body and charging case and green housing in the inside. On the other hand, the new OnePlus Pad has a green color option with a dark gray or black colored stylus.

Those interested can head to the brand’s official website in China to reserve the OnePlyus tablet by paying a sum of just 1 Yuan. Reservations bring special benefits like a free OnePlus Smart Stylus worth 399 yuan, 68 yuan BiliBili VIP card, and a 330 Yuan maximum subsidy. The new Buds Ace 2 is a pair of affordable earbuds, while the new OnePlus Pad is likely a rebranded version of the Oppo Pad 3.

In an earlier report, OnePlus was rumoured to launch a new mid-range tablet that is a rebadged Oppo Pad 3 model. So this is likely the very same model in our earlier report. Based on what we know so far, the upcoming OnePlus Pad Go 2 might sport an 11.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a 2.8K resolution panel and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is expected to be equipped with the Dimensity 8350 SoC. A massive 9,520mAh battery pack powers this device, which support 67W wired fast charging.

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