Last month, OnePlus launched the Buds Z2 TWS earphones in China. The earphones are now slated to launch in more markets like India and Europe. Today, OnePlus has officially confirmed that it will launch the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones on December 16 in Europe.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched on the Instagram platform at 2:30 PM CET. It will arrive in two of its colours – Black and White.

Coming to the specs, the Buds Z2 come in a truly wireless design with a charging case bundled. It does feature a similar design to its predecessor model – the OnePlus Buds Z. It has an 11mm driver that supports Dolby Atmos audio. It has three mics for noise reduction. It also has support for 40dB Active Noise Cancellation(ANC).

The TWS buds have Bluetooth v5.2 support and are IP55 water and sweat resistant. It has a 38-hour long battery with a charging case which is said to be enough and more than what the competition is offering.

In terms of the pricing, the Buds Z2 is priced at CNY399(~$63) in the Chinese market. That said, we expect the earphones to cost similarly in Europe. However, do remember that the predecessor Buds Z currently sell for EUR 55(~$63) meaning that the newer Buds Z2 should be at least similar or pricier.

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OnePlus Buds Pro pricing has been announced in India. 

Last month, OnePlus launched its third TWS, the Buds Pro, alongside the Nord 2. The Buds Pro is the first smart adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds from the company. 

Today, OnePlus announced the pricing for the Buds Pro in India. The OnePlus Buds Pro is priced at Rs. 9,990. It brings a bunch of features, including adaptive noise cancellation, superior call quality, Warp Charge.

The buds offer an in-ear design with a short stem. These earbuds come in a new look featuring both glossy and matte textures. OnePlus says that the new design gives earbuds a sleek and ergonomic look with a secure, comfortable wearing experience. 

The OnePlus Buds Pro features two 11mm, dynamic drivers, with improved bass performance and Dolby Atmos support. The new earbuds come with a smart ANC noise cancellation system with three different levels. The ANC is said to cancel out undesired sound frequencies in real-time with up to 45db noise cancellation in Extreme Mode and 25db in the ambient mode. The Buds Pro comes with Bluetooth 5.2 support, with a latency as low as 4ms. You can control the playback or change the mode using the touch controls provided on the stem.

The Buds Pro promises to deliver a battery life of up to 38 hours on a full charge and 10 hours of continuous playback on a 10-min charge. The case comes with Qi certification, allowing users to charge the buds wirelessly. The buds come with IP64 certification, while the charging case offers IPX4 ensuring resistance against sweat and dust. The Buds Pro comes with Zen mode, allowing users to choose a list of white noise during different activities such as yoga, meditation, or sleeping.

The OnePlus Buds Pro will be available in India starting 26 August 2021 in two colors, Matte Black and Glossy White. The buds will be going on sale through  OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores across the country.

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Last month, OnePlus India was selling a special bundle called OnePlus Band Power Music Bundle for a limited time. It was part of the company’s OnePlus Friday offers. A couple of weeks later, the brand is now offering discounts on select products, starting today (March 5) to the coming Monday (March 8).

OnePlus India is calling the new sale ‘The Final Horizon Sale’. The company has discounted some of its products to promote its upcoming event scheduled for March 8. The brand is expected to officially announce its partnership with the iconic Swedish camera maker Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9 series.

Anyway, coming to the deals, the firm has discounted the OnePlus Power Bank, OnePlus Buds, and OnePlus Buds Z respectively. They are on sale for the following price tags on the company’s official website.

As you can notice from the table above, OnePlus seems to be teasing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC with the sale price of OnePlus Power Bank. We could not decipher the other hints. Or maybe, ₹888 could be a coincidence.

That said, as mentioned in the beginning, these products will be sold at discounted prices only until March 8. So make sure to make use of this deal if you were planning to buy any of them.

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Its raining discounts on several earbuds this season. After exceptional discount on Redmi AirDots 2, the Gearbest is offering a 50% off on Realme Buds Q and significant discount is applicable on OnePlus Buds too. The Realme Buds Q is available for an effective price of $24.99, but you can get additional $3 off if you pay via Paypal. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds is available for $79.99 in several different colors.

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The offer is applicable for the users across the globe. The Paypal discount becomes applicable once you checkout with Paypal payment option.

Realme Buds Q Wireless Earbuds

Realme Buds Q is the company’s most affordable earbuds The device uses a lightweight PC + ABS special polymer material and each earbud weighs only 3.6 grams. It provides a comfortable to wear design along with ergonomic sound cavity structure. The earbuds separately carries 40mAh battery and large 400mAh battery in the case. It has 10mm super-size unit coupled with PEE and PU special polymer diaphragm.

The Realme Buds Q come wit Bluetooth 5.0 support and carries a powerful R1Q chip. It also supports different gestures like double click, triple cluck , long press. It carries IPX4 waterproof certification.

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OnePlus Buds TWS

Globally acclaimed for premium Android smartphones, the OnePlus recently stepped in to the earbuds market and introduced OnePlus Buds. The buds offer 7 hours of continuous music playback support with 420 mAh battery. Meanwhile, each earbud carries 35 mAh battery.

It carries Bluetooth 5.0 support for efficient and seamless connectivity. The OnePlus Buds comes with a 13.4 mm dynamic driver for good quality sound.

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus Buds Wireless earbuds alongside the OnePlus Nord, the company’s second mid-range smartphone in 5 years. Sadly, both the products seem to have caught up in a world of issues of their own. OnePlus Nord has had multiple bugs so far and if numbers are anything to go by, the OnePlus Buds’ issue might turn never-ending.

As reported by Android Police, several uses have taken to OnePlus’ Forums to express what’s going on with OnePlus Buds. Accordingly, users say that the left earbuds of the OnePlus Buds suddenly stops working. And trying methods like repairing, resetting, disconnecting doesn’t seem to work.

While some users have got replacement units, a few of them report that the replacement units are also having the same issue. The aforementioned reports indicate that the issue might just be beyond a software bug. Anyway, the thread, which was opened way back in September 15, is getting submissions as latest as November.

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Is it a hardware issue?

Besides, a user on September 30 has reported that the issue could be due to a firmware issue. And that he was able to bring it back on after reconnecting it before noticing it again. Additionally, other users mentioned above felt that the left earbud had its touch, and sensors work despite the audio going kaput.

To top it off, a user has reported to Android Police that it isn’t a firmware issue. Consequently, a post on the forum mentions that a OnePlus support assistant had a chat with him. That is, after his 2nd replacement unit failed, the assistant goes on to say that it’s a hardware defect.

In any case, the issue seems to be creeping up for a lot of users and we really hope that OnePlus fixes this or makes an official statement soon. If you are someone who is facing the same issue, do let us know your experience in the comments below.

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OnePlus has announced its Black Friday deals for the OnePlus 8 series and the discount brings the OnePlus 8 to its lowest price yet.

If you remember, OnePlus knocked off $100 off the price of the OnePlus 8 series shortly before the launch of the OnePlus 8T. That price cut saw the base model of the OnePlus 8 sell for $599 while the 12GB RAM + 256GB version was priced at $699.

For its Black Friday deals which have gone live now, you will be able to pick up the OnePlus 8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $499 (when it is back in stock), a whopping $200 off its original launch price. If you want extra RAM and double the storage, the 12+256GB version which is limited to the beautiful Interstellar Glow colorway can be picked up for $599.

For the OnePlus 8 Pro, the 12+256GB version can be picked up for $799 (down from $899) in Onyx Black and Ultramarine Blue along with a free pair of OnePlus Buds White that is worth $59.00. The free buds should make buyers of the phone who missed out on picking it up for $1 last week.

The OnePlus 8 series launched in the first half of the year. The two phones are powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor and have support for 5G. The standard OnePlus 8 has a 6.55-inch curved display with an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate while the OnePlus 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch QHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

There are 48MP triple rear cameras on the OnePlus 8, a 16MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, and a 4300mAh battery with support for 30W fast wired charging. The Pro model has a 48MP quad-camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera too. Its battery is bigger at 4510mAh and along with support for 30W fast wired charging, it also supports 30W fast wireless charging and 3W reverse wireless charging. Both phones launched with Android 10 out of the box but have now been updated to OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

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It is raining deals all over. Motorola announced its holiday deals last week which you can grab right away and there are Google’s own deals which will go live later this week. Now it is the turn of OnePlus and it has a mouth-watering deal on its very first TWS earbuds, the OnePlus Buds as well as the OnePlus 7T from last year.

According to a tweet from the OnePlus USA account, the OnePlus Buds will be on sale tomorrow for just $1. That is an awesome deal considering the earbuds are currently priced at $59. OnePlus says the deal ends when the item goes out of stock.

There is no mention of how many units a buyer can purchase but we won’t be surprised if it is limited to just one. The earbuds are also available in white and gray only.

With OnePlus Buds, you'll get awesome bass drops. And now, we're dropping the price to $1. Sale starts tomorrow and ends when they're sold out! https://t.co/t5ju7Wp0Zh pic.twitter.com/hHskaYjhws

— OnePlus USA (@OnePlus_USA) November 17, 2020

Alongside the OnePlus Buds, The OnePlus 7T has also received a Black Friday price cut. The 2019 flagship phone can be picked up for $349 right now, a significant cut from its launch price of $599. Unfortunately, only the T-Mobile version is available for purchase.

It is important to state that the US variant of the phone has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Nevertheless, this is a good deal, and to make it even sweeter, OnePlus is including a free pair of Bullets Wireless Z earphones which sells for $29.95 separately.

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The OnePlus Buds has a companion app that allows you to configure the earbuds, find them, and also receive firmware updates that bring new features. However, the app is only compatible with select OnePlus phones (OnePlus 6 and up). This means that owners of older OnePlus phones or non-OnePlus phones who pick up OnePlus TWS earbuds will miss out on these features.

OnePlus has now released a new app called HeyMelody that allows owners of older OnePlus phones or non-OnePlus phones to enjoy some of the aforementioned features including firmware updates.

The HeyMeldoy app can be installed on any Android device running Android Marshmallow and up. While it is a OnePlus app, it works not only with the OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Z but also with the newly-announced OPPO Enco X and OPPO Enco W51 earbuds.

Users will be able to pair their earbuds to their phones using the app, check the battery level of each earbud and charging case, and also receive firmware updates.

The app is still in development and may be unstable but if you are willing to give it a try, you can download it here.

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OnePlus launched OnePlus Buds alongside OnePlus Nord as its first truly wireless earphones. For some unknown reason, the companion app for this TWS is only limited to OnePlus 6 and above devices. Now, after months from its debut, the brand has confirmed to release a new dedicated app for its older smartphones as well as devices from other companies.

Chinese smartphone makers have a habit of conducting Q&A sessions with users from time to time. After completion, they share some important questions and their answers from those sessions on social media and community. OnePlus did the same for a recently held Q&A session (via XDA Developers).

In that, one of the users asked whether they can customize gesture and update the firmware of OnePlus Buds if they are using it with other phones other than compatible OnePlus device. To this, the company representative replied that they will be launching a dedicated with support for OnePlus 3/3T/5/T and smartphones from other brands running Android 6.0+. However, the person did not reveal the availability of this app.

Currently, OnePlus Buds app only work on OnePlus 7 and above handsets with OxygenOS as it is integrated into system settings. But the company has published it on the Google Play Store to deliver faster updates.

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OnePlus Buds true wireless earphones were launched earlier this year, marking the Chinese company’s debut in the TWS headset market. Now, it seems that the company is gearing up to launch another variant of the same.

The latest report indicates that the OnePlus Buds Z earphones could get launched soon. It is also expected to be a bit cheaper compared to the currently available model. Just for the context, OnePlus Buds is available for purchase at a price of $80.

It makes sense for the OnePlus Buds Z to be cheaper than the original OnePlus given that the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z is also priced cheaper when compared to the Bullets Wireless earphones.

Currently, there’s no information available about the TWS earphones, including its features, pricing, or availability. However, we expect more details to surface online in the coming weeks as the launch date nears.

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The OnePlus Buds come with a 13.4mm dynamic driver and has support for Dolby Atmos for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 8 series. It also has support for Dirac Audio Tuner for the newly launched OnePlus Nord smartphone.

It has environmental noise cancellation which triggers during phone calls. The device also has IPX4 ratings, making it water-resistant. Connecting the earphones with OnePlus smartphones enables additional touch controls, as well as a low-latency mode named Fnatic Mode for gaming.

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We recently reported that the US Borders and Custom Protection seized around 2,000 units of the OnePlus Buds, citing them as counterfeit Apple AirPods. At the time, it seemed like the CBP messed up.

However, instead of acknowledging the mistake, the US Borders and Custom Protection has decided not to back down. A US Customs and Border Protection spokesperson gave a statement to the Verge ruling out this being a mistake.

The statement said: “Upon examining the shipment in question, a CBP import specialist determined that the subject earbuds appeared to violate Apple’s configuration trademark. Apple has configuration trademarks on their brand of earbuds and has recorded those trademarks with CBP. Based on that determination, CBP officers at JFK Airport have seized the shipment under 19 USC 1526 (e).”

It’s noteworthy that Apple hasn’t taken any legal action against OenPlus for the OnePlus Buds TWS earphones and they are still available for purchase in the United States at several locations without any issue.

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It remains to be seen if CBP will seize future shipments from the company. The US Borders and Custom Protection department hasn’t revealed why the OnePlus Buds are getting scrutinized months after getting launched and going on sale in the U.S.

OnePlus doesn’t seem to have violated the trademark of Apple AirPods and it seems like the company is being targeted just because of being a Chinese brand given that the market is full of earphones that look similar to Apple AirPods and nothing is happing to them.

The initial press release announcing the seizure of OnePlus Buds didn’t mention the trademark infringement but the new statement from the department now says that the reason for seizure is a trademark violation. This clearly shows that CBP is trying to justify its actions instead of acknowledging that it messed up.

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On 31st August, US Borders and Custom Protection announced that it had seized around 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods sent to New York’s JFK Airport from Hong Kong, worth about $398,00.

Well, it turns out that the department messed up, and the product which they claimed as counterfeit AirPods is actually OnePlus Buds and the total shipment is worth about $158,000 based on 2,000 units.

THAT'S NOT AN —

CBP officers at JFK Airport recently seized 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods from Hong Kong, valued at $398K had they been genuine.

Details via @CBPNewYorkCity: https://t.co/XMgjkfT56i pic.twitter.com/Ofn9REJ9ZB

— CBP (@CBP) September 14, 2020

The photo of the product and the retail box shared by the US Borders and Custom Protection also reveals that the product in question is actually OnePlus Buds — the true-wireless earphones from China-based OnePlus.

Troy Miller, Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations, said in a press release: “The interception of these counterfeit earbuds is a direct reflection of the vigilance and commitment to mission success by our CBP Officers daily.”

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One thing is quite clear from the images that what they have seized is OnePlus Buds, which is not a knock-off of Apple AirPods. The form factor is being used by several companies for the TWS earphones and OnePlus is among them. The OnePlus Buds has clear branding and there’s no way to confuse them as a knock-off of Apple AirPods given that there’s no Apple branding or trying to pass them off as AirPods.

The OnePlus Buds come with a 13.4mm dynamic driver and has support for Dolby Atmos for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 8 series. It also has support for Dirac Audio Tuner for the newly launched OnePlus Nord smartphone.

It has environmental noise cancellation which triggers during phone calls. The device also has IPX4 ratings, making it water-resistant. Connecting the earphones with OnePlus smartphones enables additional touch controls, as well as a low-latency mode named Fnatic Mode for gaming.

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The summer holidays are almost over and if you are a student, it is almost time to return to school. However, returning to school doesn’t have to be unexciting. Manufacturers and stores are known to offer discounts to students shopping for devices to begin the new academic year. OnePlus is one of them and has announced its Back to School promo for this year.

OnePlus is announcing a discount of 8% for students who pick up the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro. Not only do you get the flagship phones for less, but you also get a free pair of its OnePlus Buds TWS earbuds.

Ready to hit the books? Get free OnePlus Buds when you buy a OnePlus 8 or 8 Pro, now 8% off for students!

— OnePlus USA (@OnePlus_USA) August 20, 2020

The OnePlus Buds boast 13.4mm drivers, touch controls, Dolby Atmos, and a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge. The total battery life with the included case is 30 hours and with fast charging, you can listen for up to 10 hours (with the case included) after just 10 minutes of charging. The earbuds also have an IPX4 rating, connect via Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in white, blue, and black.

The OnePlus 8 series are flagship phones with Snapdragon 865 processors, curved AMOLED displays with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, and stereo speakers. The Pro version has quad rear cameras while the standard version has triple rear cameras. However, both have 16MP selfie cameras. There is NFC, a 4300mAh battery in the standard version and a 4500mAh battery in the OnePlus 8 Pro, support for 30W fast wired charging, and 30W fast wireless charging (Pro only).

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OnePlus Buds are the latest addition to the company’s audio portfolio. The OnePlus Buds was launched along with the OnePlus Nord in India, but its open sale is yet to commence in India and various other parts of the world. However, you can get it now as the OnePlus Buds are not up for grabs via Giztop across the globe for the price of $89. You can even choose between two different color options of White and Blue.

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OnePlus Buds is the company’s first true wireless earphones offering a lot more in terms of sound and design. OnePlus Wireless Z was the only wireless option that the company offered prior to the Buds launch.

OnePlus Buds Features

These are baked with low latency, 13.4mm large drivers, and unique noise cancellation for better, premium, and lag-free sound. The low latency of 103ms can enable you to enjoy gaming and video calls in a better way. The noise cancellation algorithm with three microphones improves the clarity and reduces background noise. It houses a Quick Pair technology

The new TWS is built using the same seashell-inspired CD-pattern. Some useful gestures like long-press and double-tap are part of the package which enables to skip tracks, play/pause music, and toggles voice assistant.

OnePlus Buds comes with a circular charging case consisting of a USB Type-C port with 30W Warp charging supports. It enables you to get 10 hours of power backup once charged for just 10 minutes. However, a full charge of the case can bring you 30 hours of battery backup. OnePlus Buds is splash resistant as it carries an IPX4 rating.

The interested user can grab it for the price of $89 from Gizbot.

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Along with the OnePlus Nord mid-range smartphone, the Chinese brand also unveiled its first true wireless earphones — OnePlus Buds. Now, the OnePlus Buds TWS earphones have officially been launched in China.

The company has also confirmed that the OnePlus Buds will go on sale in China from 1st August at 10:00 AM local time. The earphones are priced at 499 yuan, which roughly converts to $71. It comes in three color options — Black, Blue, and White.

In terms of design, the first TWS earphones from OnePlus looks quite similar to the widely popular Apple AirPods. However, to ensure a better experience with Android, the company has included support for Fast Pair — which does exactly what the name indicates.

The OnePlus Buds come with a 13.4mm dynamic driver and has support for Dolby Atmos for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 8 series. It also has support for Dirac Audio Tuner for the newly launched OnePlus Nord smartphone.

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It doesn’t come with noise reduction but the company has included environmental noise cancellation which triggers during phone calls. The device also has IPX4 ratings, making it water-resistant. Connecting the earphones with OnePlus smartphones enables additional touch controls, as well as low-latency mode named Fnatic Mode for gaming.

The earphones have the usual touch-based control support, including double-tap to skip tracks, support for user-defined set controls for functions like play/pause, voice assistant, and skipping/rewinding tracks.

As for the connectivity, the OnePlus Buds connects to the smartphone using Bluetooth 5.0. Packing 35mAh battery, it offers seven hours of usage on a single charge. The runtime can be increased through the charging case, which adds another 23 hours of battery life.

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OnePlus finally launched the OnePlus Buds alongside the OnePlus Nord last week. After providing wireless earphones from over the past couple of years, OnePlus dived into the true wireless earbuds market with OnePlus Buds. It is comfortable, useful and beautifully designed earbuds which can be bought from Giztop for $89.99. It can ship globally while offering a full warranty and the benefits that the product carries.

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OnePlus Buds is a useful seashell inspired earbuds having strong battery life, decent sound and stable wireless connection. These are quite appealing and carries IPX4 water and sweat resistance. It houses a 13.4mm large design unit with richer tones, clearer vocals and deeper bass.

OnePlus Buds offers low latency of 103ms for better experience while playing games. OnePlus Earbuds houses unique noise cancellation algorithm and three microphones to reduce noise, and price audio quality. The calls are clearer and louder.

The powerful earbuds support different features like double-tap can enable the user to shuffle next and previous track. You can press earbuds for 3 seconds to switch device and 5-seconds to receive a call. It can work 30 hours upon a single full charge, and 7 hours of continuous playback. With the charging of 10 minutes, the earphones can work for 10 hours.

Interested users can grab the OnePlus Buds from Giztop for the price of $89.99.

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OnePlus finally unveiled the OnePlus Nord smartphone and alongside the premium mid-range model came the OnePlus Buds, a pair of sleek true wireless earphones. The Buds are billed to be released on July 27 and this time around, buyers in the US and Canada will be able to pick up the product.

The OnePlus Buds seems to have taken inspiration from Apple’s Airpods and that isn’t a surprise as a number of hearable devices also took a leaf from the popular AirPods. The Buds are shaped like Earpods but with a stem while the charging case looks like a pack of dental floss. The distinct part of the Buds’ appearance is its exterior, which features the CD-accent also found on OnePlus’ other Bullet headphones.

The gadget is a portable one with the case measuring 52.2 x 59.6 x 37.9 mm while each bud comes in at 18.8 x 16.1 x 37.9 mm. The case also has a matte finish making sure it won’t slip easily.

The Buds boast impressive Warp Charging speeds – 10 minutes are enough to get 10 hours worth of listening. That is 10 hours combining the charge inside the buds and their case. The buds themselves get 100 minutes worth of listening in 10 minutes of charging. When fully filled, the buds and the 430 mAh battery in the case offer 30 hours of listening (for comparison, AirPods last 24 hours).

Also, the earbud is equipped with a 13.4 mm dynamic driver as well as Bass Boost and Dolby Atmos options for improved audio output. The buds are IPX4 water-resistant and support Fast Pair. They also offer customizable double-tap and long-press gestures.

The OnePlus Buds carries a retail price of $80 and the White variant will go on sale on July 27. The Gray option will go on sale in August while the Nord Blue variant will only be sold in Europe and India.

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OnePlus is all set to launch its new mid-range smartphone lineup with the launch of OnePlus Nord on 21st July, i.e. tomorrow. Along with this new device, the company is also set to announce its first true-wireless earphones — OnePlus Buds.

Ahead of the official launch, the company shared a teaser video of the upcoming earphones in which, the brand seems to have confirmed that the OnePlus Buds will be priced under $100. They will probably be priced at $99.99 given that the company has teased the pricing as $XX.XX but it may be priced lower.

A report from 9to5Google revealed that the OnePlus Buds will be made available in three color options — White, Blue, and Black. They have even found out a few images of the upcoming TWS Earphones. The rounded case, which resembles the earphones’ color, has an LED indicator for battery or charging status.

The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus Buds will come with a battery life of seven hours on a single charge and up to 30 hours of audio playback with the charging case. It will also have support for Warp Charge fast charging technology which will charge the device for up to 10 hours of usage in just 10 minutes.

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The earphones are powered by a 430mAh Lithium-Ion battery and the charging speed will be capped at 5v 1.5A to avoid damage to the battery. It seems that the TWS earphones from OnePlus won’t come with support for wireless charging support.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has said that the Buds feature a “half-in-ear design” which is aimed at increasing comfort level for the users by reducing the pressure inside the ear. As per the reports, the earphones will come with features like Find My Device, Dolby Atmos support, Touch Controls, and Fast Pairing, among others.

The launch event for the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Buds is just a day away, so we don’t have to wait much to know its specifications, features, pricing, and availability details.

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OnePlus has already confirmed that the company will be launching its first true wireless earbuds — OnePlus along with the OnePlus Nord smartphone on 21st July. Now, as the launch date nears, more details about the device are surfacing online.

Recently, it was revealed that the OnePlus Buds will come with a battery life of seven hours on a single charge and up to 30 hours of audio playback with the charging case. Now it has been revealed that it will also support fast charging technology.

In a recent interview by Jay Liu, OnePlus Buds’ Project Manager, he has confirmed that the upcoming TWS earphones will use the company’s own Warp Charge technology which will charge the device for up to 10 hours of usage in just 10 minutes.

So, comparing this with the charging speed of the Apple AirPods, the OnePlus Buds appears to be faster, at least from the information available right now. Apple AirPods offer five hours of playback time when charged for 15 minutes.

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The earphones are powered by a 430mAh Lithium-Ion battery and the charging speed will be capped at 5v 1.5A to avoid damage to the battery. It is also being reported that fast charging will not need any special cables.

Previously, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the OnePlus Buds will come with a “half-in-ear design” which is aimed at increasing comfort level for the users by reducing the pressure inside the ear.

It seems that the OnePlus Buds won’t come with support for wireless charging support. Thus, pricing is expected to be affordable. To know for sure what features the earphones packs and how it is priced, we’ll have to wait for the launch event on 21st July.

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It has been confirmed that the OnePlus Buds will launch alongside the OnePlus Nord on July 21. Today, Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus has shared a post on the OnePlus Forum site that reveals more details of the TWS earbuds. We also get a first look at the blue variant of the earbuds.

The post first talks about the design of the OnePlus Buds. The company’s top executive said they have designed the earbuds to be “more than comfortable for long wear”. The TWS earbuds have a “half-in-ear design” to achieve this comfortability.

Coming to battery life, the OnePlus Buds will provide up to 7 hours of continuous use. That goes up to 30 hours with the case which can charge the earbuds more than three times before having to recharge it.

Your music lasts longer with #OnePlusBuds. Find out more – https://t.co/VqDH8FQ4g4 pic.twitter.com/FDsD3G2QCs

— OnePlus (@oneplus) July 14, 2020

OnePlus boasts that even with the impressive battery life, the earbuds are “exceedingly light” at 4.6 grams each while the case weighs 36 grams.

Pete says the OnePlus Buds are designed to work with a wide range of devices but OnePlus phones get deeper optimizations; one of which is an ultra-low latency mode similar to that of wired headphones once you enter gaming mode on your OnePlus phone.

We also get a first look at the blue variant of the earbuds thanks to a video just updated by YouTuber, MKBHD. The video is an interview with Carl Pei on the OnePlus Nord, and we see the co-founder wearing a pair of blue TWS earbuds we are pretty sure is the OnePlus Buds.

The earbuds have a stem of average length. As you can see, they are not as short as that of the AirPods Pro. They look pretty good and with the 30-hour battery life mentioned above, it should be a best-seller as long as it is affordable.

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OnePlus is finally cutting the cord. After a handful of wired and wireless Bluetooth earphones, it has confirmed it will announce its very first TWS earbuds called the OnePlus Buds on July 21.

The press release sent to us says that the new Bluetooth audio device will “deliver high-quality audio playback and easy-to-use experience on the go”.

The launch of the OnePlus Buds is part of the manufacturer’s plan to expand its portfolio of products that already includes phones and smart TVs.

Pete Lau, the founder and CEO of OnePlus, said that the earbuds will deliver the right combination of sound quality, seamless connectivity, and easy-to-use experience.

The OnePlus Buds has appeared in multiple leaks over the past couple of months. The last leak revealed the earbuds will come in black and have a closed-fit design. It will be housed in a pebble-like case. Also, just like the OnePlus Nord, the Buds will be sold by Amazon India.

OnePlus is a bit late to the market with its TWS earbuds. Its competitors such as Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi have launched several models already with varying features and price tags. It remains to be seen if the OnePlus Buds can outperform the buds from these brands.

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OnePlus is all set to launch its first mid-range smartphone in years called OnePlus Nord after debuting it’s budget smart TVs last week. Now, it seems the brand may also announce its first-ever TWS at the same AR launch event scheduled for July 21.

The existence of OnePlus truly wireless earphones was first revealed by tipster @MaxJmb on Twitter. In fact, he has been exposing more details about this product since then.

The same person said that it will be called “OnePlus Buds” and even shared its design. Then, a couple of days back, it was also spotted on Finnish certification bureau called SGS Fimko.

Having said that, it has been now also spotted on Amazon India’s notify list (via @stufflistings). A few hours before that, OnePlus itself teased the arrival of its first TWS in a tweet saying “What’s next in line?” with an image of its Bullet earphones lineup.

Anyway, although OnePlus’ fist truly wireless earphones have leaked multiple times over the past few weeks, we are still unaware of its specifications. But we do expect its official press renders to soon pop-up on the web just like those of OnePlus Nord.

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OnePlus has been working on its first true wireless earphones — OnePlus Buds for the past few months. An earlier report had claimed that they could get launched with the OnePlus 8 flagship series but that turned out to be just a rumor.

However, new reports indicate that the company is all set to launch its first true wireless earphones on 21st July, alongside the OnePlus Nord smartphone.

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Now, ahead of the launch, the device has been certified by Finish SGS Fimko agency. The certification reveals the model number of the OnePlus Buds – E501A and the charging speed of the charging case – 5V/1.5A or 7.5W.

The leaked sketch of the upcoming OnePlus Buds earphones reveals that they look quite similar to the Apple AirPods. They come in a semi-circular case with an LED in front that should come on when charging.

We expect the OnePlus Buds TWS earphones to come with support for touch controls, Google Assistant, and fast-pairing with OnePlus devices. However, nothing much is known about the earphones at this point in time.

OnePlus already has launched a few audio accessories, all under its “Bullets” branding. So far, the company has wired OnePlus Bullets earphones with 3.5mm connector and a USB-C connector, an OnePlus Bullets Wireless and the latest OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z.

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Other than the OnePlus Nord, another product folks are looking forward to from the phone maker is its first TWS earbuds. A new leak has now revealed that the earbuds which will be called the OnePlus Buds will come in black.

The source of the info is a photo posted on Twitter by Max J (@MaxJmb) and it shows a sketch of the earbuds in black with red accents.

pic.twitter.com/uzGyPuGd8U

— Max J. (@MaxJmb) June 29, 2020

The color isn’t the only thing new in this image. The design also looks different. Rather than an open-fit design as seen in an earlier leak, the image above appears to have a closed-fit design which should provide a better seal.

OnePlus is yet to release an official teaser related to the earbuds, so we are still keeping our fingers crossed on the design. There have also been no leaks of live photos or press renders of the earbuds.

Apart from the design, the specs of the OnePlus Buds are unknown too. Nevertheless, we expect it to have USB-C charging and also have support for voice assistants.

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OnePlus is expected to launch its very first TWS earbuds soon. The earbuds should launch in July alongside the OnePlus Z mid-range smartphone. A new leak has revealed what is most likely the official name of the earbuds.

The source is from the leaker and graphic designer @maxJmb, the same source that revealed the earbuds will launch in July. According to his latest leak, the TWS earbuds will be called “Buds”, so technically, OnePlus Buds. No, no “Bullets” in the name.

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— Max J. (@MaxJmb) May 23, 2020

The leak includes a sketch of the earbuds which are designed like Apple’s own AirPods. They come in a round case with an LED in front that should come on when charging. We expect the OnePlus Buds to have support for touch controls, Google Assistant, and fast-pairing with OnePlus devices.

Details such as battery life and price are currently unknown but they should surface in the coming month.

OnePlus has a bunch of Bluetooth earphones, with the latest being the Oneplus Bullets Wireless Z. In the past, it has also launched wired earphones with 3.5mm and USB-C connectors. Maybe, just maybe, we may even see OnePlus launch a pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones in the future.

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