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@clear_harbor_76 · Owner-reported
Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
The best sound of all the earbuds I own, better than Bose, and incredibly comfortable, most in ear buds hurt me this one's not at all.
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At 8.4, its noise cancelling beats 84% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 93 of the 259 we've cataloged.
A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 259 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned 6–12 months.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 259 we've cataloged.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 259 we've cataloged.
IP55 appears on 16% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).
Active is the most common — on 60% of the 176 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 11.2 |
| 25 | 11.8 |
| 32 | 11.9 |
| 40 | 11.4 |
| 50 | 10.5 |
| 63 | 8.8 |
| 80 | 6.5 |
| 100 | 3.8 |
| 125 | 1.2 |
| 160 | -0.0 |
| 200 | -0.2 |
| 250 | -0.5 |
| 315 | -1.0 |
| 400 | -3.0 |
| 500 | -3.9 |
| 630 | -2.9 |
| 800 | -0.9 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.7 |
| 1600 | 2.5 |
| 2000 | 4.7 |
| 2500 | 6.9 |
| 3150 | 8.0 |
| 4000 | 7.9 |
| 5000 | 7.5 |
| 6300 | 4.8 |
| 8000 | 6.8 |
| 10000 | -1.4 |
| 12500 | 6.5 |
| 16000 | -1.2 |
| 20000 | -20.4 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 4.5 |
| 26 | 1.8 |
| 33 | 1.7 |
| 41 | 2.1 |
| 52 | 2.2 |
| 65 | 2.8 |
| 82 | 3.1 |
| 103 | 3.1 |
| 130 | 3.1 |
| 163 | 2.7 |
| 205 | 6.0 |
| 259 | 6.1 |
| 325 | 6.8 |
| 410 | 10.8 |
| 516 | 9.3 |
| 613 | 8.2 |
| 772 | 12.4 |
| 972 | 12.5 |
| 1220 | 15.2 |
| 1540 | 17.4 |
| 1940 | 21.7 |
| 2440 | 26.5 |
| 3070 | 34.9 |
| 3870 | 29.6 |
| 4870 | 17.1 |
| 6130 | 22.2 |
| 7720 | 31.4 |
| 9720 | 29.5 |
| 12200 | 26.5 |
| 15400 | 37.9 |
| 19400 | 21.2 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.0 |
| 26 | 12.9 |
| 33 | 14.0 |
| 41 | 16.9 |
| 52 | 18.2 |
| 65 | 24.7 |
| 82 | 29.3 |
| 103 | 34.3 |
| 130 | 22.9 |
| 163 | 23.9 |
| 205 | 36.6 |
| 259 | 30.9 |
| 325 | 27.9 |
| 410 | 29.3 |
| 516 | 29.4 |
| 613 | 22.5 |
| 772 | 36.3 |
| 972 | 27.4 |
| 1220 | 32.4 |
| 1540 | 32.2 |
| 1940 | 29.9 |
| 2440 | 33.0 |
| 3070 | 38.5 |
| 3870 | 26.4 |
| 4870 | 18.5 |
| 6130 | 26.5 |
| 7720 | 23.9 |
| 9720 | 30.1 |
| 12200 | 29.4 |
| 15400 | 24.8 |
| 19400 | 19.3 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
The OnePlus Buds 4 strike a balance between performance and affordability. They pack premium ANC, excellent audio quality, and long battery life into an ultra‑light, comfort‑focused design—all at around $130 USD.
✓Liked: LHDC, Lightweight and comfortable, Adaptive ANC, Microphone quality
✕Could be better: No wireless charging, Mediocre battery life, Some features limited to OnePlus devices
What a reader who owns the OnePlus Buds 4 reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would buy againThe best sound of all the earbuds I own, better than Bose, and incredibly comfortable, most in ear buds hurt me this one's not at all.
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