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OnePlus

OnePlus Buds Z2

Name: OnePlus Buds Z2
Brand: OnePlus
SKU: B07XLX24YH

A great companion for those with a OnePlus phone.

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Noise Isolation / ANC

4.1/ 10

4.1

0.010.0

A 4.1 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

7 hBelow average

7 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

27 hAbove average

38 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP55

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 7 h
Battery Life With Case: 27 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery Life Anc On: 4.37 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP55
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 11 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Passive Isolation: 30 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 73.15×36.8×29.1 mm
Color Options: Black, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 4.5 g
Weight With Case: 40.5 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Gaming Mode: Standard
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Count: 3
Type: Triple microphone

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.9/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed May 2022

Noise cancelling7.4

Isolation4.1

Battery life5.2

Comfort & fit7.2

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

The verdict

These earbuds deliver a lot for less than $100. Water and dust resistance, plus good noise canceling, make these earbuds a great travel companion. If you have a OnePlus phone, the OnePlus Buds Z2 is pretty much a must-have at this price. Other device owners may want to consider alternative options.

✓What we like

✓Good noise canceling

✓IP55 water and dust resistance

✓Auto play/pause

✓Mono listening

✓Bluetooth 5.2

✕What could be better

✕No custom EQ

✕Many features limited to OnePlus phones

✕Overpowering low and high frequencies

✕No wireless charging

✕SBC and AAC only, no aptX