Alongside the announcement of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, the brand also announced the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones. It arrives as the successor to the last year’s Nord Buds. The latest offering packs significant upgrades over its predecessor at a slightly higher price tag. Read on to know what the Nord Buds 2 offer out of the box.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 retain the same semi-in-ear design as its predecessor. It features a flat stem and silicone ear tips. The earphones are IP55-certified water and dust-resistant.
On the audio front, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are equipped with a 12.4mm dual dynamic titanium driver. It has active noise cancellation up to 25 dB. There is a BassWave bass enhancement algorithm for a balanced listening experience.
The audio device also features dual microphones for clear quality on calls. They come with support for Dolby Atmos, Dirac Sound tuning, and sound master equalizer. There is also a transparency mode to stay aware of surroundings.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are powered by a 480mAh battery unit claimed to deliver 36 hours of total battery life with the charging case. Each earbud is said to offer 7 and 5 hours of music playback with ANC enabled and disabled respectively. The TWS earphones support fast charging via USB-C port.
They support fast pair and are capable of connecting to two devices simultaneously via Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Specifications
- 12.4mm titanum dynamic driver, BassWave Enhancement algorithm
- Bluetooth 5.3, AAC codec, Dolby Atmos (OnePlus 7/7 Pro later), OnePlus Fast Pair (OnePlus 6 and later), Dirac Tuner, Sound Master Equalizer
- Dual-core processor, 25db Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparent mode
- Dual microphones for Clear Call – AI call noise cancellation
- Master Equalizer – Balanced (Default), Seranade, Bold and Bass modes
- Touch controls for track change, voice assistant, Play/pause
- 94ms low latency with selected OnePlus smartphones and with Pro Gaming Mode enabled
- Sweat and water-resistant (IP55) for headset
- Dimensions for Earbud: 21.05×27.5×24.4mm; Charging box: 67.99×28.9×35.5mm
- Weight for Earbud: 4.7g; Charging box: 37.5g
- 41mAh battery offers up to 7 hours (ANC OFF) / 5 hours (ANC ON) playback, 36h (ANC OFF) / 27 hours (ANC ON) with 480mAh charging case
- Flash charge – 10 mins for 5 hours (charging box+earbuds)
OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Price and Availability
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are priced at Rs 2,999 and come in Black and White colors. They will be available for purchase from the brand’s website, Experience Stores, Flipkart, and Amazon starting April 11th. ICICI Bank customers will be eligible for flat Rs 200 discount.