If you want to buy a budget TWS earbuds, there are many options in the market, but none are very promising. In such a situation, OnePlus has come up with a good option with Nord branding. The company launched the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r last year, which can become a good option.
If you want a TWS for long term, then you can consider this. This TWS comes at a price of Rs 2,199. You get many options in this budget, but you get a brand value with OnePlus Nord Buds 2r. Should you buy these TWS? In this review we will answer this question of yours.
Design and finish
OnePlus Nord Buds 2r Comes with a very simple design. It has curved edges, due to which it feels easier to carry. However, the case is a bit thick and boxy, due to which it seems difficult to keep it even in the pocket. The size of the buds is small, hence it is easy to carry and they feel comfortable.
Circular glossy finish has been given on the buds, which come with touch response. With its help you can control some features. These buds come with IP55 rating. In this you get ear tips of three sizes. In terms of design it is not very attractive.
How is the performance?
These are budget friendly buds, which is clearly visible from its design. It has fast pairing, which works well. It has a dual mic, which comes with AI noise cancellation. You do not get any pairing button in the charging case. Type-C charging is provided in it. There is an LED light in the case, which indicates the battery level.
It has a 12.4mm dynamic driver, which offers a frequency of 20Hz to 20 thousand Hz. It supports Dolby Atmos and comes with a Sound Master Equalizer. In this you get the option to set different modes. For this you will have to use Hey Melody app.
In this you get many touch options. On its glossy circular portion, you have been given the option of single-tap music plays/pauses, double-tap track changing. Apart from this, you can also activate voice assistant.
As far as sound quality is concerned, you get a balanced experience on it. You won’t get much bass, but the sound doesn’t break anywhere. It will provide a decent experience, which is expected from budget earbuds.
How is the calling quality?
The complaint with many TWS is about calling quality. Users do not get the same calling experience as they get on the phone or in hands-free mode. In such a situation, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r does not disappoint you at all. It has good conversation on calls and it remains connected up to 10 meters.
In this, you get good battery life. With the charging case, you can use it for 8 hours. However, the battery life is slightly reduced when used for calling, but according to this budget, it provides good battery life.
bottom line
It is not that everything is good in this. We also got many mine points while using it. Like absence of any pairing button in the charging case. Apart from this, you cannot connect two devices simultaneously. There will be no complaints regarding battery. Yes, if you listen to too loud music, you probably won’t like it.
If you want earbuds for daily use in a budget of Rs 2,000, then you can buy these. You do not get noise cancellation in this. Yes, AI noise cancellation will definitely be available during calling. These earbuds have been a good option for long-term use.