Lets dive into it.
Design
OnePlus Buds Pro:OnePlus latest buds have a large matte ear casing and glossy stems.
They are the lightest of the lot with each bud weighing 4.35 grams.
I quite enjoyed working out with these earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro case is unremarkable yet compact.
It has a nice soft-touch plastic shell and a satisfying snap of the lid.
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And they surely look unique with transparent stems and visible circuitry.
The box is also semi-transparent with red and white indicators for left and right buds.
Theres also satisfying auditory feedback when you successfully pinch, so that you know your action has gone through.
If you hold the stem for three seconds, the Zen Mode which plays natural sounds gets activated.
Sadly, theres no volume control on this pair of earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1:Ear 1s controls lie on the stem, just like the AirPods.
But I wish they were slightly more reliable.
Plus, you’re able to slide your finger across the stem to increase or decrease the volume.
Pixel Buds A:The Pixel Buds A have a standard set of controls.
Noise cancellation
OnePlus Buds Pro:The Pro model of OnePlus buds has best-in-class noise cancelation.
It can dim the hum of the fan in your house easily.
Nothing Ear 1:Lets face it.
Not too many $99 wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation.
Its not out of this world, and sometimes it switches randomly between ANC and ambient mode.
Pixel Buds A:Its a bummer that theres no active noise cancellation on these buds.
Passive noise cancellation is mild and may not hold off too much sound.
Sound
OnePlus Buds Pro:These earbuds have an 11mm driver tuned to deliver bass.
But that doesnt mean it handles other vocals and treble badly.
The Buds Pro produces a largely clean sound with a thump.
So if you primarily listen to electronic and pop music, youre in for a treat.
Nothing Ear 1:Nothings debut earbuds took a bold step by choosing to have a flat sound signature.
That helps reproduce clear mids and provides a great podcast listening experience.
That being said, some bass or treble-heavy tracks may sound flat.
And theres no support for high-fidelity Bluetooth codecs.
So keep these ones for casual listening.
Pixel Buds A:With its 12mm drivers, the Buds A reproduces a natural and clear sound.
However,the Pixel Buds could be more reliable and producebetter sound.
In India, Nothings buds will set you back Rs.5,999.
So what will you choose?
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
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That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
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