I havent been a huge fan of OnePlus various earbuds so far.
Theyveeither been uncomfortable, had poor controls, or didnt sound that great.
The one thing theyve always had going for them is a low price tag.
But at $150, its hard to fault them.
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Its thin too, so it wont give you a huge lump in your pocket.
It also means the earbuds wont randomly activate if they get splashed by some water or sweat.
This isnt the biggest deal for me, but its not ideal.
Theyll probably quiet the hum of an airplane engine, but not the baby crying in the next aisle.
Frankly, they sound better than almost any wireless earbuds Ive tested, whether aimed at audiophiles or not.
To my ear, they flat out sound better than Sonys much more expensive WF-1000XM4 out of the box.
The bass thumps, the highs are clear, the mids are largely free of coloration.
It may not be the ideal response for everyone, but its a great bet for most listeners.
OnePlus phones are some of the very few phones Im aware of with LDHC in western markets.
That said, most people wont notice the difference between LDHC and AAC though.
There are a few different soundscapes available, but it defaults to a forest-y throw in of sound.
For $150, they are well worth a listen.
