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OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Reviewed Sep 27, 2021 at 08:07 am
Latest change: Writing modified Mar 13, 2023 at 10:26 am
OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless Picture
7.5
Neutral Sound
7.5
Commute/Travel
8.1
Sports/Fitness
7.2
Office
5.8
Wireless Gaming
5.7
Wired Gaming
6.9
Phone Calls
These headphones were replaced by the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless

The OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless are the upgraded variant of the OnePlus Buds Truly Wireless. To get the most out of these in-ears, you should pair them with a OnePlus phone, and if you use them with an Android or iOS device, you may find them a little lacking. That said, these headphones have a few new features. They now have a OnePlus companion app and a secondary app for users without a OnePlus phone, both of which offer 'OnePlus Audio ID', a hearing test that optimizes their sound profile based on your unique hearing abilities. They also have active noise cancelling (ANC), although it offers a sub-par overall performance. Unfortunately, their battery performance isn't great, although they have a 'Warp Charge' feature that's advertised to offer roughly 10 hours of continuous playback time with 10 minutes of charge time.

Our Verdict

7.5 Neutral Sound

The OnePlus Buds Pro are good for neutral sound. While our graphs show that they have a fairly neutral sound profile, our subjective impressions indicate that they have a more bass-heavy sound. Mixes have intense thump and rumble that some users may find overwhelming. However, it shouldn't muddy vocals and lead instruments too much. On the downside, they lack sound customization features like an EQ to help you adjust their sound. Their passive soundstage is bad, so your audio seems like it's coming from inside your head rather than coming from speakers placed around you.

Pros
  • Consistent audio delivery.
  • Comfortable, well-built design.
Cons
  • Bad passive soundstage.
7.5 Commute/Travel

The OnePlus Buds Pro are good for commute and travel. They're small and lightweight, making it easy to put them in your pockets or bag when you're on the go. They also have a comfortable, breathable fit and are well-built. Unfortunately, they struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. Their continuous battery life is very short, although their case holds roughly four additional charges if you need it.

Pros
  • Consistent audio delivery.
  • Comfortable, well-built design.
  • Breathable, stable in-ear fit.
Cons
  • ANC struggles to block out bass-range noise.
  • 4.3-hour continuous battery life.
8.1 Sports/Fitness

The OnePlus Buds Pro are great for sports and fitness. Even though they lack stability fins, they have a stable, breathable, and comfortable in-ear fit, so they shouldn't fall out during your run or workout. They're also well-built and are certified IP55 for dust and water resistance. However, their continuous battery life of just over four hours is short.

Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built design.
  • Breathable, stable in-ear fit.
Cons
  • 4.3-hour continuous battery life.
7.2 Office

The OnePlus Buds Pro are satisfactory for office use. They have a comfortable and breathable fit. Thanks to their ANC system, they can block out ambient chatter around you, and they don't leak too much audio, so you can listen to your favorite songs at a high volume without disturbing your coworkers too much. They support multi-device pairing too, meaning you can stay connected to your smartphone and PC at the same time. However, their continuous battery life of 4.3 hours is short, and you may need to recharge them in their case during your shift.

Pros
  • Consistent audio delivery.
  • Comfortable, well-built design.
Cons
  • 4.3-hour continuous battery life.
  • Bad passive soundstage.
5.8 Wireless Gaming

The OnePlus Buds Pro aren't recommended for wireless gaming. They're Bluetooth-only, so they aren't compatible with Xbox or PlayStation consoles. While you can connect them to a Bluetooth-enabled PC, the latency will likely be too high for gaming.

5.7 Wired Gaming

The OnePlus Buds Pro are Bluetooth-only headphones and you can't use them wired.

6.9 Phone Calls

The OnePlus Buds Pro are alright for phone calls. They have an integrated mic that can separate speech from moderate ambient noise well. However, your voice sounds thin, unnatural, and a bit distorted. While they also have an ANC system, they still struggle to cut down bus engine noise, which could be annoying if you're taking a call from a busy street.

Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built design.
Cons
  • Sub-par recording quality.
  • 7.5 Neutral Sound
  • 7.5 Commute/Travel
  • 8.1 Sports/Fitness
  • 7.2 Office
  • 5.8 Wireless Gaming
  • 5.7 Wired Gaming
  • 6.9 Phone Calls
  1. Updated Mar 13, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless in Updated Mar 08, 2023: After user feedback, we have re-evaluated the Noise Handling scoring to better reflect their performance. The Speech + Pink Noise score has been raised from 7.0 to 7.5, which has changed their overall Noise Handling score. We've corrected the setting for Microphone in Test Settings.
  2. Updated Sep 23, 2022: We've added a comparison with the Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless in the 'Stability' test.
  3. Updated May 30, 2022: Firmware update 531.531.411 has added multi-device pairing support, which you can turn on in their companion app. We have updated our Bluetooth test, and its scoring has changed.
  4. Updated Nov 17, 2021: We've retested 'Sound Profile' due to user feedback regarding subjective bass impressions.
  5. Updated Sep 27, 2021: Review published.
  6. Updated Sep 23, 2021: Early access published.
  7. Updated Sep 09, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  8. Updated Sep 03, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  9. Updated Aug 19, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The OnePlus Buds Pro come in two color variants: 'Glossy White' and 'Matte Black'. We tested the matte black variant and you can see our model's labels here and here.

If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The OnePlus Buds Pro are the upgraded variant of the OnePlus Buds Truly Wireless, coming with an ANC system, a companion app, and more overall functionality with Android and iOS devices. They have a somewhat bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra boom and thump to mixes. While it shouldn't overwhelm vocals and lead instruments, the headphones lack an EQ or presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. Unfortunately, their continuous battery life of 4.3 hours is short, and their ANC does a worse overall job of blocking out background noise than their successor, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless. The ANC also underperforms when compared to the OnePlus Buds Z Truly Wireless, which can only reduce noise passively.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless are slightly better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Sony are better built, have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and superior battery performance. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the OnePlus have a low latency 'Pro Gaming Mode' advertised to lower audio lag when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

Nothing Ear (1) Truly Wireless

The Nothing Ear (1) Truly Wireless are more versatile headphones than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Nothing have a significantly better noise isolation performance, longer continuous battery life, and their companion app offers EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to suit your needs. However the OnePlus cater better to users with a OnePlus device. They deliver audio more consistently and have a 'Pro Gaming Mode' to help reduce latency when paired to compatible OnePlus phones.

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless

The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless have a slightly more versatile performance than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. The Anker have a superior noise isolation performance and a more customizable sound profile, thanks to their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. The OnePlus have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to reduce latency when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Truly Wireless are the next generation of the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While they're similarly comfortable and well-built, the second generation's ANC has a significantly better noise isolation performance, and the battery life has improved too. They're more customizable thanks to their companion app's graphic EQ, presets, and spatial audio support.

Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless

The Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Apple feel more premium and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have a significantly better noise isolation performance, a better continuous battery life, and an H1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices. However, the OnePlus have a better overall microphone performance.

Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless

The Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless and the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless are similarly performing in-ears with slight differences. The Google headphones have a better noise isolation performance and a longer-lasting continuous battery life. However, the OnePlus headphones are more comfortable as well as stable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless

The OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Truly Wireless have different strengths, and depending on your device, you may get more out of one pair of headphones than the other. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Samsung have a better noise isolation performance. Their companion app also offers EQ presets. You can use their low latency 'Game Mode' if you have a supported Samsung device. However, the OnePlus have a higher total battery life, and you can adjust their ANC level if you have a OnePlus device.

OnePlus Buds Truly Wireless

The OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Truly Wireless. The Pro are more comfortable, stable, and have an ANC system, so they're able to block out more ambient noise. They also have a companion app, which offers features like button mapping. However, the original Buds have a better overall battery performance.

OnePlus Buds Z Truly Wireless

The OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Z Truly Wireless. The Pro have a longer continuous battery life, and have an ANC system, though it doesn't offer better performance than the Z's passive capabilities. The Pro also have a companion app, which offers a variety of features. However, while the Z have limited functionality with non OnePlus phones, they have a better overall battery performance. 

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless and the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Samsung have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and their app has EQ presets to help you customize their sound. However, the OnePlus have more additional charges in their carrying case.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are slightly more versatile headphones than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. The Sony are better built, have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and have longer continuous battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets so you can adjust their sound to your liking and they support NFC pairing. However, the OnePlus are more comfortable, and they have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to lower latency when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Samsung have a more neutral default sound profile, a significantly better battery performance, and their companion app offers a few EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the OnePlus have a somewhat better noise isolation performance. They also have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to lower latency when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless are better in-ear headphones than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. The Jabra are better built, have a better noise isolation performance, and have longer continuous battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. The OnePlus have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to reduce latency when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless are somewhat better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Jabra are better built, have a slightly better noise isolation performance, and have longer continuous battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking. However, the OnePlus have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to reduce latency when paired with select OnePlus phones.

Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless are somewhat better in-ears than the OnePlus Buds Pro Truly Wireless. The Jabra are better built, have a better noise isolation performance, a longer continuous battery life, and their app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the OnePlus have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is advertised to lower latency when paired with compatible OnePlus phones.

Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless

For most purposes, the Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless are better than the OnePlus Βuds Pro Truly Wireless. The Jabra headphones have a more neutral default sound profile, which some may prefer, and their app includes sound customization features. They also leak less audio and have longer continuous battery life. Their control scheme has more functions, including volume control. On the other hand, the OnePlus headphones have a slightly more bass-rich sound profile out of the box. Their ANC's performance is marginally better since they do a better job blocking out bass-range noise.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type In-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Truly Wireless
Transducer Dynamic

The OnePlus Buds Pro have a very similar look to the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless. What sets them apart is the shiny metallic accent on each of the buds' stems. They come in two color variants: 'Glossy White' and 'Matte Black'.

7.5
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.02 lbs
Clamping Force
0 lbs

These headphones are comfortable. They feel lightweight, don't have a deep in-ear fit, and don't apply pressure on your ear. They also come with three differently-sized pairs of ear tips to help you get the best fit possible. However, you may need to readjust their fit as they could come out of your ears over time.

6.3
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use Good
Feedback Good
Call/Music Control Yes
Volume Control No
Microphone Control No
Channel Mixing
No
Noise Cancelling Control On/Off
Talk-Through
On/Off
Additional Controls Zen Mode Air

The OnePlus Buds Pro have passable controls. They're easy to use and some of them can be remapped in the companion software to include controls like voice assistant. They make an audible clicking sound each time you press the buds' stems and there are different audio tones to let you know when you're toggling between ANC on, off, and transparency mode. The case also has a button inside, which resets the headphones. Unfortunately, they lack volume controls, which some users may find disappointing.

On either bud:

  • Quick squeeze on the earbud stem: Plays or pauses audio.
  • Double squeeze on the earbud stem: Skips the track forward.
  • Triple squeeze on the earbud stem: Skips the track backward.
  • Squeeze and hold the earbud stem for one second: Cycles between noise cancelling on, off, and transparency mode, which allows you to hear your surroundings without removing the buds from your ears.
  • Long touch and hold stem: Enters 'Zen Mode Air', a feature that plays soothing nature sounds.

9.2
Design
Breathability
Avg.Temp.Difference 0.8 °C

The OnePlus Buds Pro have outstanding breathability, which is to be expected from in-ear headphones. They don't trap very much heat inside your ears. You also shouldn't notice a difference in temperature or sweat more than normal when wearing them, even during moderate physical activity.

9.4
Design
Portability
L 1.2" (3.0 cm)
W 1.3" (3.3 cm)
H 0.9" (2.4 cm)
Volume 1.45 in³ (23.80 cm³)
Transmitter Required No

The OnePlus Buds Pro are very portable. The buds are small and lightweight. They should easily fit into most pockets or bags, even if you have them in their case.

7.5
Design
Case
Type Hard case
L 1.9" (4.9 cm)
W 2.4" (6.0 cm)
H 1.0" (2.5 cm)
Volume 4.58 in³ (75.00 cm³)

The OnePlus Buds Pro have a good carrying case. It's mostly made of plastic and is certified IPX4 for water resistance. There's a small light in the front of the case to let you know if the buds are charging. There's also a button inside the case so that you can reset the headphones if necessary.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

The OnePlus Buds Pro have a good build quality. They're made of matte plastic with a glossy metallic finish on the stems. Overall, they feel sturdy. They're also certified IP55 for dust and water resistance, which should protect them from direct contact with water like rain.

7.5
Design
Stability

The OnePlus Buds Pro have good stability. Like the Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless, they lack stability fins. However, they still don't move around too much, even during moderate physical activity.

Design
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Design
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Design
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Design
In The Box

  • OnePlus Buds Pro earbuds
  • 3x ear tips
  • Charging case
  • USB-A to USB-C charging cable
  • Manuals

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
-0.52 dB
Treble Amount
0.17 dB

Update 11/17/2021: Users reached out to us regarding the bass range being higher than what's represented in our graphs. Although we ran a few additional passes, we couldn't achieve more bass. Our test head has a very small ear canal, and we usually use the smallest ear-tip size to get a good seal. Even when using the smallest tips provided by the manufacturer, the tips are still a bit big when place in our testing head's ear canals. The headphones also have a sensor that turns the buds off when not in your ears. Since our test head is made from silicone, the buds don't turn on when placed in our test head. We attached copper tape to their sensors with a grounded negative and positive electrical cable to turn on the buds and activate their ANC. This copper tape tricks the headphones into thinking that they're placed on human skin. However, this may have broken the seal, which could also partially explain their lack of bass. That said, when we did a subjective listening of the headphones, we found them to be more bass-heavy than the graph implies. We have updated the review with our subjective impressions to better represent their bass.

The OnePlus Buds Pro have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra thump and rumble. However, some users may find their overemphasized low-bass to be a bit overwhelming. In comparison, vocals and lead instruments are slightly harsh and bright. However, they're still well-suited for a variety of audio content. While they lack an EQ or presets to help you change their sound, their companion app offers 'OnePlus Audio ID', which is a hearing test that's advertised to create a personalized sound profile based on your hearing abilities.

8.7
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.26 dB

The OnePlus Buds Pro have excellent frequency response consistency. Once you achieve a good fit using the included ear tips, you should get consistent bass and treble delivery each time you use them.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
9.3
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
0.96 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
10 Hz
Low-Bass
0.58 dB
Mid-Bass
1.4 dB
High-Bass
-0.21 dB

The OnePlus Buds Pro's bass accuracy is outstanding. While our graph's range is very flat and neutral, subjective listening indicates that they have a more bass-heavy sound profile. They deliver extra thump and body, though some people may find their low-bass a bit overwhelming. However, the overemphasized bass doesn't muddy vocals and lead instruments.

7.9
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
2.8 dB
Low-Mid
0.01 dB
Mid-Mid
-1.17 dB
High-Mid
4.32 dB

These headphones have very good mid accuracy. The low-mid is very flat and neutral, resulting in clear instruments. A dip in the mid-mid can nudge vocals and lead instruments to the back of the mix, though, and a peak in the high-mid makes vocals sound harsh.

8.4
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
2.4 dB
Low-Treble
0.98 dB
Mid-Treble
2.09 dB
High-Treble
-2.54 dB

The treble accuracy of the OnePlus Buds Pro is great. There's some overemphasis extending from the mid-range into the low-treble. However, the upper harmonics of vocals and lead instruments shouldn't seem too harsh. The mid-treble is overemphasized, so sibilants like cymbals are bright.

7.7
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
1.5 dB
Dips
1.12 dB

The OnePlus Buds Pro's peaks and dips performance is good. A small peak in the mid-bass adds a bit of body to your audio, while a dip in the mid-mid nudges vocals and lead instruments to the back of your mixes. A large peak in the high-mid makes vocals and lead instruments sound harsh, and a dip in the low-treble weakens their upper harmonics. Another peak in the mid-treble turns sibilants like S and T sounds piercing.

9.1
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.2
Weighted Phase Mismatch
2.16
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
0.2
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
1.46

These headphones have a fantastic imaging performance. The group delay falls below the audibility threshold, resulting in tight bass and transparent treble reproduction. Our unit's L/R divers are also well-matched in terms of amplitude, frequency, and phase response, which is important for the accurate placement and localization of objects and instruments (like voices and footsteps) in the stereo image. That said, there's a small spike in the phase response's bass range, which may be noticeable with real-life content. Our results are only valid for our unit, and yours may perform differently.

1.4
Sound
Passive Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
N/A
PRTF Distance
N/A
Openness
3.4
Acoustic Space Excitation
2.4

The OnePlus Buds Pro's passive soundstage performance is terrible, which is to be expected from in-ear headphones. They completely bypass your outer ear, which needs to be activated by sound resonances to create a large and natural soundstage. As a result, their soundstage seems closed-off and as if sound is coming from inside your head, rather than from speakers placed in the room around you.

0
Sound
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
No
Speaker Modeling
No
Room Ambience
No
Head Tracking
No
Virtual Surround
No

Unfortunately, if you're not using a compatible OnePlus phone, you can't access the OnePlus Buds Pro's Dolby Atmos virtual surround feature. The manufacturer advertises that this feature is only supported on the following OnePlus devices: OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro, 8, 8 Pro, 8T, 9, and the 9 Pro.

8.3
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.182
WHD @ 100
0.073

The OnePlus Buds Pro's weighted harmonic distortion performance is great. All frequencies fall within good levels, resulting in clear and pure audio reproduction.

Sound
Test Settings
Firmware
467
Power
On
Connection
Bluetooth 5.0
Codec
SBC, 16-bit, 44.1kHz
EQ
No EQ
ANC
On
Tip/Pad
Silicone (small)
Microphone
Integrated

These are the settings used to test these headphones. Our results are only valid when using them in this configuration.

Isolation
6.5
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-15.79 dB
Noise Cancelling Yes
Bass
-10.97 dB
Mid
-16.25 dB
Treble
-20.7 dB

The OnePlus Buds Pro have a just okay noise isolation performance. They have an active noise cancelling (ANC) system but perform worse than the OnePlus Buds Z Truly Wireless, which can only isolate noise passively. Even with this system on, the headphones have a hard time blocking out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They do a better job of reducing mid-range noise like ambient chatter. When it comes to high-pitched noise like the hum of an AC unit, their performance is just okay. If you're looking for truly wireless headphones with a better noise isolation performance, consider the Nothing Ear (1) Truly Wireless.

7.9
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
34.28 dB

The OnePlus Buds Pro have a very good leakage performance. The leakage is mostly concentrated in the treble range, and escaping audio sounds thin. If you like to listen to audio at high volumes in a moderately noisy environment, it shouldn't bother others around you.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
In-Line
No
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
No
Mic Yes
5.8
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
LFE
257.68 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
6.15 dB
HFE
7,452.94 Hz
Weighted THD
36.721
Gain
-5.09 dB

The integrated microphone has a sub-par recording quality. Your voice sounds thin, unnatural, and somewhat distorted. However, whoever's on the other end of the line shouldn't have too much trouble understanding you.

7.5
Microphone
Noise Handling
SpNR
19.33 dB
Noise Gate
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
7.5
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
7.5
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

The noise handling performance of the OnePlus Buds Pro's microphone is good. If you're taking calls from a noisy environment like a busy street, the mic can separate your voice from background sounds, so you'll be heard clearly.

Active Features
5.9
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
4.3 hrs
Additional Charges
4.0
Total Battery Life
21.5 hrs
Charge Time
1 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
No
Audio While Charging
Yes
Passive Playback
No
Charging Port USB-C

Update 09/29/2021: These headphones have a quick charge feature called 'Warp Charge'. It's advertised to give you up to 10 hours of playback time from their charging case and earbuds combined in 10 minutes of charging. However, this claim is a bit confusing. In the fine print, the manufacturer notes that the buds themselves only provide two hours of playback time from 10 minutes of charging. In contrast, their reported claim of 10 hours of playback time from 10 minutes comes from the combination of the earbuds battery life when full and the additional two hours that come from the 10 minutes of charging. In light of this, we've clarified our results. However, the scoring of this test hasn't changed.

The OnePlus Buds Pro's battery performance is sub-par. They're advertised to last five hours continuously with their ANC on, but we measured slightly less than this. That said, battery performance can vary depending on your usage, so your experience may vary. The case holds roughly four additional charges, and you can even use one bud while the other one charges. They also have a 'Warp Charge' feature that's advertised to provide two hours of playback time to the buds when they're charged for 10 minutes. Unfortunately, unlike the OnePlus Buds Truly Wireless, these in-ears don't have any power-saving features.

7.5
Active Features
App Support
App Name HeyMelody
iOS Yes
Android Yes
macOS No
Windows No
Equalizer
No
ANC Control
On/Off
Mic Control No
Room Effects
No
Playback Control
No
Button Mapping Yes
Surround Support
No

The OnePlus Buds Pro have two different apps, depending on which phone you have. Since we don't have a OnePlus phone, we used the HeyMelody app, available on iOS and Android. This app allows you to update their firmware, see the battery life of each bud, remap some controls, and cycle through ANC on, off, and transparency mode. You can also turn on 'Zen Mode Air', which is a feature that plays calming nature sounds, or use 'OnePlus Audio ID', which is a hearing test that creates a personalized sound based on your hearing abilities. You can even store ten different custom audio tests.

If you have a OnePlus device, they have an app called 'OnePlus Buds'. Unlike HeyMelody, you can adjust the ANC between three different levels: 'Faint', 'Smart' (which is the default, auto-adapting setting), and 'Extreme'.

Connectivity
8.1
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Multi-Device Pairing
2 Devices
NFC Pairing
No
Line Of Sight Range
162.40 ft (49.50 m)
PC Latency (SBC)
273 ms
PC Latency (aptX)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)
N/A
iOS Latency
98 ms
Android Latency
137 ms

The OnePlus Buds Pro have great Bluetooth connectivity. Thanks to firmware update 531.531.411, they support multi-device pairing, meaning you can stay connected to two devices at the same time. You can turn this feature on in their app, but keep in mind that audio will only play from one device at a time. These headphones are advertised to sync to your OnePlus phone once you open their carrying case, and they have a 'Pro Gaming Mode', which is supposed to reduce latency when paired to select OnePlus phones. They support LHDC (Low Latency High-Definition Codec), which allows for the transfer of data up to 900kbs. However, we don't currently have a device able to test this codec. While they have high latency on PC, their latency on iOS and Android is lower, so they may be a suitable choice for streaming video. Some apps and devices compensate for latency, so your real-world experience may vary.

0
Connectivity
Non-Bluetooth Wireless
Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
N/A
Non-BT Latency
N/A
0
Connectivity
Wired
Analog Audio
No
USB Audio
No
Detachable No
Length N/A
Connection
No Wired Option
Analog/USB Audio Latency
N/A

You can't use these headphones wired, which is to be expected with truly wireless headphones. They come with a USB-A to USB-C cable to charge their carrying case.

Connectivity
PC Compatibility
Analog
No
Wired USB
No
Non-BT Wireless
No

The OnePlus Buds Pro have full mic and audio compatibility when connected to Bluetooth-enabled PCs. However, you can't connect them to PCs in any other way.

Connectivity
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
No
PS4 Wired USB
No
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
PS5 Analog
No
PS5 Wired USB
No
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
No
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
No
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No
2.2
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
Charging Case
USB Input
No
Line In
No
Line Out
No
Optical Input
No
RCA Input
No
Dock Charging
Yes
Power Supply
USB-C

These headphones come with a hard carrying case that holds roughly four additional charges. It only has a USB-C input to recharge the case. Luckily, the case also supports Qi wireless charging.