Neckband
Beats Powerbeats
68Good
$160
Full review dataBeats Powerbeats vs OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Powerbeats vs OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2
Not yet scored
$99
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Powerbeats leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Beats Powerbeats
- OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2
HearWiki score
68
-
Sound
7.7
-
Battery
8.4
-
Calls
6.5
-
Price (USD)
$160
$99
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2019. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX HD against AAC. It also adds USB-C.
- Powerbeats2019
- Bullets Wireless 22019
What differsPowerbeatsBullets Wireless 2
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX HD
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
PowerbeatsBullets Wireless 2
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $160
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 68
- Not scored
- Released
- 2019
- 2019
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- dynamic
- 3-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 3
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- aptX HD
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 14 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- 10 min → 10 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Google Assistant
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- 32 g
- Case weight
- 80 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
What reviewers said
Beats Powerbeats
These wireless neckbuds are built for workouts, offering a secure fit, long-lasting battery, and quick charging to keep you moving. They deliver a balanced sound with clear vocals, though the treble can be a bit soft, and they rely on Apple's H1 chip for easy pairing and Siri access. While they lack noise cancellation and modern USB-C, their sporty design and reliable performance make them a solid pick for active listeners.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for exercise
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with multipoint
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No USB-C charging port
OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 are neckband-style wireless earphones that blend a hybrid three-driver setup with aptX HD support for detailed sound. They offer convenient magnetic controls, multi-device pairing, and a 10-minute quick charge that delivers 10 hours of playback, making them a solid choice for commuters. With a lightweight 32-gram design and USB-C charging, they prioritize portability and ease of use over noise cancellation.
- Pro:Hybrid 3-driver design for rich, layered audio
- Pro:aptX HD support for high-resolution wireless sound
- Pro:10-minute quick charge yields 10 hours of playback
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Buttons-only controls, no touch or voice wake
- Con:Battery life is moderate at 14 hours
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