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OnePlus Buds Pro 4 vs OnePlus Buds Z2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Great overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
OnePlus Buds Z2
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.5
Calls5.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of OnePlus Buds Pro 4 vs OnePlus Buds Z2
SpecOnePlus Buds Pro 4OnePlus Buds Z2
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$130$70
HearWiki score84 / 100 · Great76 / 100 · Great
Released20262021
Audio
Driverdual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter11mm dynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Drivers per side12
Frequency response10Hz-40kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance-16 Ω
Sensitivity-98 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth5.45.2
Bluetooth version-5.2
CodecsSBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency47 ms-
Wireless range10 m10 m
Battery
Battery life13 h7 h
Battery life (ANC on)7 h5 h
Battery incl. case45 h38 h
Full charge time70 min10 min
Quick charge10 min = 11 hours playback10 min = 5 h
Wireless chargingYesNo
Features
Active noise cancellingYesYes
ANC typeadaptivehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesNo
Custom EQYesNo
Wear detectionYesYes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistantyesYes
Design
Weight4.73 g4.6 g
Case weight50.62 g42 g
Water resistanceIP55IP55
USB-CYesYes
Model codeOnePlus Buds 4-
Calls
Microphones33

What reviewers said

OnePlus Buds Pro 4

The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.

  • Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
  • Con:No official mention of wear detection
  • Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals

OnePlus Buds Z2

The OnePlus Buds Z2 are a budget-friendly true wireless option that deliver punchy bass and effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price. They offer a long total battery life with the charging case, solid IP55 durability, and Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, though some compromises exist in call quality and feature set.

  • Pro:Strong bass-forward sound for the price
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC at a budget level
  • Pro:Excellent total battery life with charging case
  • Con:Call quality can be weak in noisy environments
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:No aptX codec or custom EQ options

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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