True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
84Great
$130
Full review dataOnePlus Buds Pro 4 vs Skullcandy Rail: 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.
True Wireless
Skullcandy Rail
68Good
$80
Full review dataScore 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
Skullcandy Rail
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling4.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Buds Pro 4 | Skullcandy Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $130 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 47 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 9 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 38 h |
| Full charge time | 70 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.73 g | 10.5 g |
| Case weight | 50.62 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | OnePlus Buds 4 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 1 |
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
Skullcandy Rail
These true wireless earbuds deliver a well-rounded performance with punchy bass and practical features like multipoint connectivity, all wrapped in a budget-friendly design. While they don't excel in any single area, they offer solid sound and usability for the price, though the noise cancellation is only average and won't compete with premium models.
- Pro:Strong bass response
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth support
- Pro:Convenient quick charge feature
- Con:Noise cancellation is mediocre
- Con:No standout feature or specialty
- Con:Average battery life per charge
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