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OnePlus Buds V

67/ 100
Good
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$23
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
OnePlus
Type
True Wireless
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2024

Score breakdowngood overall

Sound7.3
Battery7.5
Calls5.4

REVIEW: How good is the OnePlus Buds V, OnePlus' cheapest TWS? Test versus OnePlus Nord Buds, SoundPEATS Clear and Moondrop Space Travel.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The OnePlus Buds V are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize sound quality over extra features. They deliver impressive audio performance for the price, but come with a very minimal feature set, lacking ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity. With a lightweight design and IP55 sweat resistance, they are a practical choice for basic listening on a tight budget.

What works

  • Great sound quality for the price
  • Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • IP55 sweat and water resistance
  • Compact charging case
  • Good battery life with the case

What doesn't

  • No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • No multipoint connection
  • Basic feature set for 2024 standards
  • No wireless charging

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - OnePlus Buds V
Driver12.4 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size12.4 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity107.5 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

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scarbir.com

90

The reviewer says the OnePlus Buds V sound very good for the price, but the feature set is extremely barebones. The main tradeoff is that you get basic wireless earbuds with no ANC, transparency mode, or multipoint, even though the audio performance is praised.

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scarbir

70

The OnePlus Buds V doesn't add much to OnePlus’ lineup of earbuds. The Buds V is more pocketable than the two year old Nord Buds, but it doesn't offer anything more in terms of features. Still no ANC, no Transparency, no multipoint connection and no auto-pause music. The Buds V feels barebones for 2024's standards. But that doesn't takeaway anything from the fact that this is a great sounding earphone for the price. Buy on AliExpress I bought the OnePlus Buds V for myself to test and review. My reviews are 100% independent and non-commercial - read about it here . Unfortunately, some affiliate links barely make me any money - like the ones here. Was this review helpful to you? Please consider supporting me: Also read: Guide: The best earbuds under $75 Leaderboard: All rated wireless earphones

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versus.com

This page aggregates factual highlights rather than a full editorial verdict, and it indicates the Buds V are lightweight in-ear earbuds with a sweat-resistant design and 8-hour battery life. It does not provide a published expert score, so it is best treated as a specs aggregator rather than a true review.

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