oneplus buds: OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC launched in India at Rs 4999, key specifications of OnePlus’ most-affordable earbuds – Times of India

OnePlus has launched its second generation earbuds, OnePlus Buds Z2, in India. The TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) feature launched in China, US and a few European markets last year. The new wearables are claimed to offer better sound quality at an affordable price. The OnePlus Buds Z2 are the successor to the original OnePlus Buds Z TWS earbuds that were launched in 2020.
OnePlus Buds Z2: Price and offers
The OnePlus Buds Z2 is priced at Rs 4,999. The Red Cable first sale on OnePlus.in and OnePlus app will begin on January 17. Open sale for OnePlus Buds Z2 will begin on January 18. The earbuds will be available on OnePlus website, OnePlus app and Amazon. The TWS earbuds will be available in two colour options – Obsidian Black and Pearl White.
OnePlus Buds Z2: Specifications
In terms of looks and design, the OnePlus Buds Z2 look similar to its predecessor. But there are significant updates that come with the new earbuds. OnePlus Buds Z2 is equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC). OnePlus claims that that earbuds can deliver up to 38 hours of playback time. Each earbud sports a 40mAh battery. As per the company, the earbuds can last up to 5 hours with ANC on and up to 7 hours without ANC.
The charging case of the OnePlus Buds Z2 features a 520mAh battery. The company claims that the case offers quick charging and can provide up to 5 hours playback in 10 minutes of charging.
OnePlus Buds Z2 comes with a 40dB ANC. There is also a transparency mode on the earbuds. It features a three-mic setup for noise and wind reduction. It is equipped with a 11mm dynamic driver and supports Dolby Atmos. For connections, it comes with Bluetooth version 5.2. Another feature of the new earbuds is that it offers IP55 rating and is dust and water resistant.
The TWS earbuds also feature touch controls that can be used to change the tracks, answer calls, trigger voice assistant or change the ANC mode. Non-OnePlus smartphone users can further customise the settings of the earbuds through the HeyMelody app. It is worth noting that the same app is used to pair Oppo earbuds.