The OnePlus Buds were also announced alongside the OnePlus Nord. Prior to the launch, the earbuds have actually made their appearance by OnePlus CEO, Carl Pei in an interview with MKBHD. Here we have the OnePlus Buds in its full glory, complete with its detailed specs.
OnePlus Buds – Specifications
Model | E501A |
Colours | White Gray Nord Blue |
Weight | Earbud: 4.7g Charging Case: 37g |
Driver | 13.4mm Dynamic |
Driver Sensitivity | 97dB +- 3dB @ 1KHz |
Frequency Response Range | 20Hz – 20KHz |
Microphone Sensitivity | -38dB +- 2dB |
Bluetooth Version | BT5.0 |
Wireless Range | 10 Meters |
Charging Interface | Wired USB Type-C |
Time to fully charge | Earbuds + Charging Case: ~80 mins |
Rated Capacity | Charging Case: 420mAh Earbuds: 35mAh (per earbud) |
Playtime (Fully Charged) | Up to 7 hours (music playback) 4 hours (phone call) Up to 30 hours (music playback) |
Fast Charge | 10 mins for 10 hours (charging case + earbuds) 10 mins for 2 hours play time for the earbuds |
The OnePlus Buds is capable of Fast Pairing, and is also equipped with a unique noise cancellation algorithm as well as three microphones to improve clarity. These TWS earbuds will also filter out background noise for clear voice recordings and easy-to-hear calls.
The OnePlus Buds is equipped with a 13.4mm dynamic driver for richer tones, clearer vocals, and deeper bass. It also supports 3D stereo with Dolby Atmos and Dirac Audio Tuner.
Of course, it comes with touch controls too, which can be fully customized.
Tap Twice:
- Next Track
- Previous Track
- Wake Up voice Assistant
- Play/Pause
Long Press:
- 3 seconds to switch device
- 5 seconds to reject a call
The OnePlus Buds also has this Fnatic Mode, where it lets you have a minimum latency of 103ms, which lets you stay in sync with whatever is being played on your screen. This is best for when you’re watching a movie, or when you’re gaming.
To protect your OnePlus Buds and have it suit your lifestyle, the buds are IPX4 rated, keeping it safe from sweat and the occasional splashes.
The OnePlus Buds can be used for 7 hours on a single charge. If used with the charging case, it can provide up to a total of 30 hours of music playback. When it comes to Warp Charge fast charging, a 10-minute charge can give you 10 hours of music playback, which is pretty sick.
Available in White, Gray, and Nord Blue, the OnePlus Buds features a half-in-ear design. It will be available for €89.