OnePlus Nord Buds 2

Powerful audio performance with a focus on lows ; Quality noise cancellation for the price ; Protected from dust and water

Unimpressive Bluetooth codec support ; No HeyMelody app on iOS ; Dolby Atmos and Dirac Audio Tuner available only on OnePlus phones

The Nord Buds 2 deliver good audio quality and commendable noise cancellation for their budget-friendly price, though only OnePlus phone owners can take advantage of their full range of features.

Pros: ; – Punchy sound output ; – 6-band equaliser to tweak the sound further ; – Comfortable in-ear fit, good passive noise isolation ; – IP55 dust and fluid resistance ; – Impressive battery backup, fast charging ; – Good call quality

– Average ANC ; – No wear detection sensors or volume control on the earbuds ; – Bulky charging case, though it looks better than before

Great value for price ; Active Noise Cancellation ; Solid sound and ANC ; Decent hear through

Connectivity issues ; Some case foibles

Great audio for the price ; Impressive noise cancelling ; Dolby Atmos support

Design feels cheap ; No wear detection ; No wireless charging

Definitely worth a look and we would love to know your thought if you have picked up a pair in the comments

+ Matte finish means no visible fingerprints ; + Respectable battery life ; + Simple setup process ; + Oval eartip makes it easier to secure into ears ; + Active noise cancellation ; + IP55 water resistance

- Very bass-heavy ; - Could be better with more detailed EQ tuning ; - Lacks soundstage ; - Transparency mode produces loud white noise ; - High latency during gaming, despite using Game Mode ; - Touch controls require muscle memory

If you want a TWS earbuds that checks all the necessary feature boxes and don't mind if each of these individual features are not quite up to snuff, then the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 is the value option you may be looking for.

Pocket friendly ; Stable performance ; Long-lasting battery

Over-dependence on app