OnePlus Buds Z (Gray)
Positive Reviews
Positive Review1
Hands Down the best in 3k
I’m a music head my main purpose of buying these is I am using oneplus 8 which does not have earphone jack which forced me to buy buds z, I bought these for listening to music when I am traveling and playing games, coming to the review
How do the earphones look: 7/10
The case looks decent, but I like the onplus buds case because they have a matt finish and easy to open with a single hand. What I dislike is the styling of the earphone they look simple they should have designed it better or gave more color options and accent colors but can’t complain because
they r priced at 3k overall at this price range although they r made out of plastic they look decent
Features :
water and sweat resistance is there which is good when ur doing workouts but they r not waterproof if u dump them in water just forget them they r dead.
Touch controls this part is hilarious they have only one option which is double-tap which skips a song, receive or cut calls that it, they said they r building an app hey melody wonder when they’ll make that app available for the users, oh BTW it has bt 5.0 which is nice
Comfort: 10/10
This the part I love about these earphones they are very comfortable they r lightweight and I can wear them all day man they are very comfy
Battery: 8/10
Oneplus claims 20 hrs battery with using case but I get around 15 hrs approx with case and earphone. the earphone themselves give u around 4 hrs of usage then u have to recharge them using the case
Sound quality: 8/10
As I said I am a music head, I like ground shattering bass in my music
But I have mixed reactions to these buds.
Believe me, the bass is there and thumping but if u compare it to wired earphones like sony xb55 or Sennheiser cx 275s which r my favorite, these earphones produce rich and awesome bass, which oneplus buds z lacks. These two earphones have 10mm drivers they produce very balanced crisp sound with good bass overall they perform good the highs, mids, and lows everything is good
Latency 10/10 if u have 1+ device
I play pubg a lot I mean pubg kr version😉
These earphones r awesome for pubg
There is no latency at all I’ve tested many two earphones but every earphone had some delay
But believe me, these have 0 delays loved it and u don’t need to turn on fanatic mode
Final verdict :
at 3k I can’t ask for more. build quality and design is personal preference, I can live with it no probs sound is nice but u can turn it to awesome by tweaking the eq settings, I use poweramp app to enjoy my music it has the best eq and other settings than any music app in play store I’ve tweaked Dolby settings in my device and eq in the music app wallah these perform awesome now I am very happy with the buy, love these two and I recommend these earphones, just go for it believe me ul love the comfort and sound quality it offers, I promise! If u want good looks u can skip but at 3k these r the best two available on Amazon.
Positive Review 2
Quality Earbuds from Oneplus! No complaints.
Oneplus pulled off an amazing pair of earbuds that are exceptional when it comes to Sound and Convenience.
Quick Charge works like a charm, All the touch sensors work seamlessly in both android and ios devices.
Sound signature focuses on the lows without comprising on highs and mids. There’s enough treble/volume for listening to music, podcasts, and Meetings.
The case is so small and compact, it fits within your pals. There’s also an led indicator for charging/pairing.
I haven’t checked its water and sweat resistance, but an ip55 rating should provide protection against raindrops and sweat.
Solutions for common Issues addressed by other users:
For customizing the touch controls there’s an application for android devices called “Hey Melody”. It’s still in Beta, but you can download it by searching it on google, it will redirect to the play store.
Please turn on the AAC mode under the Bluetooth settings to enhance the audio clarity for android users. By default, IOS uses an AAC Bluetooth codec.
Use different ear tips to get a comfortable seal around your ears. Also included in the box.
Positive Review 3
Best earbuds at an affordable price❤️❤️…..must buy
Most innovative product from OnePlus. After using it today I started wondering why apple charges 24k for new AirPods.
This product’s build quality is awesome and it connects just in a blink of an eye. The sound quality is too good. I would say this product will break the sales record this year.😁
I have tested the sound quality while watching movies, walking, cycling (high wind condition for 3km). It never falls out of ears. Once you place it in the ear it will act as a body part. After 15 minutes you do not even feel its existence. I really enjoyed Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound which felt like watching a movie on a theatre
Anyone thinking to buy this product, buy it without even thinking twice.
Positive Review 4
One of the best TWS earphones under 3500
Build Quality:
The total build quality of the product is very good, it has a complete plastic build with a glossy finish.
The case is compact and lightweight.
Sound Quality:
Music: The sound quality while listening to music is really good. It is one of the best among TWS in this price range. This is because of the larger driver size which provides improved music quality.
I am using the pods with a Mi device but I have used the same with a One plus device, and it sounds better as compared to the Mi.
Call Quality: the only area where I was disappointed is the call quality. even though the person on the receiving end has a good experience due to good nice cancellation and seamless connection, but the person using the earpods would experience quality issues. The voice is very low compared to any earpods and I could barely listen to the other person even on the highest volume. This is the same for OnePlus devices too.
Overall the earpods are really great and are a bang for the buck although while making calls in even slightly noisy environments, you would have a hard time understanding what the other person is saying.
Positive Review 5
Value for Money and comfortable. Can recommend the price point.
I was looking for wireless earbuds due to the easy connect, portability part.
The OnePlus buds Z popped into my mind after their price reveal and sealed tips design.
These are my first True Wireless Buds, therefore my review experience is based on first-time experience rather than comparison prospect.
Sound:
The sound is ok, Personally, I am not a bass lover and the bass is on the average side. The low and mid-tones are great (typically for Indian film music). One thing I would like to mention that amazed me was Gaming sound is amazing on these with no lag. (I played Call Of Duty Mobile paired with iPhone).
Connectivity:
The first-time pair with iPhone was very easy. Afterward, it connects by default as soon as I open the Buds case, which is very convenient. I use it with my laptop as well and the meeting experience is good (mic quality indoors is great and good outdoors as well, no complaints).
Noteworthy points:
– As soon as you take out a bud, the music/video pauses. This is a really good addition at this price point.
– I would have loved multiple device connectivity at once, but even then switching among devices (phone to laptop or another way) is a breeze, just tap any bud for 3 seconds and it connects from one device to another.
– Comfortable to wear for 3-4 hrs nonstop.
– Battery is 3-4hrs constant music/meetings. (Since I have experience with wireless headphones which give 20+ hrs of battery backup, therefore, this is not so good for me personally, but given the size and quick charge in the case, no complaints here as well).
Negative Reviews
Negative Review 1
From oneplus, I expected better but it’s just another me-too product
If your usage requirement is 75% for voice calls and 25% for some good music, then stay away from this. Cons as below,
-Does NOT have multiple device connectivity that allows me to connect to both laptop and phone at the same time, this was a very important requirement for me
-Audio quality is good, but only as good as the Boat 1 to 1.5k range of earbuds, nothing too great here
-Battery life is just about okay
-Every 5 minutes, there is a 2-sec drop and music goes off and comes back on automatically
-On voice calls, if I speak with just one earbud on then the listener cannot hear properly
-Placing the earphone back into the case needs a bit of extra attention as more often than not I place it incorrectly (not a customer forward design)
– Customization features for double-tap is poor, would have expected more options from Oneplus
With Oneplus Nord, I thought the company was moving back towards its original mission of providing great features at an affordable price, but sadly Oneplus Buds Z is just another me-too product from Oneplus. I think to post the negative feedback of Oneplus Buds, the company wanted to slap on silicone ear tips and reduce the price, and that’s what they have done here. You can get the same value at 1.5k earphones from Boat/other 4* rated brands I guess.
Negative Review 2
Dreadful experience
My first pair of buds z two had a mute issue while using, the audio mutes for 1 sec randomly while watching videos like once in every 5 minutes or 10. And then I replaced my product and the problem still persists with the new one too. Several other people are also facing this issue, they have posted it in oneplus forum. Heavily disappointed by the buds z. If you are planning on buying this. Please wait till they fix this issue
Apart from this, the sound quality is very promising.
also if you are a non-oneplus user, you cannot play games with this since the latency is very high and easily noticeable.
Negative Review 3
Do read this! What others aren’t telling you!
Pros: Build quality is good, the battery is great and the sound signature is average.
Cons:
- Bass on these is very poor, it feels artificial
- Wear detection is irritating, due to this even if I’m listening to music/media they keep getting disconnected. This happens after every 10 seconds and ruined my experience. There are 10-20 threads on OnePlus official community but the company seems to ignore the requests
- Horrible calling experience: Whenever you’ll call someone, the sound output is so low that you can’t hear the caller even in an empty room, the mic is rubbish as I need to hold the other bud to speak like a fool.
Overall: I expected a lot from OnePlus (being a OnePlus user) but their lack of activeness in resolving issues I will NEVER recommend these to anyone.
These are neither for audiophiles nor for normal users!
Negative Review 4
Connectivity & stereo balance issues
I got this item on a deal for 2699/- so bought it without a second thought. I use a OnePlus 6 so I thought the product would go well together. But my experience is a mixed bag. I’m not sure if it’s just the unit I received but I had continuous disconnections from my phone even when the buds were right next to it. So, I had them replaced. I got the replacement item today, and THE BOX WAS MISSING A PAIR OF EARTIPS!! This was a sealed box so I’m not sure what is going on.. is Amazon sending refurbished/repackaged items when u ask for a replacement?
And what’s more, its audio balance is not right.. the left bud has a slightly lower volume to the right bud.
Now the only option under Amazon order is to “return an item”.. there’s no option for a replacement. And I can’t return & reorder bcoz the deal is gone. So, it’s either be stuck with this or return the item but lose out on the deal.
All in all, a bad experience for OnePlus & Amazon.
Negative Review 5
ONE PLUS… Quality MINUS/ZERO..!
All I want to say is, this was the last oneplus product I bought. Going forward I will not recommend this brand’s products to anyone because the quality assurance for which this company was known is no more in its products.
I booked this product at PRE ORDER time, waited for 10 days for it to arrive, and got a defective product where the charging case for faulty, it completely failed to hold the charge and kept on showing 51% charging no matter it was put on charge for 5 hours or 6 hours it was not charging at all.
I asked for a replacement and AMAZON was prompt in taking action and the new product was delivered in no time but unfortunately, the second one was also faulty and this time neither the case nor the buds were charging.
I WAS DELIVERED 2 FAULTY PRODUCTS BACK TO BACK THAT TOO WHEN THIS PRODUCT WAS LAUNCHED A WEEK BACK.
All I want to say is. if you want to avoid harassment then do not buy this product. ONEPLUS ERA HAS ENDED AND it will meet the same FATE THAT OF NOKIA SOONER OR LATER.
I WISH I COULD RATE IT 0 STARS…!
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