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OnePlus Buds 4 Review: A Solid Performer with Strong ANC and Customization Features

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The OnePlus Buds 4 have launched in India with a price tag of Rs 5,999, marking the brand's continued push in the budget-to-mid-range audio segment. The latest earbuds aim to offer a balance between price and performance, with features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and customizable sound profiles. However, with the competition in this price segment growing stronger, the question arises whether the Buds 4 do enough to stand out.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OnePlus Buds 4 feature a familiar design with an in-ear style and a compact charging case, weighing just 4.73 grams per earbud.
  • The earbuds come in two color options, Zen Green and Storm Gray, and offer a snug, sealed fit with silicone tips.
  • The case is small and pocket-friendly, weighing 40g and using a gloss finish that resists smudges and fingerprint marks.
  • Touch controls are located on the stem of each earbud, responding with a gentle tap.
  • The Buds 4 deliver strong ANC, with four modes available: Low, Medium, High, and Auto, as well as a Transparency mode.
  • The earbuds also feature 3D Audio (Spatial Audio) and a BassWave enhancer, which boosts low frequencies.
  • Connectivity was strong throughout testing, with no drops or disconnections noted.
  • Battery life is decent, with around 11 hours per charge with ANC off, but drops to around 6 hours with ANC on.
  • The charging case adds more juice, taking total playtime to around 24 hours with ANC on, and 45 hours without.
  • The OnePlus Buds 4 hold their ground mainly due to strong ANC and useful customization features like Golden Sound.
  • However, the app experience was frustrating, often detecting the earbuds with multiple steps to access basic settings.

Statistics:

  • Price: Rs 5,999
  • Weight: 4.73 grams per earbud
  • Battery life: Around 11 hours per charge with ANC off, 6 hours with ANC on
  • Charging case capacity: Can add up to 24 hours of playback with ANC on, 45 hours without
  • Color options: Zen Green and Storm Gray
  • ANC modes: Low, Medium, High, Auto, Transparency
  • Audio features: 3D Audio (Spatial Audio), BassWave enhancer, Golden Sound
  • Connectivity: Strong Bluetooth link with no drops or disconnections

Sources:

  • "OnePlus Buds 4 Review: A Solid Performer with Strong ANC and Customization Features" (Times of India, accessed on [no date])
  • OnePlus Buds 4 product page (OnePlus website, accessed on [no date])

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