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Along with the launch of the OnePlus 8T last night, OnePlus also released a new version: the OnePlus Buds Z. Building on the company’s first TWS earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Z now feature an on-ear design that should offer a better passive noise isolation, and they also come priced cheaper than their predecessor.
Despite a more affordable price, the OnePlus Buds Z come with a lot under the hood. This includes an IP55 rating (better than AirPods Pro!), New Bass Boost technology, and “3D audio” via Dolby Atmos. This supposedly offers better sound staging, with OnePlus promising “throbbing audio” with boosted bass frequencies.
Additionally, OnePlus promises up to 20 hours of total playback time, including the charging case; for the headphones themselves, you’re looking for up to five hours on a single charge. A 10-minute charge should offer enough power for three hours of playback, and charging is done via USB-C.
At this price, it’s no surprise that the OnePlus Buds Z miss out on active noise cancellation (ANC), while the charging case doesn’t support wireless charging. Still, OnePlus promises that the quality of voice (and video) calls should be improved with the help of ambient noise reduction technology and two microphones.
And, as mentioned, the in-ear design should offer better insulation than the AirPods-like design of the OnePlus Buds; You get three extra silicone tips in the box to ensure a better seal. In the meantime, you also get a handy “quick switch” feature that lets you switch between two paired devices, simply by holding down the touch controls on the headphones.
For gamers, OnePlus promises ultra-low latency with OnePlus Buds Z. However, the 103ms latency time is only available when Fnatic mode (OnePlus’ internal gamer mode on their smartphones) is enabled on a smartphone. OnePlus compatible. And finally, access to the Google Assistant is available (when connected to an Android smartphone). All you need to do to activate it is double tap the headphones.
Price and availability
The OnePlus Buds Z will be available in White greyand a special edition designed by Steven Harrington, one that resembles a “polished seashell pattern.” Availability has been announced for select markets, with the following official prices:
OnePlus Buds Z – 55 GBP (~ 296 RM)
At the moment, we do not have official information on prices and availability for Malaysia. However, OnePlus has announced a local release for the OnePlus 8T for October 22, 2020; we may have more information then.
For more information, head over to the official OnePlus site here.
