This is the budget OnePlus TWS under 2000 Rs that can tick most of your requirements. It’s great to gift someone. With over 20,000 Reviews on Amazon, it is one of the best-selling budget options. But is it the right one for you? Let’s talk about that in this OnePlus Nord Buds 2R Review.
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With that said, let’s begin the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R Review with Pros and Cons!
Built Quality (9.5/10)
Even though it’s a budget TWS from OnePlus, it is still for 2000 Rs. Where does the built quality stand? Well, it’s on top!
Let’s start with the case, it’s soft, good-quality plastic without a wobbly opening/closing lid. Even if you press the case hard, there’s no panel pressing or squeaking.
The lid has a strong magnetic hinge that opens smoothly with one hand. The charging agents are quite strong, too the buds don’t fall even if you turn them upside down. Inside, left and right markings are done nicely.
Let’s talk about the buds. Just like the case, there are no rough edges, hence you can wear them for a long.
Overall, the build quality is great, and there are no compromises to make. It feels like a strong TWS earbud, which costs 2800 to 3500 Rs.
Hence, here’s 9.5/10 to the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R.
Looks (8.5/10)
Unlike the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, the 2R has a pixelation effect on the case. This feels like the OG OnePlus 5 phone with that sandstone feel, which makes it unique in terms of design. On the other hand, the case is quite big. I’ve switched from BoAt Airdopes 141ANC and can feel it.
The buds, on the other hand, are very small and compact. Here’s a closer look. They are so thin that sometimes they fall while taking them out. Sure, within a few hours of use, you will get used to it.
As far as design goes, the case as well as the buds are matte. The only glossy thing is the ONEPLUS logo on the case!
We bought the White color and liked the dual color scheme inside the case and the buds.
For the looks, it’s certainly a “fresh” look of the buds but the case is slightly bigger to my liking. Hence, for looks, the OnePlus Nords Buds 2R gets 8.5/10.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R Review Comfort & Grip
These are comfortable to wear for long hours. I’ve personally tested for 5 hours. Other than sweat, there was no pain or even discomfort. One point to note is that Nord Buds 2R is for people with medium to large ears.
if you have small ears or earbuds with silicone that do not fit properly, avoid this. Instead, check out these options that we’ve bought and tested under 2000 Rs.
The design of the earbuds is quite well, and the silicone ear tips are soft; as a result, you can wear these comfortably. Hence, for comfort, OnePlus Nord Buds get 9/10.
The story is similar to Grip. You can wear these for gym sessions or walking, jogging, running, or cycling. These buds do not fall out. Sure, with sweat, you might need to readjust these. But overall, they stay put.
So, to sum up, you can wear these to the gym and enhance focus on workouts with music.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R Features (8.5/10)
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R offers a feature that most of the TWS brands don’t talk about. That’s Dual Bluetooth pairing. You can connect your phone as well as your laptop to one device and switch between devices within seconds. One point to note is that it does not stay connected to two devices simultaneously.
You can also install the Hey Melody app on your OnePlus or Android phone. It gives audio customizations or EQ modes, plus an option to design your own. Moreover, you can customize the button controls. There’s a dedicated Game mode that can be enabled from the app.
If you have an iPhone, then sorry! You cannot do any of the mentioned activities even though the app is available on the App Store.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R shares the 12.4mm audio drivers with the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, which means the audio quality has to be great, right? Here’s more about the audio quality.
The bigger audio driver might dry out the buds quickly. No! OnePlus claims up to 38 hours of total playback. But is it possible? Here’s our battery drain test!
Unlike many other TWS earbuds that are still at IPX4, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R comes with IP55 Water & Sweat Resistance, which means you are in good hands during workouts and no need to be scared of sweat.
Even though the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R misses on ANC, it still uses a quad-mic setup (2 mics on each earbud), which can help in better mic performance. Here’s our mic test.
So, as for features, OnePlus Nord Buds 2R packs in a few great ones and ditches a few as well. Therefore, here’s 8.5/10.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R Audio Quality (10/10)
It’s the best-sounding TWS under 2000 Rs, out of the box; you don’t need to make any changes to the EQ. It’s spot on. Be it vocals, bass, treble, and instrument separations. We’ve never been this confident with any TWS under 2000 Rs.
It should be the first choice for bass lovers. It has that boomy punch which Indians love at any audio level. The vocals are on the next level. Be it any genre you are grooving on, the vocals are crisp like the singer is in front of you.
Trebles and instruments are great too. You will experience different instruments even if you listen to your go-to playlist. Be ready to be wowed!
We are not boasting it for the sake of saying it. It is truly remarkable. It’s the first time we have ever given full marks to any audio gear.
Even the loudness is great. Be it at any volume you are grooving on, you will not find a single sign of audio distortion or audio breaking unless you are listening to lower codec music! Personally speaking, listening to max volume is tough on this one!
With the Hey Melody app on your Android device, you can select between 3 predefined EQs or create a custom one. Though we did make a few changes, but kept on going to the default mode, it’s perfectly tuned for bass heads.
If you enjoy music, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R is the one to grab. Here’s 10/10 for audio quality.
Mic Quality (8/10)
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R offers a quad mic setup, meaning each bud has two mics instead of one. So does this help? On top of it, OnePlus has used ENX technology to cut ambient noise around you. So, how true are these claims?
After taking 100s of calls over a month, it’s good, not great! It is as good as any earbud with ENC, but the output is decent next to ANC earbuds. Indoors, the calls are better. Due to less movement, the mic picks up your voice clearly, and the job gets done.
Outdoors, the mics were able to cut out the great ambient noise. However, the final output is way too processed for my liking. What does this mean? To cut the ambient noise, the earbuds edit your voice so that the output does not have noise in the background.
In other words, call quality lacks sharpness; instead, bass is added. So, for call quality, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R is good as many earbuds with ENC are, but if calling is your top priority, then the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 (Review soon) needs your attention.
Battery Backup (9/10)
As per paper specs, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R can be used for up to 38 hours and up to 8 hours on constant use. Similarly, the carry offers 480 mAh while the buds have 36 mAh each.
So what kind of battery backup can you expect? Well, it’s great and you will not have battery anxiety! Let’s talk numbers.
If you crank up the full volume and use the buds for 3 to 4 hours, you can expect about 1.5 weeks of battery backup! We tried to hit 6 to 7 hours of battery backup on every use and that’s possible if you lower the volume to 60 to 70% volume. Even then, you can hit more than a week’s battery backup.
As far as charging goes, it supports fast charging too. With a 20-watt charger, these get fully charged in under 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Hence, for battery backup and charging, it will not disappoint! Here’s 9/10 to OnePlus Nord Buds 2R!
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R Review: Gaming Performance
Wireless earbuds or headphones are criticized for bad gaming output due to the latency. If you don’t know, it’s the delay between the sync of audio and video during video playback or even gaming.
On some earbuds, it’s more noticeable, while others handle it quite well. Some brands mention their latency in ms which is milliseconds. The lower the number, the better the latency will be, thus better gaming. But this is not right all the time.
We’ve tested a few “gaming tws” and frankly speaking, they were just marketing and no show. So don’t just go behind the number and make your call. Always check detailed reviews like those at PadhkeDekho!
Where do the OnePlus Nord Buds stand for gaming?
The latency is quite low, though not mentioned by OnePlus, so with our experience, it’s anywhere between 40 to 50ms. We did not feel lag during 4K content screening, hardcore gaming sessions, and video calling. The devices used were the iPhone 13, iPhone 15, and Moto Edge 40.
Overall, gaming performance is good. To enhance it, the Hey Melody app offers a dedicated gaming mode that adds more performance, say about 20 to 30% on your Android phone. Since iPhones don’t support the Hey Melody app still the gaming performance is still good. Be ready to experience lag-free gaming.
Out of 10, we will give the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R 9/10.
Should You Buy OnePlus Nord Buds 2R?
If you are looking for the best-sounding tws earbuds under 2000 Rs that pack good features, build quality, looks, comfort, call quality, and battery backup, then you are making the right choice! It’s a perfect value TWS with no major cons. We recommend the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R.
That’s not all, the gaming performance is quite good too, even without turning on the gaming mode. You can play any sort of game without much latency.
Overall, it’s a no-brainer choice and ticks marks most of the users out there. However, there are only two things that you should know.
If you have an iPhone, you will be able to use it; however, the Hey Melody app does not pair with the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R, and the second is the dual device connection.
It connects to “two devices” but does not “stay active” on both. The movement you switch to the other device, it gets disconnected from the first one. Which does not solve the purpose that I was looking for.
The next best alternative is OnePlus Nord Buds 3 (Review). It covers up all the shortcomings of Nord Buds 2R and adds ANC along with volume controls!
So these are the reasons why you should buy the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R and avoid them. I hope you have found this OnePlus Nord Buds 2R review helpful. Please share it with others looking for a great TWS under 2000 Rs!
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