(TWS) Flagship Killers

S. · September 11, 2025

OnePlus was once the brand that labeled its phones as "Flagship Killers". To compete with said flagships in nearly every metric, all while undercutting the cost by margins that seemed impossible. They may have ultimately wound up joining that higher end of the market altogether, I feel as though they've managed to at least keep the spirit of the concept alive in other aspects. And that is exactly what the OnePlus Buds 4 have managed to achieve in the modern wireless audio landscape. They're not the cheapest pair in the world sure, but for the $100-120 price bracket they punch above their weight as hard as their bass can. No, seriously. When tuned towards a more "warm" profile, they will crank out some serious thump. But it's not even overbearing if you tweak the mids down slightly while boosting the highs a bit. At least that's my preference, though they still have an excellent sound profile across the board either way with the default profiles. LHDC support is also a huge bonus, especially if you are someone like me that enjoys using Tidal to listen to high fidelity tracks. It really brings the most out of these earbuds, however it's essentially an exclusive function to OnePlus devices only (they still sound stellar using AAC codec as well). I also enjoy the continued support/optimization efforts to provide iOS devices with nearly all of the same features that they have on android. It not only makes them superior to Samsung offerings, as they have long since stopped supporting models beyond their Galaxy Buds+ on iOS. Anyway, the OnePlus Buds 4 are a solid pick for the only main compromises being case build quality (crap plastic, but hinge is somewhat sturdy) and the lack of wireless charging (albeit they do charge absurdly fast, as any OnePlus device would). Battery life is a respectable 10-12 hrs, give or take depending on use. I rarely use ANC (they have a good enough seal for me in most cases), though I will use transparency here and there throughout any given time. Differences in volume level should also be considered, since the advertised rating by OnePlus is based on a consistent 50% level. They fit really well, and are comfortable enough for me to actually wear for the duration that they'll last a single charge on. Which is a big deal for me, as I always like to get at least a minimum of 8 hours or so out of a pair of wireless earbuds in-between charges. The case will recharge them about 2-3 times, depending on how much they were used any given time. As for the ANC and transparency, they're a far cry from the days of the Buds Z 2 (which weren't the worst, to say the least). ANC can really create a sort of "seal of silence" when not in a super noisy environment. Since they still aren't quite able to prevent some of louder noises, even with a good seal. But overall it's good enough to be satisfied with at this price point. The transparency is at a similar level; it's substantially better than prior generations. It's not quite "AirPod Pro 2" level, but it's much better than a lot of what the competition has to offer (such as JBL or Soundcore). All in all they're a great pair of earbuds that have seamless integration on android thanks to using Fast Pair, and even have multi-point connection to boot. Aside from the lack of wireless charging, they still genuinely felt like an upgrade over my previous pair of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -- even with the latter being a "Pro" variant while these are positioned as the current non-Pro model.

Fantastic Sound and Comfort for the Price!

j. · September 26, 2025

I’ve been using the OnePlus Buds 4 in Storm Gray for a few weeks now, and they’ve really impressed me. The Bluetooth 5.4 connection is solid with no dropouts, and the adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) works surprisingly well for blocking out background noise — it’s close to what you’d expect from pricier earbuds.The sound quality is great, with a nice balance of deep bass and clear highs. Unfortunately, cannot use the LHDC codec with my Samsung phone. They feel super light and comfortable even during long wear, thanks to the ergonomic design and different ear tip sizes.Battery life is solid too: I get about 9 hours with ANC on, and the charging case extends it to roughly 45 hours total, which is fantastic. Plus, the IP55 rating means I don’t have to worry about sweat or a bit of rain during my runs.The touch controls are responsive and easy to customize, although some features like AI translation only work with OnePlus devices.Overall, the OnePlus Buds 4 offer top-tier features and sound quality at a mid-range price point. Perfect for everyday use, workouts, and travel. Just wish Samsung would use LHDC codec so I can get the most out of these buds.

Best Earbuds in this price range I've ever used

C.B. · February 21, 2026

Wow! I love these Buds! They are light but feel solid and well built, the bluetooth connection is lightning fast and I've had 0 issues reconnecting when I take them off and put them on. The sound quality is fantastic for the $100 price range. These guys punch far above their weight class.. I was considering the samsung pro 3 buds but after reading reviews amd a couple hours of research online Oneplus buds 4 kept coming up, highly reccomended, often times better than bose, beats, or samsung.. I 100% agree.. the Bass, the NC, the transparency mode all work perfectly also the EQ is very easy to adjust and their app is hands down bettet than any of the more expensive competition.. app took me 2 minutes to master from top to bottom.. 6/5 if it was available. I would buy again and will reccomend to anybody i come across looking for a quality pair but not trying to spend a car payment on some Buds

Superior audio and price at the cost of premium features

U.D. · October 23, 2025

A very solid choice. Chose this pair based on the good reviews that it had received and i must say. They are true. LDHC is amazing.By no means im not an expert but ive used enough tech to hold myself responsible for the following statements:Audio: 5 out 5. You cannot do better for that price range. Furthermore it blows my jbl buds that costed twice the price out of the water. It holds ground with bose nc 700 and honestly in a few tests that i run it had better imagingBattery: 3.5 out of 5. It holds about 4 to 5 hours at 70-80% volume without ancVolume and anc: 4.7 out of 5. They are quite loud. I work in noisy enviroment and they do good enough with anc turned off. ANC is good. Not as good as bose but close.Transparency mode: 3 out of 5. Its there its mediocre.Button interaction: 4 out of 5. It does all the neccesary stuff. Volume, calls, play , pause, next, previous. ANC on off.You can even tweak it a bit to add other stuff Both buds work indepedently. Which helps you in case you use one at the time.Comfort: 4 out 5 sometimes i feel they are not there sometimes. They dont fall. I was surprised actually even though the platic feels cheap and not premium but who cares...Case: 3 out of 5 . One of the weakest points imo. It feels very fragile in my hands. If jbl did something right. It was the case undestroyable and quite sleek to the touch. A feeling which i miss here.App: 2 out of 5. Dont like melody app. Feels weird unpolished and cheap. Like these headphones. So i cant complain. Id rather take the boring app and superior audio and hardware for this price than vice versa.Matchy matchy with my oneplus 12.10 out of 10. I love this colour both phone and buds look gorgeous.Sorry for butchered english and long post. Here is a potato 🥔