The 2nd generation AirPods Pro are some of the most complete Bluetooth headphones on the market, and one of the references for other manufacturers due to their sound quality, autonomy and functions such as spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. But OnePlus has returned to the game and hit the table with its Bud Pro 2given that They promise many of the features of Apple’s headphones along with a good design and a much lower price.. We put both proposals face to face to know their characteristics, differences and prices.
Features AirPods Pro 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2
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Specifications |
airpods pro 2 |
OnePlus Bud pro 2 |
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dimensions and weight |
Earcups: 1.25″ high by 0.75″ wide by 0.95″ thick; weight of 5.3 grams | Case: 4.52 cm high by 6.06 cm wide and 2.17 cm thick; weight of 50.8 grams |
Ear cups: 0.9 in. by 0.8 in. by 1.2 in.; weight of 4.9 grams | Case: 6.14 cm by 5 cm by 2.54 cm; weight of 47.3 grams (complete) |
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sound technology |
Apple Custom High Excursion Driver, Custom High Dynamic Range Amplifier, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Ambient Mode, Slotted Pressure Compensation, Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking and Adaptive EQ |
Dual 11mm baffle drivers + 6mm speaker, 10Hz to 40kHz frequency response, up to 48dB Intelligent Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio |
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sensors |
Skin sensor, accelerometer with motion detection, accelerometer with voice detection and touch control |
IMU inertial sensors (activity and posture reminders) |
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microphones |
Two beamforming microphones, microphone facing in |
Three microphones in each earpiece with -38 dB sensitivity and 10 mW power rating |
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connectivity |
Apple H2 chip for earphones, U1 chip in MagSafe charging case, and Bluetooth 5.3 |
Bluetooth 5.3 (LHDC, AAC, SBC and LC3 codecs), transmission protocols BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP, Google Fast Pair, multipoint connection (two devices) |
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controls |
Press once to play audio, pause it, or answer a call; press twice to go to the next song; press three times to return to the previous song; press and hold to switch between active noise cancellation and adaptive ambient sound mode; swipe up or down to adjust the volume, and say “Hey Siri” to listen to a song, make a call, get directions, and more |
Touch controls | press once: pause playback/answer incoming calls/hang up calls; double press: next song/reject call; press three times: previous song; long press for 1 second: noise reduction switch; long press for 3 seconds: switch to headphones | Custom settings via the HeyMelody app |
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battery |
Up to six hours of audio playback on a single charge (up to 5.5 hours if Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking is enabled), up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge. With the MagSafe charging case you get up to 30 hours of audio playback or up to 24 hours of talk time |
Up to nine hours per charge and up to 39 hours with case with noise cancellation off, volume at 50% and AAC; Up to six hours per charge and up to 25 hours with case with noise canceling on, volume at 50% and AAC; Phone calls up to four hours with volume at 50%, AAC and active noise cancellation |
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endurance |
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4) |
Headphones: IP55 | Charging case: IPX4 |
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price |
299 euros |
179 euros |
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
ONEPLUS Buds Pro 2 – Wireless Earbuds with up to 39 Hours Battery Life, Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio – Arbor Green, Amazon Exclusive
- sound technologies: Apple drew attention with the function of spatial audio with dynamic head trackingand other manufacturers have decided to include it in their headphones, such as OnePlus with its Buds Pro 2. In its first version it is only compatible with OnePlus 11, but it will come to other models later. The company has collaborated with Google to use Android 13’s native spatial audio feature. Both proposals come with active noise cancellation and ambient/transparency mode.
- sensors: AirPods Pro have a skin sensor, accelerometer with motion detection, with voice detection and touch control. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 offer IMU inertial sensors for activity and posture reminders, with special features like Neck Health. there is also OnePlus AudioID 2.0 to create a custom audio profile with enhanced natural sound through a quick hearing scan and test. This feature is native on OnePlus devices running Android 11 onwards and on iOS/Android 7.0 or later, the HeyMelody app is required. Since iOS 16, Apple allows you to scan the shape of your ears in 3D to improve spatial audio.
- connectivity: Despite the fact that AirPods Pro are Bluetooth 5.3 headphones that can, in theory, connect to any device with this technology, the truth is that they are made to be used with Apple products, and that is where the H2 chip for fast setup and stable connection. The case integrates the U1 chip to make use of the ‘Precision Search’ function. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have Bluetooth 5.3, and despite the fact that the “easiest” experience is obtained with a smartphone of the brand because everything is integrated natively, the HeyMelody app is available for other devices with Android or iOS, in addition to offer multipoint connection and Google Fast Pair for quick pairing, so they are more universal.
- Battery: OnePlus promises that the Buds Pro 2 will last up to nine hours of playback per charge and up to 39 hours with the case with noise canceling turned off, reaching six hours and up to 25 hours with the case and ANC. The latter are figures very similar to those of the 2nd generation AirPods Pro.
- Endurance: Apple Totally Wireless Bluetooth Headphones have IPX4 protection; The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, according to the brand, have an IP55 rating and the case, IPX4. That is, the headphones of both firms can be used to play sports.
- Price: The RRP of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is 179 euros, while that of the 2nd generation AirPods Pro is 299 euros.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 VS AirPods Pro 2, which fully wireless Bluetooth headphones to buy?
OnePlus has gone all-out with its Buds Pro 2 fully wireless Bluetooth headphones, as the brand has collaborated with Danish firm Dynaudio (specializing in speakers that only use their drivers) to deliver rich sound, as well as Google. for him native spatial audio introduced in Android 13his powerful active noise cancellation, low latency and fast charging which provides up to 10 additional hours with just 10 minutes.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are the best option if you have a OnePlus smartphone, and a proposal to take into account if you have Android phones from other brands, since they also have Google Fast Pair and are compatible and customizable through the app HeyMelody. This app is also available on the App Store and can be downloaded by iPhone users, enabling the use of the OnePluds Buds Pro 2. But are they better for iPhone users than the 2nd generation AirPods Pro?
Some features, like spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, don’t work with iPhone, and this function is one of its main attractions. If you are looking for the most complete experience with an iPhone, the AirPods Pro (2022) are the most appropriate choice. And it’s a shame if you check the price, since the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 cost much less than Apple’s: 179 euros compared to 299 euros.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
ONEPLUS Buds Pro 2 – Wireless Earbuds with up to 39 Hours Battery Life, Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio – Arbor Green, Amazon Exclusive
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