OnePlus Nord Buds 2R true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were launched by the company in India on Wednesday. Equipped with 12.4mm titanium coated dynamic drivers, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2R is claimed to provide up to 8 hours of music playback and an additional 30 hours with the charging case. The company says each earbud is equipped with two microphones that support AI-enhanced noise cancellation during calls. The OnePlus Nord Buds 2R has an IP55 rating for sweat and water resistance.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R price in India, availability
The price of OnePlus Nord Buds 2R in India has been set at Rs. 2,199 and the TWS earphones will be available for purchase through the company’s website and Amazon. It is sold in Deep Gray and Triple Blue colors.
at Rs. 2,199 these TWS earphones are cheaper than the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 launched by the company in April for Rs. 2,999. The big difference between these two models is the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) support on the Nord Buds 2R.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2R specs, features
The recently launched OnePlus Nord Buds 2R feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers in a plastic earbud housing that OnePlus claims has been tested on several individuals to improve fit and compatibility. The earbuds support Dolby Atmos, which works with specific smartphones, starting with the OnePlus 7 and newer models. It has a Dirac Audio Tuner feature that works on other OnePlus smartphones.
OnePlus says the new Nord Buds 2R earbuds are equipped with two microphones that support noise cancellation during voice calls by filtering out ambient noise and detecting human voices, along with the company’s AI Clear Call algorithm. It is also claimed to reduce noise from windy or noisy environments while calling.
Each earbud has a 36mAh battery with a claimed battery life of up to eight hours, while the charging case has a 480mAh battery that is said to add another 38 hours of battery life. The OnePlus Nord Buds 2R case has a USB Type-C port for charging and the earbuds offer Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. They can be paired using OnePlus’ Fast Pair feature on the OnePlus 6 and newer smartphones.
Users without OnePlus handsets can pair the earbuds with the HeyMelody app on Android, but the company says the earbuds aren’t supported in the iOS version of the app. The earbuds are IP55 rated for water and sweat resistance. According to the company, each earbud weighs about 4.3g, while the charging case weighs 38.1g.