The OnePlus Buds Pro are designed to be sweat and water resistant, with a weight and construction that makes them a good workout companion. The case also features an IPX4 rating, which is rare and seen with few earphones.
The OnePlus Buds Pro use Bluetooth 5.2 with support for SBC, AAC and LHDC codecs. While SBC and AAC are standard on most true wireless headphones, LHDC is much newer. The problem? LHDC is only supported on a limited number of devices – even OnePlus phones don’t support LHDC.
OnePlus has released a new update for its devices that includes a toggle to reduce latency by up to 94 milliseconds and support for Dolby Atmos. However, this feature is only available on OnePlus devices with the latest OxygenOS version and above. The Buds Pro have relatively weak active noise cancellation (ANC) features. ..
The noise cancellation mode on the ATH-M1 is not very useful and most listeners will probably settle for the default “maximum noise cancellation” setting at all times. With the maximum setting on, you’ll notice a slight reduction in ambient sounds from a train car or air conditioning unit.
The silicone tips on these headphones are not as good as competing headphones at blocking high-frequency sounds. If you’re a frequent flyer and want to drown out cabin noise, these headphones may not be the best choice.
Noise cancellation is always better than no isolation, because it prevents auditory masking of ambient noise. This improves sound quality and reduces the likelihood of developing noise-induced hearing loss. However, the OnePlus Buds Pro are outdone by most competitors when it comes to noise cancellation. ..
