


The design and fit of the OnePlus Nord Buds CE are designed keeping a set target audience in mind, and we feel they would live up to the expectations of the people who are buying them for the most part. Not overly cheap, and not in the top brass either. However, if you are someone who finds the fit sub-par and has to reach out to the buds to fix it through the day, then you could find yourself triggering the actions that are associated with that touch pattern.Īs a package, these look exactly what you pay for them. The sensitivity of the touch sensors is great, and the slightly different finish on the stem makes it easier to recognise the touch-sensitive areas. We’d recommend trying the buds out for yourself before making a purchasing decision.Īs for the controls, they are embedded at the top of the stem, with the touch-sensitive region having a matte finish compared to the rest of the buds. While some found it to be perfect, others had complaints of pain within an hour and a half of usage, which is a really short time considering the modern usage times. They have what we call here the AirPods-esque design, meaning that the fit was polarising. The buds slid in and out of the case with ease. They have a long stem, which we are generally not big fans of. When it comes to the buds, they also carry over the same colour scheme as the case. And, we did not have a great experience during day-to-day use. The hinge connecting the rest of the case to the lid, due to the lack of a string opening and closing mechanism, felt lose and quite flimsy. However, a few more colour options and a dual-tone design would have been great additions to the overall look of the earbuds. Our Misty Grey review unit had some fans around the test centre. The earbuds come in two colours – Misty Grey and Moonlight White. However, even if you use it carefully, it tends to pick up scratches with time, dampening the looks quite a bit. Fresh out of the box, the case looks absolutely beautiful. The oval-shaped charging case is made with glossy plastic and sports a subtle OnePlus branding on the front. OnePlus Nord Buds CE are designed in a way which looks much higher than its price at a distance, but when you have a closer look, the flaws start to come to the surface. So, to gauge whether OnePlus’ latest offering can stand up to the claims and competition it faces, we put the OnePlus Nord Buds CE to the test at the Digit Test Centre.

The brand has launched its new TWS earbuds in a market that, off-late, has seen a steep rise in competition. The OnePlus Nord Buds CE, as the name suggests, are an addition to that same line of products, joining the OnePlus Nord Buds in OnePlus’ quest to stand tall against competitors like Realme, Xiaomi, and Oppo. They are targeted towards the people who are out in the market, looking for strictly value-for-money products and want to get their hands on a OnePlus product without breaking the bank. A prime example of that is their Nord line of products. Apart from selling their top-of-the-line products, they have also understood and catered to the need for budget devices for Indian audiences. In the last few years, OnePlus has been very proactive in the Indian market when it comes to launching new products.
