OnePlus is back in the midrange game but skipped the headphone jack, so here are the best headphones to pair with the OnePlus Nord.
The much-rumored OnePlus Nord is finally official. It marks the company’s first return to the midrange category since the OnePlus X. Unfortunately, like the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, the OnePlus Nord doesn’t mark a return to the headphone jack. Instead, you’ll have to do some digging and find a wireless pair that meets your needs. Here’s our list of the best headphones for the OnePlus Nord to help you get started.
Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best OnePlus Nord headphones regularly as new ones launch.
Where better to find earbuds for a brand-new device than OnePlus itself? OnePlus announced new OnePlus Buds alongside the Nord, making them a natural combination to try. OnePlus smartphone owners benefit from automatic over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, and remappable controls. The OnePlus Buds come in three color variants: White, Gray, and Nord Blue, so you can match the headsets with your handset.
Anyone who takes hands-free calls will be impressed by the OnePlus Buds’ triple-microphone system and ambient noise-reduction technology. Voices are relayed clearly, and the microphones do a surprisingly good job of reducing wind noise. If you have a OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 8 series smartphone, you can take advantage of 3D sound via Dolby Atmos support, too, which makes movies even more immersive.
Bassheads will appreciate the exaggerated low-end response, while all-purpose users will revel in the automatic ear-detecting sensors that allow for auto-play and pause functionality. The case supports OnePlus’ famed Warp Charge capabilities whereby 10 minutes of charging via USB-C yields 10 hours of playtime. The OnePlus Buds have earned an IPX4 rating, making them resistant to water and sweat. If you’re unbothered by the semi-open, AirPods-like design, these are a solid pair of daily use earphones.
The OnePlus Buds may be the new kids on the block, but the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z has built quite the name for itself. For starters, this neckband headset charges with incredible efficiency — just 10 minutes of USB-C charging is all it takes for 10 hours of playtime.
