OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC Review: Staying Current.

In terms of personal audio, true wireless earphones might be all the rage right now, but the traditional neckband form factor is still widely used. With its legendary Bullets Wireless collection of earbuds having dominated the industry just as Bluetooth was reaching a degree of affordability and practicality, OnePlus is without a doubt one of the most significant brands in this market. It’s interesting to note that OnePlus recently introduced the Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC in India and remains one of the few big proponents of the neckband form factor.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC, which retails for Rs. 2,299, offers a traditional. Can this headset, and the form factor itself, become relevant once more with the addition of ANC? Or perhaps you should invest in truly wireless earbuds? Learn more from this review.

Features of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC design

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC, as the name suggests, is just the Bullets Wireless Z2 with the addition of active noise cancellation. It’s interesting to note that the ANC variant offers a green color option that the non-ANC variant does not.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC has a flexible neckband, small cords attaching to the earpieces, and controls on the neckband itself, just like the majority of neckband wireless earphones available today. The magnetic switch on the earpieces manages power; separating their turns on the headset, while connecting them shuts it off.

The buttons on the neckband, which are all on the left module, are used to easily switch between two paired devices, control playback, switch between ANC and transparency modes, and control volume. The charging USB Type-C port is located on the left module’s underside, while the right side is otherwise empty aside from the OnePlus logo. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless ANC is IP55 rated for dust and water resistance, just like its predecessor.

Specifications and software for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless ANC has app support, which is uncommon but not unheard of for neckband earbuds. When the headset is paired and connected, you may access these settings through the system Bluetooth settings on a compatible OnePlus or Oppo smartphone if you’re using the HeyMelody app for Android.

Although the actual controls and customizations are reasonably simple, they nonetheless provide access to the OnePlus Bullets Wireless ANC’s essential features.

The main features of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless ANC remain largely the same; the headset has 12.4mm dynamic speakers with a frequency response range of 20-20,000Hz and a sensitivity rating of 112dB. The headset connects through Bluetooth 5.2.

The battery life and performance of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless ANC and its non-ANC predecessor share more than just the identical design and technical details; the sound is also very comparable.

Verdict

In exchange for giving up the convenience of genuine wireless networking, there are still worthwhile options to consider, and you do get greater performance in terms of strong hardware and functionality.