OnePlus Buds 4 Storm Gray with ANC
Score: 87/100
Google Pixel Buds 2a with ANC
Score: 86/100Rankings
OnePlus Buds 4 are mid-range true-wireless earbuds with a coaxial dual-driver system, hybrid ANC up to 55 dB, and LHDC 5.0 high-resolution audio support. They lack wireless charging and have a bulkier case, and Bluetooth range is limited to about 10 m. They fit users looking for strong ANC, long battery life, and hi-res audio on a budget.
Google Pixel Buds 2a are compact true-wireless earbuds offering strong ANC and a long 27-hour total battery life. The trade-off is reduced audio detail at high volume and limited iOS functionality. Best for Android users who value comfort, quick charging and sweat resistance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 10 hoursbest | |
45 hoursbest | 27 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 49.42 gbest | 52.3 g |
10 metersbest | — | |
11 mmbest | 11 mmbest | |
— | 2best | |
98 dBbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (With Case) (hours) | 45 hours | 27 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 49.42 g | 52.3 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the OnePlus Buds 4 a strong mid-range offering, praising its deep hybrid ANC, long battery life, and LHDC 5.0 hi-res audio, while noting the missing wireless charging and modest IP ratings as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users commend the comfort, effective noise cancellation, and subtle Storm Gray design, but express concerns about the bulkier charging case, lack of wireless charging, and limited long-term feedback due to the product's recent launch.
“Excellent ANC performance (84% noise reduction, 40 dB across frequencies, on par with premium models).”
“Comfortable lightweight design (4.7 g per bud, wearable for hours).”
Professional reviewers praise the Pixel Buds 2a for their exceptionally comfortable, secure fit and clear low-mid sound signature, while noting the clever twist stabilizer eliminates stem-related issues. However, they caution that the earbuds lose some audio detail at high volumes and that full feature parity is limited to Android devices.
Search results did not surface direct consumer reviews, indicating a lack of widely reported praise or complaints.
