OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro has convinced a long-time AirPods Pro 3 user to switch sides. The reviewer praises the earbuds' exceptional battery performance, noting they've lasted over a week with daily two-hour usage while still retaining 40% charge in the case and 100% in the earbuds. This outperforms Apple's flagship, which would require at least one recharge during the same period.

Beyond battery life, the Nord Buds 4 Pro offer Bluetooth 6.0 support for lower latency and better efficiency, along with LHDC 5.0 codec for high-resolution audio streaming. Active noise cancellation reaches up to 55 dB, effectively handling background noise in environments like trains and flights. The aggressive highest ANC mode creates slight pressure in the ears but performs well in noisy conditions.

Priced at approximately $43, these earbuds undercut most competitors in their price range and even some flagship models. While limited to India currently, previous Nord models expanded to other regions including the US. The bass-heavy sound profile requires EQ adjustment through the companion app, but the core experience delivers excellent value for the price, positioning OnePlus as having a solid affordable audio winner.