AT A GLANCE
The product in context.
The Nord Buds 4 Pro bring a true-wireless ANC option to the collection alongside the Noise Master Buds 2 and OnePlus Z3 neckband. This page covers the Raven Black E518A listing, Amazon ASIN B0GQTSHLLR. GadgetsBag has not tested these earbuds.
This is a researched editorial overview based on the linked manufacturer information. This product is not in the owner’s collection and has not been tested by GadgetsBag. Pros, cons and the assessment are provisional, not firsthand findings.
A CLOSER LOOK
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THE PUBLISHED DETAILS
Product specifications.
- Driver
- 12mm titanium-coated dynamic driver
- Noise cancellation
- Up to 55dB ANC; manufacturer laboratory claim
- Connection
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Audio codec feature
- LHDC 5.0 requires compatible source-device support
- Battery: AAC, ANC off
- Up to 13 hours earbuds / 54 hours with case, manufacturer claim
- Battery: AAC, ANC on
- Up to 7 hours earbuds / 29 hours with case, manufacturer claim
- Controls
- Touch controls and volume swipe
- Water / dust rating
- IP55 earbuds only; charging case is not rated
- Device switching
- Dual-device connection with supported devices and configuration
Source: OnePlus India feature information, compatibility notes and laboratory conditions ↗. Manufacturer or listing claims are not our measurements. Check the exact regional variant.
THE PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE
Overall review.
Start with the seal
An earbud specification cannot tell you whether the tips will fit your ears comfortably. Compare the supplied sizes and think about how long you normally listen between breaks. For a commute, fit and the ease of taking the buds in and out may matter as much as the headline feature list. Comfort and isolation have not been assessed by GadgetsBag.
Read the battery mode as carefully as the number
The longest published endurance figure is measured with ANC off and includes the charging case. It is not the duration of one uninterrupted listening session with noise cancellation enabled. Decide which mode you expect to use on a journey and compare that mode’s stated figures. Actual endurance also depends on settings, calls and volume; we have not performed a rundown test.
Check features on the phone you actually use
Bluetooth connectivity does not mean every advertised codec or software feature will work with every phone. Check LHDC support and the required settings before making it a buying priority. OnePlus limits some software features to selected devices and software versions. Likewise, dual-device switching should be tried with your own phone and tablet instead of assumed from the presence of two Bluetooth connections.
WEIGH THE TRADE-OFFS
Pros & cons.
Based on published features and editorial assessment; not test results.
Pros
- Pocketable case and true-wireless earpieces
- Published ANC with touch and volume-swipe controls
- Dual-device and higher-resolution codec features on compatible setups
Cons
- Fit, microphone performance and ANC effectiveness remain untested here
- Longest playback claim uses ANC off and includes case recharges
- Advanced codec and software features depend on the source device
Who is it for?
Worth considering for
- Commuters comparing a pocketable ANC audio option
- Listeners who prefer separate earbuds to a neckband
- People whose phone supports the features they want to use
Think about first
- Ear-tip comfort and the seal in each ear
- The ANC-on endurance figure rather than the headline total
- Codec, app and software compatibility with your actual phone
THE TAKEAWAY
Our assessment.
An ANC earbud option to shortlist if fit and phone compatibility suit your routine. Treat the published cancellation and endurance figures as laboratory claims, and compare it with the existing audio options by format and features rather than assuming a new model is automatically better.
Provisional assessment · Hands-on testing pendingWhat we still need to test.
These checks will help turn the initial assessment into a hands-on review.
- Extended comfort with the chosen ear-tip size
- A repeatable ANC-on battery rundown at a stated volume
- Call recordings in quiet and outdoor conditions
- Phone-and-tablet switching on the intended devices
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