OnePlus Nord Buds CE TWS

The Nord Buds CE are the latest TWS earbuds from OnePlus. Not only are they part of the budget Nord series, they are also part of the even more budget CE or Core Edition lineup, meaning these are essentially the cheapest earbuds the company currently offers.

Design

The OnePlus Nord Buds CE have a classic one-size-fits-all earbud design similar to the AirPods. OnePlus had previously used this design on the original OnePlus Buds but since moved on to the in-ear design.

The Nord Buds CE earbuds look very similar to the AirPods, with the same hairdryer style shape and nearly identical size for the part that sits inside your ear. This is where they differ from the original OnePlus Buds, which had much more bulbous proportions designed for larger ears.

The stalks on the Buds CE are shorter than the AirPods and feature capacitive touch surface for gesture control. Unfortunately, the Nord Buds CE do not support in-ear detection so there is no automatic play or pause when you insert or remove the earbuds from your ears.

Fortunately, the earbuds are still IPX4 rated, which means they can survive the rain and splashes of water.

The charging case has a relatively small and curvy design. It has the same glossy finish as the earbuds, which tends to get scratched quite easily. The lid is spring-loaded and opens readily. There is no pairing button on the case; instead the earbuds automatically enter pairing mode when the case lid is opened and no paired device is available. Only thing else on the case is the USB-C charging port on the bottom.

Comfort

Comfort is a tricky subject when it comes to this style of earbuds. The one-size-fits-all design can be temperamental and rarely ever works for everyone.

Depending on your ear shape, you may find the Nord Buds CE either too small or too large, which not only affects their comfort but also the sound quality. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to change it, which is why this style of earbuds has mostly gone out of fashion.OnePlus Nord Buds CE TWS Truly Wireless Bluetooth in Ear Earbuds price in Kenya is Ksh 7,000/-