OnePlus Wireless Z: An In-Depth Review and First Impressions
The OnePlus Wireless Z are a pair of wireless neckband earphones from OnePlus, available for a price under 2000 rupees. This article provides an unboxing and first impressions of the earphones, covering their design, features, and sound quality based on initial use.
Unboxing: What’s Inside?
Inside the box, the packaging is good and contains the OnePlus Wireless Z earphones themselves. The design will be familiar to those who have seen previous models. Alongside the earphones, the accessories include product documentation, a USB Type-C charging cable, and extra ear tips in different sizes.
Design and Build Quality
The look and feel of the OnePlus Wireless Z are exactly the same as the previous generation model. The earbuds feature a metal casing and are magnetic, allowing them to clip together when not in use. The overall construction quality is excellent, utilizing good quality plastic that makes the earphones very lightweight. While TWS earphones are popular, the neckband style remains a very functional design, as it can simply be worn around the neck like a locket when not in use.
Controls, Ports, and Features
All the controls are located on the right-hand side of the neckband. Here you will find volume up and down buttons, along with a multi-function button used to play or pause music and to receive or disconnect calls.
A standout feature is the Quick Switch button. This allows you to connect the earphones to two devices simultaneously and easily switch between them with a press of this button.
For charging, there is a USB Type-C port. The earphones also support the latest Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity.
Battery and Warp Charge
The OnePlus Wireless Z supports Warp Charge technology. This provides an impressive 10 hours of music playback from just 10 minutes of charging, a major highlight for users who need power in a hurry.
Fit and Comfort
The earphones come with multiple ear tips to ensure a proper fit. The mid-sized tips fit very well, and when properly seated, they provide a significant amount of noise cancellation. This is because a perfect fit creates a vacuum that completely blocks out your ears from surrounding noise, reducing what you can hear from the outside world.
Sound Quality Analysis
The earphones are equipped with 9.2mm drivers. The overall sound signature is best suited for certain genres of music.
Vocals and Mids
The vocals and mids are one of the best aspects of these earphones. They are probably one of the best in this category, making them excellent for listening to melodious songs or classical music where vocals are prominent.
Bass, Lows, and Highs
The performance in the lower and higher frequencies is a different story. The bass is not a strong point. For genres like hip-hop or pop music, the thumping sound that is expected from the lows is not present. The bass should have been better.
The highs, or treble, are decent. They are not bad and can be described as average to above-average.
Other Notable Features
The OnePlus Wireless Z comes with an IP55 certification, which means they are sweat-proof and dust-proof. This makes them suitable for use during exercise without any issues. They are also available in several interesting and jazzy, trendy colors for those who like a more vibrant look.
Final Verdict: Are They Worth It?
Considering the price is under 2000 rupees, which is nearly half the price of previous models, the OnePlus Wireless Z are worth it. While other earphones at this price point may offer better sound, the combination of excellent build quality, the OnePlus brand, and standout features like Warp Charge makes them a very good option. They are highly recommended for those who prioritize vocals and classical music over heavy bass.
