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You may have an easy way to get real wireless earbuds on a budget. The OnePlus Buds are currently available on Amazon for $ 54.99 – the lowest price ever. That’s 30% off the usual sticker and could make it attractive if the original $ 79 makes it difficult to justify. This is one of the better deals we saw this Cyber Monday.
The OnePlus Buds offer more than you’d expect for the price, especially when they’re for sale. They’re ready for workouts with IPX4 water resistance and exceptionally fast wired charging. You also get strong microphone quality, not to mention convenience like ear detection which automatically pauses playback.
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They are not for everyone. Depending on your ears, the fit can be loose or uncomfortable and the connection can be broken. You could also miss out on the aptX audio processing if you are an enthusiast. These are more for occasional listening and phone calls than for immersing yourself in an album. At this price, however, the OnePlus Buds’ problems are more forgivable.
You don’t need a OnePlus phone, we’d add. While this was originally the case if you wanted to update the firmware, any phone running Android 6.0 or later now has the same option. You also get Android’s quick pairing so you don’t have to mess with the OnePlus Buds
If you want quality earbuds or are otherwise determined to save money, check out our Cyber Monday Deals Hub for more great deals. You can also find portable audio sales on our headphone listings hub.