The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z focus on convenience, battery life, and reliable connectivity over dazzling audio quality. They might not support high-res codecs like aptX HD, but the sound quality suffices for streaming sources. The IPX5 rating and quick-charging tech make the Bullets Wireless Z stand out in a crowded market segment.

Wireless earphones are so commonplace we hardly give them a second thought. Now that headphone jacks are a rare bird, smartphone manufacturers across the board want a branded pair in their portfolios. OnePlus first launched the Wireless Bullets back in 2018 and updated them in the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 in 2019. This year, OnePlus is getting into the affordable headphones game with the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z.

How’s the design?

What you make of the design of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z really comes down to your opinion on neckband-style earphones. I’m not the biggest fan, but there are certain advantages to being able to hang your earphones around your neck when you are not using them. And hey, you don’t have to worry about losing an earbud either.

The design is, for the most part, identical to the second-generation OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 with a few compromises on materials. The Wireless Z exchanges all the metal bits from the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 for plastic. This isn’t a huge compromise given the difference in pricing.

The design accents from last year’s model have been toned down a bit, though it can still be difficult to tell the two apart from a distance. This goes doubly so if you’re sporting the black variant. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z also come in a blue and oatmeal colorway.

The construction of the Bullets Wireless Z is fairly straightforward. A rubber band wraps around the back of your neck and two plastic stalks form the ends. The right side includes a power button that doubles up for pairing and switching between two paired devices. The USB-C charging port is also located here.

Finally, the earphones are water resistant. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z are IP55 rated, so you can take them out for a run without worrying about sweat or a bit of rain.

Unlike last year’s model, OnePlus is not including a carrying case with the Wireless Z.

How do they sound?

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z might look like the higher-end Bullets Wireless 2, but there are substantial differences in the audio stack. The Bullets Wireless Z employs a single 9.2mm driver, compared to the two drivers of the Wireless 2. This has an obvious impact on sound reproduction.

The overall sound signature of the Bullets Wireless Z can be defined as laid-back, by which I mean warm, unexciting and non-fatiguing. These are the type of earphones you’d keep in all day long for listening to music as you work or do chores around the house.

How’s battery life?

The OnePlus Bullets Z takes a big step forward with battery life. The earphones promise to deliver 20 hours on a single charge. In my experience they matched, and even exceeded, the rated battery life at times.

Should you buy them?

If audio quality is your primary criterion for buying a new pair of earphones, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z wouldn’t be my first choice. In fact, I’d recommend sticking to wired options for that. What the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z offer is a consistent, reliable experience.

The audio quality is good enough to satisfy undemanding users with its bass-boost and dialed-back highs. Battery life is exemplary and build quality is rock solid. Additional niceties, such as support for quick switching between paired devices and water resistance, make the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z quite a value proposition. I’d have no qualms in recommending these to anyone looking for a reliable and affordable pair of Bluetooth earphones.

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