OnePlus Buds Pro 2 review: Flagship buds with a mid-tier price tag

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 : Noise-cancelling buds that offer a whole lot for a lot less than the competition

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Spatial Audio with head tracking on the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has an immediate and smooth effect

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The buds support mono playback

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The earbuds’ gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer communicate quickly with the OnePlus 11

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The earbuds’ gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer communicate quickly with the OnePlus 11

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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has the $179 price tag

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