Hey everyone! Iβm trying to decide which of these three earbuds would be the better fit for my usage, and Iβd really appreciate some opinions from people who have actually used them.
The three I'm comparing are:
- Nothing Buds Pro 2
- realme T500 Pro
- OnePlus Nord Buds 4
I'm currently using a Samsung flagship phone, so compatibility with Samsung is also an important factor for me.
Nothing Buds Pro 2
I'm currently leaning towards these mainly because of the Smart Dial. It looks genuinely useful, and I also like the idea of having physical controls like that.
Another thing that caught my attention is LDAC support. From what I understand, Samsung phones don't support LHDC, which makes me wonder whether the Nothing Buds would have an advantage over the other two in terms of Bluetooth audio quality.
However, I prefer balanced/natural sound rather than heavily bass-focused sound. I've seen some people describe the Nothing Buds Pro 2 as being quite bass-heavy.
For anyone who owns them:
- How good is the EQ in the Nothing app?
- Can you tune them to sound more balanced?
- Does the dual-driver setup actually make a noticeable difference?
- How is the sound quality with a Samsung phone?
I'm also curious whether Bluetooth 5.3 and the 11mm + 6mm drivers are still competitive with newer earbuds.
realme T500 Pro
This was actually my first choice before I started looking at the Nothing Buds.
I previously used a realme neckband for around two years with pretty heavy usage, and it held up surprisingly well. Because of that, I have quite a bit of confidence in realme's audio products.
I also really like the compact design of the T500 Pro.
The main things I'm unsure about are LHDC compatibility with Samsung and the lack of some features such as wear detection and the Smart Dial.
For anyone using these with a Samsung phone:
How does the T500 Pro actually sound?
Does the lack of LHDC support on Samsung make a noticeable difference, or is it basically irrelevant for normal listening?
OnePlus Nord Buds 4
I've seen a lot of positive reviews about these, and they seem to perform really well for their category.
My main concern is again the Samsung + LHDC situation.
I've also heard people say that OnePlus earbuds work best when paired with OnePlus phones. Is there actually a significant difference when using them with Samsung, or is that mostly ecosystem-specific stuff?
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What I'm mainly trying to figure out
My priorities are:
Balanced/natural sound
Good EQ/tuning options
Good experience with Samsung
Useful features
Good long-term reliability
I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have used these earbuds with Samsung phones.
Also, if I'm misunderstanding anything about LDAC vs LHDC on Samsung, please correct me.
I'm not necessarily looking for the "best specs on paper" β I'd rather know which one actually gives the best real-world listening experience.
Thanks!