OnePlus has pulled back the curtain on the Nord Buds 4, and the first thing that stands out is the shape. The new earbuds use silicone tips and a stem-style design, while the charging case switches to a cleaner rectangular look that feels more polished than the Nord Buds 3’s oval shell. The teaser also points to a teal color option, and the earbuds will be sold on Amazon India once they launch.
That positioning tells you almost everything: this is the cheaper sibling to the Nord Buds 4 Pro, not a stripped-down flagship in disguise. The Pro model launched in India earlier this year at ₹3,999, so a rumored ₹2,999 price for the standard version would put it squarely in the busy budget TWS lane, where design and battery life matter nearly as much as feature sheets.
Nord Buds 4 design and fit
OnePlus is leaning into a formula that still sells: in-ear buds for a more secure fit, touch controls on the stems, and a case that is easy to pocket. The move from an oval case to a rectangular one is a small change, but it makes the product look less generic. That matters in a category where too many earbuds look like they were designed by committee.
Nord Buds 4 price compared with the Pro model
OnePlus has not spelled out the full spec list yet, but the playbook is obvious enough. To stay near the lower price point, the regular Nord Buds 4 will likely give up some of the Pro model’s extras, including heavier ANC, hi-res audio support, and possibly the larger drivers and longer battery life that helped the pricier version stand out. That is the trade-off budget audio buyers know well: fewer headline features, but a product that should still get the basics right.
- Nord Buds 4 Pro launched in India for ₹3,999
- Nord Buds 4 price is rumored to be around ₹2,999
- Pro model features include up to 55dB ANC, 12mm titanium-coated drivers, LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res audio, Bluetooth 6.0, dual-device connectivity, and up to 54 hours of total playback
Nord Buds 4 versus the Nord Buds 3 series
OnePlus has built a decent reputation in the affordable earbuds segment by sticking to the essentials: solid battery life, dependable call quality, and sound that usually leans toward bass without getting muddy. The Nord Buds 3 series found an audience for exactly that reason, and the Nord Buds 4 looks like a continuation rather than a reset. In India’s crowded audio market, that is probably the smartest move OnePlus can make.
The real question is whether the company can keep the price low without making the earbuds feel too bare-bones. If the Nord Buds 4 lands near ₹2,999 with a comfortable fit and competent sound, it could be one of those unglamorous products that sells well precisely because it does not try too hard. The market is full of louder claims; buyers usually end up choosing the pair that simply works.