OnePlus
OnePlus Nord Buds 2
₹2,494
realme
realme Buds T300
₹2,199
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right wireless earbuds for your needs.
Price gap
₹295
Score gap
2 pts
Rating gap
0.1
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Editor's analysis
A hand-written take on how these two compare in the real world.
This is the Rs 2,000-2,500 ANC showdown that dominates Indian shopping carts. The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 at Rs 2,494 pack 12.4mm Titanium drivers with 25dB ANC, while the realme Buds T300 at Rs 2,199 counter with 12.4mm Dynamic Bass drivers and a stronger 30dB ANC. Both deliver identical driver sizes but the realme edges ahead on noise cancellation depth - meaningful if you ride Mumbai locals or Delhi Metro daily. The OnePlus wins on ecosystem integration if you already own a OnePlus phone with HeyMelody app tuning.
Round by round
How each product stacks up across the key dimensions.
Product A
OnePlus Nord Buds 2
3
wins
Product B
realme Buds T300
2
wins
₹2,494
₹2,199
4.3 / 5
4.2 / 5
92/100
90/100
Bestseller
Bestseller
12.4mm Titanium
12.4mm Dynamic Bass
Up to 36 hours (with case)
Up to 40 hours (with case)
Quick summary
This is the Rs 2,000-2,500 ANC showdown that dominates Indian shopping carts.
The realme Buds T300 offer better value - stronger 30dB ANC, longer 40hr battery, and Rs 295 cheaper. Choose the Nord Buds 2 only if you are deep in the OnePlus ecosystem or prefer the Titanium driver tuning for vocal-heavy music.
Side by side
Each pick at a glance, what they include and what they cost.
OnePlus
Driver Size
12.4mm Titanium
Battery Life
Up to 36 hours (with case)
Active Noise Cancellation
25dB ANC
Bluetooth Version
5.3
realme
Driver Size
12.4mm Dynamic Bass
Battery Life
Up to 40 hours (with case)
Active Noise Cancellation
30dB ANC
Bluetooth Version
5.3
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What sets them apart
The decisions you are actually making when you pick one over the other.
The realme Buds T300 is 12% more affordable, saving you ₹295. Both are within a similar price range.
The realme Buds T300 leads in battery life with Up to 40 hours (with case) compared to Up to 36 hours (with case).
The realme Buds T300 is more efficient in weight with 4.1g per earbud compared to 4.7g per earbud.
Spec sheet
Side-by-side numbers with subtle highlighting on the stronger value.
| Specification | OnePlus Nord Buds 2 | realme Buds T300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹2,494 | ₹2,199 |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5(5,623) | 4.2 / 5(4,156) |
| Driver Size | 12.4mm Titanium | 12.4mm Dynamic Bass |
| Battery Life | Up to 36 hours (with case) | Up to 40 hours (with case) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | 25dB ANC | 30dB ANC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
| Charging Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Microphones | 4 Mics with AI | 4 Mics with ENC |
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud | 4.1g per earbud |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value in that row.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Where each pick shines, and where you'll have to compromise.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your priorities, not the spec sheet.
Choose
OnePlus Nord Buds 2
If you want
Choose
realme Buds T300
If you want
Buying tip
Both use 12.4mm drivers but the realme's Dynamic Bass tuning pushes more low-end, which actually helps mask metro train rumble even before ANC kicks in. The OnePlus Titanium drivers handle mids and highs more cleanly for podcast listeners.
Ready to decide?
Quick answers
Yes, the 5dB difference is audible in noisy environments. On a Mumbai local train or crowded bus, the T300 cuts more low-frequency rumble. In quiet offices, both perform similarly since there is less noise to cancel.
Both use AI noise cancellation for calls, but the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 have a slight edge in windy conditions thanks to better mic placement. For auto-rickshaw calls, the difference is marginal - both struggle with heavy wind noise above 40 kmph.
The realme Buds T300 win with 40hr total battery vs 36hr on the Nord Buds 2. With ANC on, both drop by roughly 30-40%, giving you about 24hr and 22hr respectively. Real-world usage typically falls 10-15% below claimed figures.