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OnePlus Buds 4 vs Sony WF-C510
Product A: OnePlus
82 of 166 known
Change OnePlus Buds 4
Product B: Sony
81 of 166 known
78 of 157 fields differ
- 40 different values
- 38 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 62 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3.5hB: 1hOnePlus is 3.5 times higher.
- With caseA: 45hB: 22hOnePlus is 23 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.73g
B4.6g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
OnePlus Buds 37Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/oneplus-buds-4-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the OnePlus Buds 4 are the successors to last year's OnePlus Buds 3.
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Successor
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, GB, JP5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510Read 5 October 2026Exact UK maker product page establishes GB market.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-08-26-Sony-Electronics-Adds-the-WF-C510-to-its-Truly-Wireless-Earbud-RangeRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch identifies the US market. GB and JP are independently established by their exact regional maker pages.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C510Read 5 October 2026Exact Japanese maker product page establishes JP market.
Colours
Storm Gray, Zen Green1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026
Blue, Yellow, Black, White1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AOnePlus Buds 4
| Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 11 | 1 |
| Tweeter | 6 | 1 |
BSony WF-C510
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026Published driver diameter. Unpublished driver technology, count and diaphragm material remain absent.12Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-c510/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact maker support specification table states 6 mm. Producer opened the full public table. Reviewer independently verified public official indexed cells where direct fetch was unavailable. Manual page 123 confirms weight, radio and charge fields.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850117-REG/sony_wfc510_b_wf_c510_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFC510/B rows state one driver per earpiece, Dynamic and 6 mm. Maker independently states 6 mm. The WalkmanBlog exact-model teardown shows the single main driver. Unrelated retailer microphone/weight errors are not imported.20Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/16/sony-wf-c510-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact-model public teardown identifies the main 6.0 mm driver after removing the cell. One driver is shown inside an earbud. This independently corroborates the explicit retailer one-per-earpiece count.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 specification states 6 mm dynamic. One-per-earpiece count is separately explicit in B&H and corroborated by the exact-model teardown.
Driver type
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Dynamic13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850117-REG/sony_wfc510_b_wf_c510_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US black WFC510/B retailer specification explicitly says Dynamic. Maker UK/Japan lists closed construction and 6 mm but does not independently name the transducer mechanism.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 specification states 6 mm dynamic. Corroborates the explicit B&H dynamic row.
Driver size
11mm
6mm
Drivers per bud
2
1
Diaphragm material
Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm. Tweeter: flat diaphragm.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker illustrated driver descriptions explicitly assign ceramic-metal diaphragm to the woofer and flat diaphragm to the tweeter. Flat does not by itself establish planar-magnetic technology.
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
Balanced, Serenade, Bass Mode2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026
Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech14Maker product pagesupport.sony.jp/electronics/support/articles/00364150Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 Japanese Sound Connect use guide lists eight named presets. Manual, Custom1/Custom2 and Off are separate editable/default options, not added named factory curves.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
The measured default response has increased sub-bass below 100 Hz and otherwise closely follows the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve.5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Written Objective Measurements section describes the measured default curve and explicitly names its target. No numeric graph interpolation or MDAQS score is stored in acoustic deviation fields.
Lab response has reduced lows and highs relative to the reviewer preference curve. Midrange can sound more prominent by comparison.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Exact firmware 1.0.2/app 10.4.2 lab commentary. No rating converted into dB.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck analysis and source preference curve.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Speech remains understandable in the published voice samples across several noise environments.5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer microphone demonstrations and written conclusions, not a maker call-noise claim. Firmware and codec are not specified.
Recorded speech samples show limited office-noise rejection, with better handling of simulated street and wind noise.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Exact review standardized speech demos. Codec and individual recording firmware are unknown.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth, with simulated background noise, wind and reverberation.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AOnePlus Buds 4
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.52 |
BSony WF-C510
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 10.48 |
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Provided sample, four days testing, firmware 1.0.2 and app 10.4.2. Transparency off. Ran 10 h 29 min. Codec not stated. No case recharges included.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks at 75 dB SPL. This method does not establish an unstated ANC or codec setting for a particular sample.
Longest tested use per charge
5.52h
10.48h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
22Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete headset parts diagram on printed page 11 labels microphones left/right, one per earbud. Shared call/ambient microphones counted once. Case parts diagram has no microphone. No bone sensor inferred.20Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/16/sony-wf-c510-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact-model teardown identifies the mic hole and matching housing hole. Maker full parts diagram labels one physical microphone on each unit, used for calls and ambient sound. No additional microphone is identified by the complete hardware inventory.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-08-26-Sony-Electronics-Adds-the-WF-C510-to-its-Truly-Wireless-Earbud-RangeRead 5 October 2026
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
AOnePlus Buds 4
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Low latency mode | 47 |
BSony WF-C510
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47ms
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Connection per platform
AOnePlus Buds 4
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
BSony WF-C510
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Features that need a specific device
AOnePlus Buds 4
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LHDC 5.0 high-resolution playback | Compatible Android device with LHDC 5.0. OnePlus Android 12 or later uses Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later devices use HeyMelody. Not supported on iOS. |
| OnePlus 3D Audio and Golden Sound | OnePlus Android 12 or later uses Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody. |
| Steady Connect | Select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. |
| AI Translation | Select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 or later. Supported languages are listed in the app. |
| Voice assistant shortcut | Enable in OnePlus phone Settings or HeyMelody. Available assistant functions depend on the smartphone and its installed assistant. |
| Single-tap playback control | Disabled by default. Enable manually in OnePlus phone Settings or HeyMelody. |
| 47 ms low-latency mode | Automatically enabled for OnePlus phone users. Other brands require manual activation in HeyMelody. |
BSony WF-C510
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| 360 Reality Audio | Compatible streaming service and content. Ear-shape analysis requires Sony | Sound Connect on Android or iOS. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
70mAh17Retailer pageenter.online/tehnica-audio/casti/sony-wf-c510-black-fara-firRead 7 October 2026Exact black WF-C510 specifications explicitly label earbud accumulator 70 mAh. Typical/rated distinction is not stated. Corroborated by several retailer tables, not calculated from watt-hours or current.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact headset specification states built-in lithium-ion 3.85 V, 70 mAh. Retailers explicitly distinguish earbud 70 from case 300. Typical/rated capacity basis is unstated. No capacity was computed from voltage or energy.
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AOnePlus Buds 4
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 11 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 45 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 6 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 24 |
| ANC off | LHDC | No | 9 |
| ANC off | LHDC | Yes | 37 |
| ANC on | LHDC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | LHDC | Yes | 22 |
| Call | Not available | No | 6 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 24 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 17 |
BSony WF-C510
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparency | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 11 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 9 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 22 |
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 24 exact codec/mode table. EQ, DSEE and Service Link shorten runtimes. Case excluded. Call runtime matches across all published noise modes, so one call row is retained. ANC-off on C510 means ambient processing off, since it has no ANC.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C510Read 5 October 2026Long battery section explicitly 11 h earbuds plus 22 h total including case. Footnote codec AAC, EQ and DSEE off, other features at default. Case total is published, not inferred.
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
11h
Total with case (claimed)
45h
22h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
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Talk time (claimed)
6h
5h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single tap, Double tap, Triple tap, Touch and hold for one second, Slide up and down3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original English touch table. Single-tap playback is disabled by default and must be enabled in app settings.
Press once on left to turn Ambient Sound Mode on or off, Press once on right to play or pause, Press twice on right to skip to next track, Press three times on right to skip to previous or current track, Press four or more times on left to lower volume, Press four or more times on right to increase volume, Press twice on either to receive, end or cancel a call, Press and hold on either to reject a call, Press and hold on right to use or cancel Google app or Siri2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 18 factory button operations. Group reassignment and disabling through Sound Connect are documented separately. These are physical presses, not capacitive touch gestures.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Google Gemini, Google Assistant, Apple Siri2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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No15Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/11/28/sony-wf-c510-reviewRead 7 October 2026Purchased black sample used for nearly three months. Explicitly no proximity sensor and no automatic pause when removed. Independently corroborated by Scarbir own purchased sample.19Reviewscarbir.com/tws/sony-wf-c510-reviewRead 7 October 2026Controls section explicitly says music does not automatically pause when an earbud is removed.
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
HeyMelody and OnePlus Wireless Earphones3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original guide names built-in Wireless Earphones / OnePlus Buds settings on OnePlus phones and HeyMelody for other Android/iOS phones. Current US footnotes take precedence for advanced feature OS requirements.
Sony | Sound Connect2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker displays Hi-Res Audio Wireless branding and describes compatible LHDC 5.0 high-resolution playback.
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Communication certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
OnePlus Buds 4 (one pair), OnePlus Buds 4 Charging Case, Type-C Charging Cable, Ear Tips (S, M, L pairs, M pre-installed), User Manual and Safety and Warranty1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026
Sony WF-C510 earbuds, Charging case, Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS, M, LL), Documents2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete standard box list. C510 includes no USB cable. C710N includes one USB-A to USB-C cable. Tips are silicone rubber, despite Hybrid being their marketing name.
Cables included
AOnePlus Buds 4
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
BSony WF-C510
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.oneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2025/specs/buds4/parameter-na-buds4-0701.xlsx1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Public maker workbook linked by the page. Rendered specifications select sheet P000001. The workbook also includes unselected P000002 with differing case mass and call-profile labels, so no exact colour-dependent case mass is inferred.
Manual
media.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20Manual3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Maker-authored original two-page English/Hindi user guide hosted by the retailer. Its English page was read in full. Global model identity is separately confirmed by the original OnePlus safety document E513A.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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