OnePlus brings back wired earphones for the Type-C generation

There’s a certain nostalgia in plugging in wired earphones; that satisfying click, the promise of uninterrupted sound, no Bluetooth pairing woes. OnePlus seems to know it too. The brand’s new OnePlus Half In-Ear Wired Digital Earphones Type-C (the name’s a mouthful) are a throwback to simpler times, when wired meant reliable. Here’s everything you need to know about OnePlus’ new wired Type-C earphones.

Comfort, clarity, and a dash of old-school practicality

Designed in the spirit of Apple’s EarPods, these new OnePlus earbuds keep things refreshingly minimal. They connect via Type-C (because 3.5mm jacks are practically museum pieces now) and pack 14.2mm dynamic drivers tuned by OnePlus’ in-house acoustic team.

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The result, according to the brand, is clear, high-bitrate audio with a comfortable open-ear design. Though the lack of silicone tips might divide opinions among long-hour listeners.

The inline remote is a small nod to a time when music control didn’t depend on finicky touch controls. The remote includes the usual playback and call buttons, plus support for HD voice calls via the microphone. The cable itself is anti-tangle and skin-friendly, an understated but welcome detail for everyday use.

Available only in white, the earphones retail at Rs 999 and are available to purchase on OnePlus’ website. They aim squarely at budget-conscious users who still prefer the tangible comfort of a wire. Whether it’s for your daily commute or your backup pair that never runs out of charge, these earphones are proof that sometimes, the old ways still work… just with a modern port.