Hey everyone! I just finally made the jump and upgraded to the OnePlus 12 in that stunning Flowy Emerald finish. The phone itself is an absolute beast—the display and the charging speeds are honestly mind-blowing—but I’ve hit a bit of a crossroads when it comes to the audio side of things.

I’ve been using a pair of aging Sony buds for the last three years, and the battery life is starting to tank. Since I’m now fully in the OnePlus ecosystem, I really want to find a pair of wireless earbuds that can actually take advantage of what this phone offers. I know the OnePlus 12 supports high-res codecs like LHDC 5.0 and has some pretty cool spatial audio features, so I’d hate to buy something that bottlenecks the sound quality.

I’ve been looking closely at the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 since they are designed for this hardware, but I’m also curious if third-party options like the Bose QuietComfort Ultras or even the latest Jabra models play nice with OxygenOS. My main concerns are seamless connectivity and low latency. I do a fair bit of mobile gaming and watch a lot of YouTube, so any audio lag would be a total dealbreaker for me. I’m also a big fan of the 'Google Fast Pair' feature—I really love that instant pop-up when you open the case.

Budget-wise, I’m looking to stay under $250. I primarily listen to a mix of indie rock and lo-fi while working, so I’m looking for a balanced soundstage rather than something that just pumps out overwhelming bass.

For those of you who have been using the OnePlus 12 for a while now, which earbuds have given you the most stable experience? Do you think sticking with OnePlus-branded buds is necessary to get the best integration, or are there better-sounding alternatives that don't lose out on those specific OxygenOS features?