OneOdio has also released the F2 TWS which is a clear upgrade from the F1 model that we have also recently reviewed. The OneOdio F2 currently costs £32 which makes these a very affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that come with a premium style and design.
OneOdio F1 vs F2 models
First Impressions/Unboxing
The OneOdio F2 has an elegant design that comes in either pearl white or smoke grey colour options.
These earbuds come with the following features:
- HD Call Quality
- HiFi Sound
- Touch Controls
- 40-hour battery life
- IPX5 Rated
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 10mm Neodymium drivers
The charging case has a very unique design that makes these earbuds stand out they look like a retro camera with a black outer ring that looks like a vinyl record with a logo in the middle. The circular design is finished off with a gold ring around the black vinyl area. The case also has a gold battery plate around the four LEDs that indicate the amount of charge.
The case feels well built and comes with a strong hinge that will survive the shake test when the lid is closed there is no moving around due to the tight-fitting mould in the case.
Design
As mentioned the OneOdio F2 have a very unique design that comes with a premium look from the case and the use of black and gold makes the case more attractive from the outside. The case is slimline and will fit in your pocket with ease. The dimensions are: 6cm long x 2.5cm thick x 5cm high. The case is lightweight even with the buds inside they come in at 39g. The case is finished with the use of a USB-C charging port that also happens to be at the bottom of the case.
Moving to the earbuds you will notice the colour scheme is the same as the charging case but with a matt finish instead of a glossy finish that the case has. The buds are designed based on the Apple Airpod design. The buds have a chrome plastic plate in the shape of a vinyl record to keep with the case’s design. The controls are via touch controls more on that later.
The top of the bud has a status light that flashes red and blue when pairing and then has a slow flash of blue when listening to music or a podcast. That status light is well hidden on the top of the bud making it less noticeable.
The built-in microphone is located below the stem on the outer side this is a unique placement compared to other TWS models. In testing the microphone provided decent quality for calls and with a solid fit due to the right eartips that create a passive noise cancellation work well when creating loud noises.
Last but not least the buds come with 2 additional pairs of eartips (Small & Large pairs) the eartips are not silicone as you might have they are actually made of a thin rubber with an inner bore which adds to the comfort. The issue you have is only minimal passive isolation compared to silicone eartips.
Touch Controls
Just like the F1 model before them the touch controls are very responsive only needed a light touch on the earbud to activate functions. The touch controls include Play/pause, track control, call answer/reject, power on/off and voice assistant. Just like the F1 model, these do not come with volume controls, which is disappointing.
Below is the list of controls you need to master everything the F2 model allows you to do.
| Control | Left Bud | Right Bud |
| Play/Pause | Tap Once | Tap Once |
| Previous Track | Tap Twice | |
| Next Track | Tap Twice | |
| Answer/End call | Tap Once | Tap Once |
| Reject Call | Tap Twice | Tap Twice |
| Voice Assistant | Hold for 2 seconds | Hold for 2 Seconds |
The F2 & F1 models do not have mobile app support which would have been useful for button remapping especially if you wanted to add the volume control. What you have got is the ability to separate the buds so you and your partner could connect each bud to a separate device which is a useful feature to have and something not overly popular in other earbuds on the market.
Connectivity
The OneOdio F2 is connected using Bluetooth 5.0 which supports the following codecs:
- aptX
- SBC
- AAC
This allows you the chance to listen to Hi-Fi Audio from the likes of tidal. When you want to set up the buds simply take the buds out of the case and it will automatically go into pairing mode you can then connect via your phone. What is also pleasing once connected and you then put the buds back in the case the next time you use them there is no re-connection delay which is a big bonus.
Charging Case/ Battery Life
The OneOdio F2 earbuds come with a total of 40 hours of playtime and come with a USB-C port and also comes USB-A to USB-C charging cable. Each bud has a 50mAh battery capacity which offers 5 hours and the case comes with an 800mAh charging capacity. This will allow you to listen to about 450 songs.
The charging case indicates how much battery life you have available and below is what each light Indicates:
| 4 Lights | 100 to 75% |
| 3 Lights | 75 to 50% |
| 2 Lights | 50 to 30% |
| One light | 30 to 15% |
| Half a light | 15% or under |
Just like the F1 model they take 1hr and 30 minutes to recharge which is a little longer than most buds in this price range.
Comfort/ Sound Quality
The OneOdio F2 TWS are a very comfortable pair of TWS to wear. They are lightweight and if you get the right size eartips they will fit in your ears and allow for long periods of use without any ear fatigue.
When it comes to the audio quality the buds come with a 10mm Neodymium driver that adds to the lightweight design but creates deep bass and a lively dynamic sound. When listening to a wide range of music you will experience a punchy bass paired with clear powerful vocals.
Just like the F1 model they provide a very fun and powerful mid-bass that offers a good rumble when tracks hit that lower extension of bass. In terms of the mid-range, it does offer a warm but bassy midrange. Upper Mids and female vocals show a much more crisp response that can become a bit harsher mainly due to the bass fighting against the rest of the soundstage.
The highs are affected by the boosted lows and mid-highs and a strong roll-off over the higher end that combines into an unbalanced feel.
Microphone Quality:
The OneOdio F2 also allows you to make calls and they let you do this by the built-in noise-cancelling mic when talking. While on the phone you can hear who you are speaking to clearly and they can also hear you very clearly. The position of the mics is on the outer side of the earbuds which is a little unusual but works just as well.
Verdict
If your looking for a premium-looking pair of earbuds but without that premium price the F2 are not a bad opinion. The audio quality is very bass-heavy which combines together to create an unbalanced soundstage.
The lack of volume controls is a little annoying but not a game-changer. It would have been nice to have had ANC as well but considering the cost, it’s hardly surprising it was missed out. Overall, the design of the buds makes these really stand out it’s just a shame the audio quality does not match up.
Product Rating:
Design: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Touch controls : 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
Battery Life: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
Sound Quality: 2.0 out of 5.0 stars
Value For Money: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5.0 stars – 3.8 Stars
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