OnePlus
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 lands as a strong wireless earphone, built around 10 hours.
73/100
10 hours43 hoursIP555.4in-ear
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Head tracking
- Above-average drivers per earbud
- Below-average driver size
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IP55
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
ANC modes1
Drivers per earbud2
Driver size11 mm
Spatial audioYes
Head trackingYes
Hi-Res Audio certifiedYes
EQ via appYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)10 hours
Battery (with case)43 hours
Fast charge (5/10 min)10
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.4
Multipoint pairingYes
LDACYes
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)4
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Google Fast PairYes
More specs
LhdcYes
Wireless charging caseYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowOnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Soundcore Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
OnePlus Buds Pro 3Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
| OnePlusOnePlus Buds Pro 3This page | SoundcoreSoundcore Liberty 4 NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 76 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Battery total | 43 hours | 50 hoursBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Driver | 11 mm | 11 mm |
Who it's for
Is the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 right for you?
Buy it if
Made for keen listeners
Listeners who care how it sounds who want a wireless earphone that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 73/100 against other wireless earphones, a strong result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the OnePlus Buds Pro 3?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores 76/100 versus this one at 73/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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