Reviews of OnePlus Buds 3
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Specifications OnePlus Buds 3
Source: oneplus.com
Every spec has been checked against the manufacturer's official source. No copy-pasting from the internet or AI-generated text.
What's in the box:
- three sizes of ear tips
Drivers are the drivers in your headphones that are responsible for creating sound.
DD + PM + BA – means that there are several different types of drivers in these headphones.
DD – “Dynamic Driver” dynamic driver (deep bass, natural sound).
PM – “Planar Magnetic Driver” planar driver (wide soundstage and fast response).
BA – “Balanced Armature Driver” armature driver (accuracy and detail retrieval).
BC – “Bone Conduction Driver” or bone-conduction driver, which transmits vibration to the body of the headphones, transmitting sound through the bone/cartilage to the inner ear.
10.4 mm dynamic woofer · 6 mm dynamic tweeterLDAC – high quality, high speed (Sony).
SBC is the basic Bluetooth standard, low quality.
AAC – Apple standard, good quality, low latency.
aptX – Qualcomm standard, good quality, low latency.
LC3/LC3plus – new Bluetooth LE Audio codecs, efficient compression.
Codecs are audio compression formats that affect sound quality and latency.
Bluetooth is a wireless data transmission standard.
Support for new audio technologies.
Improved connection stability.
Reduced power consumption.
Bluetooth 5.3Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 6.5 h (AAC, 50% volume)Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 10 h (AAC, 50% volume)Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 28 h (ANC on, AAC, 50% volume)Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 44 hQuestions
What codecsCodec — a way to compress sound so it can travel over Bluetooth. Sound quality depends on it: SBC is basic, AAC is better (Apple likes it), LDAC and aptX are for more detailed sound, but not all devices support them. are supported?oneplus.com
LHDC 5.0. Hi-Res: yes (Hi-Res Audio). Bitrate up to up to 1 Mb/s.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Do they work with Android?oneplus.com
OnePlus Buds 3 work like a regular Bluetooth device: LHDC 5.0 codecsCodec — a way to compress sound so it can travel over Bluetooth. Sound quality depends on it: SBC is basic, AAC is better (Apple likes it), LDAC and aptX are for more detailed sound, but not all devices support them.. Google Fast PairGoogle Fast Pair — bring the earbuds close to your Android phone, and it automatically suggests connecting, no need to go into settings. — Yes. MultipointMultipoint — when earbuds connect to two devices at once. You listen to music from your laptop and don't miss a call from your phone. — Yes.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How long does the battery last?oneplus.com
Up to 6.5 h (AAC, 50% volume) with noise cancellation, up to 10 h (AAC, 50% volume) without it, up to 28 h (ANC on, AAC, 50% volume) total with the charging case.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How do I charge them?oneplus.com
USB Type-C. Fast: 10 min → up to 2 h.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What noise cancellation modes are there?oneplus.com
Adaptive. TransparencyTransparency mode — earbuds let outside sounds in, so you can talk or hear announcements without taking them out. — Yes. Depth up to 49 dB.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Are they water and sweat resistant?oneplus.com
IP55, headphones only protection.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What colors are available?oneplus.com
Metallic Gray · Splendid Blue.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How do I control them?oneplus.com
Touch. swipe up — louder · swipe down — softer.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Can I connect to two devices at once?oneplus.com
MultipointMultipoint — when earbuds connect to two devices at once. You listen to music from your laptop and don't miss a call from your phone. — Yes.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What Bluetooth version is it?oneplus.com
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3. Latency Up to 94 ms.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What's in the box?oneplus.com
Three sizes of ear tips. Ear tip sizes: three sizes of ear tips.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What are the size and weight?oneplus.com
Earbud 4.8 g. Form factor: in-ear.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Do they have spatial audio and AuracastAuracast — when many earbuds listen to one broadcast at the same time. For example, sound from a TV in a waiting area.?oneplus.com
Spatial audio — Yes. Brand features: Basswave™ — bass boost.oneplus.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
About the OnePlus Buds 3 — no marketing
OnePlus Buds 3 — in-ear. OnePlus states noise cancellation up to 49 dB, codecs LHDC 5.0, Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, protection IP55, headphones only and battery life up to 6.5 h (AAC, 50% volume).
What the manufacturer promises
- FF Mic · FB Mic · Talk Mic
- TÜV Rheinland
- automatic ambient noise analysis; three intensity levels — mild, moderate, and max
- 96 kHz / 24-bit
- 10 min → 7 h with the headphones and charging case
- 4000 Hzbrand claim; testing method not disclosed
- up to 99.6%brand claim; testing method not disclosed
- OnePlus Audio ID 2.0 — ear canal scan and custom audio profile creationon OnePlus running Android 11 and up via Earbuds Function; on other iOS and Android 7.0 and up devices via HeyMelody
- up to 44 h with the charging case
- high-precision coaxial driver design
Ratings and reviews
For
- Best balanced sound under $50
- Clear microphone
- LHDC 3 and 5 codec support
Against
- Average noise cancellation and transparency mode
- Fingerprint-prone finish on the earbuds and charging case
Specifications
Drivers are the drivers in your headphones that are responsible for creating sound.
DD + PM + BA – means that there are several different types of drivers in these headphones.
DD – “Dynamic Driver” dynamic driver (deep bass, natural sound).
PM – “Planar Magnetic Driver” planar driver (wide soundstage and fast response).
BA – “Balanced Armature Driver” armature driver (accuracy and detail retrieval).
BC – “Bone Conduction Driver” or bone-conduction driver, which transmits vibration to the body of the headphones, transmitting sound through the bone/cartilage to the inner ear.
DDLDAC – high quality, high speed (Sony).
SBC is the basic Bluetooth standard, low quality.
AAC – Apple standard, good quality, low latency.
aptX – Qualcomm standard, good quality, low latency.
LC3/LC3plus – new Bluetooth LE Audio codecs, efficient compression.
Codecs are audio compression formats that affect sound quality and latency.
Bluetooth is a wireless data transmission standard.
Support for new audio technologies.
Improved connection stability.
Reduced power consumption.
Bluetooth 5.3Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 6.5 h (AAC, 50% volume)Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 28 h (ANC on, AAC, 50% volume)