OnePlus Nord Buds 3

OnePlus Nord Buds 3

Launched Sep 2024 · Earbuds (TWS)

61
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Good for batteryGood for valueGood for gamingGood for bass

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Usual price ₹2,649 · launch price ₹2,299

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Score breakdown

Sound
48
Noise cancelling
50
Battery
96
Features
69
Calls
47
Comfort & fit
77

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Very long measured battery
  • Low lag, fine for casual games
  • Comfortable and well built
  • 6-band EQ fixes much of the sound
  • Very comfortable fit
  • Excellent battery, over 7 h measured with ANC
  • Decent ANC for steady low noise

Cons

  • Boomy mid-bass and weak treble out of the box
  • Callers hear a garbled, wavering voice
  • ANC only dents low hum and can make high noise worse
  • Muffled transparency
  • No in-ear detection
  • Mid-bass overpowers mids and treble
  • Mic struggles outdoors
  • GSMArenaSep 2024

    Only worth it if the Pro is out of budget and you'll EQ the sound yourself; the Pro is worth the extra.

  • DigitOct 2024

    A strong value pick for bass fans on a budget, not for people who want accurate sound.

  • SmartprixSep 2024

    A cheaper take on the Nord Buds 3 Pro with great battery and decent everyday sound; ANC disappoints outdoors.

  • MobiGyaanSep 2024

    Good value budget ANC buds for under Rs 2,500 with a strong feature list.

  • Rolling Stone IndiaOct 2024

    Bang for the buck within its bracket, as long as you accept a bass-first tune.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers12.4 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCYes, up to 32 dB (maker's figure)
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone12 h, 8 h with ANC
With the case43 h, 28 h with ANC
Measured in a test9.1 h (9 h 6 min with ANC on (quiet room); 12 h 26 min ANC off. Digit measured 7 h 15 min with ANC at 60% volume)
Fast charging10 min = 11 h with case, ANC off (claimed)
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones4
Call noise reductiondual mics per bud, AI Clear Call noise cancellation
Connection
Bluetooth5.4
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game modegame mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight (one earbud)4.2 g
Case weight46.2 g
Water resistanceIP55
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursHarmonic Gray, Melodic White

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