OnePlus Buds 3 Pro

Great sound ; Top tier ANC ; Simple and easy to use

App isn't the best ; Design will be Marmite for many

If you want top notch active noise cancellation and great sound quality, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 could be for you. These earbuds offer unquestionably great value for money, and are a simple and effective way to enjoy your favourite audio.

Engaging audio with deep bass and clear highs ; Excellent noise cancellation for the price ; Lots of extras, including posture tracking and EQ ; Sleek case with wireless charging

Some fit issues ; Transparency mode doesn't sound natural

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 deliver high-quality quality audio, effective noise cancellation, and include a few unique features for OnePlus phone owners.

Opulent looks and solid feel ; Vibrant sound with smooth bass ; Accurate head-tracked Spatial Audio ; Reliable noise cancellation ; Impressive battery life ; Neck health tools are a nice touch ; Pinch and slide gestures work well

Full benefits reserved for OnePlus phones ; Device switching is a bit slow ; EQ presets don't make much of a difference ; Aggressive spatial audio is irksome ; Lack of ingress protection for the case ; ANC interferes with mic output on calls

Effective ANC and well-balanced audio ; Very respectable battery life ; Design and materials feel suitably premium

Hi-res listening options are limited ; No shortage of talented rivals for similar money

Great looking and sounding in equal measure, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are capable all-rounder in-ears. There’s no shortage of rivals though – and many have better support for higher quality Bluetooth codecs.

Great audio quality ; Comprehensive feature set ; Offers fantastic tuning and presets ; Good transparency ; IP55 protection ; Dual connection support ; Wireless charging

Touch controls are not easy to use ; Spatial audio could be more immersive ; ANC is light

Snug fit ; Pretty decent separation ; Long-lasting battery life ; Rated IP55 against water and dust ; Mic cancels noise quite well

Complicated volume control ; Extremely weak ANC ; Low end sounds thick at higher volumes

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Sound: 7.5/10

Effective ANC and well-balanced audio ; Very respectable battery life ; Design and materials feel suitably premium

Hi-res listening options are limited ; No shortage of talented rivals for similar money

Great looking and sounding in equal measure, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are capable all-rounder in-ears. There’s no shortage of rivals though – and many have better support for higher quality Bluetooth codecs.