OnePlus Buds 3

Premium audio features ; Prominent bass ; Support for LHCD 5.0 ; Comfortable to wear

Middling ANC performance ; Battery life varies greatly

The OnePlus Buds 3 may not sport the Pro branding of their predecessors, but they’re still very much pro-level buds with excellent audio performance, premium smart features and solid – if not varying – battery life. They don’t always achieve their...

Flagship features in budget buds ; Lightweight design ; Impressive noise cancellation

Middling battery life ; Sound is too bass-heavy ; Slow to pair

The OnePlus Buds 3 arrive with a very reasonable price and rich set of features, as well as a slick look, comfortable fit, and strong active noise cancellation. However, the slightly overbearing bass, as well as a few issues with the general slickness...

3D Audio is brilliant ; Beautiful design ; Slim case ; Fast charging

App is still poor ; Sound is good, not great

While the market for wireless earbuds is crawling with competition, getting the basics right is the first port of call. Great design, decent sound quality and a comfy fit? Check, check and check. For around £100, there are few better options out there.

Good overall noise isolation performance, comfortable and stable in-ear fit

No play/pause controls by default

Very light and comfortable ; Multipoint - connect to two devices ; Good battery life ; Low latency

Noise cancelation is weak ; Room for improvement in audio quality

The OnePlus Buds 3 offer you just about every feature you could want in a pair of earbuds. For their affordable price, you'll receive adequate noise canceling, excellent audio quality, and all-day comfort.

Comfortable fit for long use ; IP55 rating ; Seamless dual connectivity ; battery life ; Looks good, comfortable fit ; IP55 Rating ; Dual connectivity ; battery life

Muddied sound, lack of details ; Unsatisfactory ANC ; No IP rating for the case ; No lossless codec support

It turns out there can be too much bass, especially if the overall tuning is off-balance. Granted, there is a lack of detail in the sound experience the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 offers, and the noise cancellation performance is inadequate. However, that may...