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...

Comfy, lightweight design. Coveted features like multipoint pairing and noise canceling. Clear, bass-forward sound. Expansive stereo image. IP55 weatherproofing. Utrafast charging. Dedicated app for customization and EQ. Google Fast Pair+.

Yet another AirPods Pro clone. Battery life suffers heavily with noise canceling. Odd default control layout. Noise canceling and transparency mode are just OK.

Affordable ; Relatively effective noise cancellation ; Natural sound ; Compact and comfortable design

Finicky controls ; Battery life could be better ; Mic isn't clear

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro provide a comfortable fit and rich sound quality for a reasonable price, though competitors have an edge on battery life.

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.

Chic looks and well-built ; Light and comfortable to wear ; Vibrant audio with bass punch ; Decent noise cancellation and transparency ; Battery life is reliably good ; Multi-device connectivity

Audio seal is prone to leakage ; LHDC codec support is missing ; No Microsoft SwiftPair support ; 3D audio reserved for OnePlus phones ; Audio signature not suited for delicate instruments ; Game mode doesn’t really make a difference

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

Noise cancelation is weak ; Room for improvement in audio quality

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...

Long battery life ; Good sound quality ; IP55 rating ; Seamless connectivity ; Effective Transparency mode ; Fast charging

Sound: 7.7/10