OnePlus buds 3 review in 10 points

OnePlus Buds 3: Key Specs – Dual Drivers: 10.4mm dynamic and 6mm planar diaphragm tweeter. – Bluetooth 5.3: Supports LHDC 5.0 codec. – ANC: Up to 49dB noise cancellation. – Battery: Up to 10 hours playback, 44 hours with case. – Fast Charging: 10 minutes for 7 hours playback. – IP55 Rating: Dust and water-resistant earbuds. – Customizable Controls: Via HeyMelody app.

OnePlus Buds 3: Box Content – OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds in Metallic Gray – OnePlus Buds 3 charging case – User guide – Silicon ear tips (S and L, M pre-installed) – Safety and Warranty card – USB Type-C charging cable

OnePlus Buds 3: Unboxing Video

OnePlus Buds 3: Design and Build – Rectangular design with rounded edges – Matte finish with NCVM coating and CO2 laser engraving for metallic texture – Pocket-friendly size and weight (40.3 grams) – LED indicator – USB Type-C charging port – Earbud slots marked for left/right – Glossy finish (prone to fingerprints) – Lightweight design (4.8 grams per earbud) – Comfortable fit

OnePlus Buds 3: Connectivity & Pairing Wireless Connection: Bluetooth: Latest version 5.3 for stable and efficient connection. Codec: LHDC 5.0 for high-quality audio on supported devices. Pairing: Fast and Easy: Especially for OnePlus devices (6 and later) and latest Android phones with Fast Pair option. Seamless Multitasking: Dual connection allows effortless audio switching between two devices.

OnePlus Buds 3: Controls HeyMelody App: Offers control customization, 3D Audio mapping, Golden Sound personalization, EQ adjustments, and fit test on iPhones and other devices. Intuitive Controls: On both earbuds: – Single tap: Play/pause music. – Double tap: Skip to next track/answer call. – Triple tap: Go back to previous track. – Press and hold (1 second): Enable noise cancellation/switch modes. – Press and hold (3 seconds): Switch connected device/reject call.

OnePlus Buds 3: Audio Quality, ANC, and Microphone Audio Quality: – Dual driver setup: 10.4mm dynamic driver + 6mm planar diaphragm tweeter – Frequency range: 15Hz - 40KHz – Dolby Atmos support for OnePlus devices  – 3D Audio broadens soundstage  – Adjustable bitrate options (400kbps, 500kbps, 900kbps, 1000kbps) ANC (Active Noise Cancellation): – Up to 49dB noise cancellation – Max setting effectively reduces low and mid-frequency noise – Some high-frequency noise still audible

OnePlus Buds 3: Battery Life Earbuds:Up to 10 hours playback without ANC Up to 6 hours playback with ANC Charging Case:Extends total battery life to 44 hours without ANC Extends total battery life to 22 hours with ANC Fast Charging:10 minutes charge provides 7 hours playback

OnePlus Buds 3: Final Verdict – Good audio, strong ANC, dual connect & volume control. – Glossy finish, muddy highs, but decent battery & price. – Worth considering under Rs. 6,000.