OnePlus has finally announced the new version of its earbuds, the OnePlus Buds 3, after months of customer wait. It’s the follow-up new version of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2; this time, OnePlus hasn’t added “Pro” to the back of its earbuds’ name. Today, let us discuss OnePlus Buds 3 specifications and expected price in Nepal.
OnePlus Buds 3 review
Design and audio
The design of the OnePlus Buds 3 has undergone a few changes since the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. A notable difference between the OnePlus Buds 3 and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is that the metal finish at the bottom of the stem has been completely ditched. It weighs only 4.81 grams, and its entire package weighs. It will be only 50.4 grams. Furthermore, the new OnePlus Buds 3 features an IP55 rating for the buds.
These earbuds feature 49 dB of active noise cancellation. You can adjust your noise cancellation to 10 dB or 20 dB using this bud. The OnePlus Buds 3 features 10.40 mm dynamic drivers and a coaxial dual-unit design.
Battery and the rest
Both the buds of OnePlus Buds 3 are powered by a 58 mAh battery. Apart from that, it also has a 520 mAh battery for extra reserve in its Case. This OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds can give you 6.5 hours of independent playback when used with ANC on. Once you fully charge the bud and Case, you can use it for up to 28 hours.
OnePlus Buds 3 comes with a USB Type-C charging interface, so it takes only two hours to charge fully. Apart from that, it supports AAC, SBC, and LHDC 5.0 codecs. OnePlus Buds 3 connectivity range is 10 meters. This bud comes with a three-mic setup.
OnePlus Buds 3 Specifications
- Design: In-ear
- Sound Driver: 10.40 mm driver
- Battery: 58 mAh (Buds), 520 mAh (Case)
- Playback (without ANC): 10 hours (Buds), 44 hours (With Case)
- Charging: Via USB Type-C, 110 minutes
- Resistance: IP55 (Buds)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
- Noise Cancellation: Three-Mic system + AI Noise Cancellation during calls
- Colour Options: Space Grey, Clear Sea Blue
OnePlus Buds 3 price in Nepal
OnePlus Buds 3 was announced in China on 4 January 2024. Although it is not possible to say that these buds will come to the world market at this time, it can be assumed that they will come to the world market after a few months. It is priced at CNY 499, and initial buyers get a CNY 50 discount. We can expect the OnePlus Buds 3 to be priced at NPR 11,499 when it comes to Nepal.