OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Review: Smart Design

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro deliver balanced sound, clear mic quality and great noise cancellation. They feature Bluetooth 5.4 and Google Fast Pair, with a battery life of 6 hours with active noise cancellation and 20 hours with the case. Hey Melody app is easy to use, but the design and build quality are average for the price.

OnePlus’ Nord series is known for its budget-friendly smartphones and affordable wireless earbuds. I often see people using Nord earbuds during my commute, so I was eager to try the new OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. After a week of using them, here’s what I think.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specification

Feature	Details
🎵 Drivers	10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter
🎧 Active Noise Cancellation	Yes
🔋 Battery Life	10 hours (earbuds), 44 hours (case)
⚖️ Weight	4.8g (earbuds), 40.8g (case)
📶 Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.4
📊 Frequency Response	15 – 40,000Hz
💧 Waterproofing	IP55

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro detailed Specification

Design and Build Quality:

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro have a sleek, minimal design. Case is oval-shaped, with a matte finish and a stylish dual-tone look. The top is plain black, while the bottom has white accents that give it a starry night effect. The case is lightweight and has a USB-C port and pairing button at the bottom. It opens to reveal the earbuds, which now have a new teardrop-shaped stem with touch controls. They’re comfortable to wear for long periods, though the build quality feels average compared to some competitors.

Connectivity:

These earbuds are easy to connect to your devices because they enable Google Fast Pair & have Bluetooth 5.4. Dual device pairing is noteworthy feature that allows you to connect to two devices simultaneously such as your laptop and phone. This facilitates & streamlines device swapping.

Sound & Mic Quality:

With its 12.4 mm drivers, Nord Buds 3 Pro provide balanced sound. To get clear audio- they use AAC & SBC codecs. Additionally functional, microphone ensures that even in noisy environments, your voice is clearly audible.

Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode:

The active noise cancellation (ANC) feature is effective, reducing background noise significantly. It’s a smooth transition rather than a jarring one. The transparency mode works well too, letting you hear the world around you while still enjoying your music.

Touch Controls:

For convenience of usage, earbuds provide a variety of touch controls. With easy touch movements, you may control the volume, play or pause music, skip tracks, go into gaming mode and switch between ANC and transparency modes. Though they could be a little challenging for individuals with larger fingers, the controls are generally accurate.

Battery Life and Charging:

With ANC turned on: you can expect about 6 hours of battery life from earbuds. Charging case extends this to 20 hours. Charging case takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes to fully recharge.

Companion App Experience:

If you’re using a OnePlus device, you can manage your earbuds directly through Bluetooth settings, which is very convenient. For non-OnePlus users, you’ll need to install the Hey Melody app. The app is straightforward and easy to use, offering a clear interface to manage settings and check battery levels.

Overall, OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro offer good performance and a range of useful features, making them a solid choice for anyone in the market for affordable wireless earbuds.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Pros and Cons

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
✅ Stylish design and sturdy build	❌ Audio seal can leak
✅ Lightweight and comfortable	❌ Missing LHDC codec support
✅ Rich audio with strong bass	❌ No support for Microsoft SwiftPair
✅ Good noise cancellation and transparency	❌ 3D audio feature limited to OnePlus phones
✅ Reliable battery life	❌ Not ideal for delicate musical instrumentss
✅ Can connect to multiple devices	❌ Game mode does not significantly improve performance

Conclusion

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are budget-friendly earbuds offering comfort, decent noise cancellation, and good battery life. However, the audio quality falls short, making it a tough trade-off for an audio product.