OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro review: Impressive ANC earbuds for its price

New Delhi: At the OnePlus Summer Launch event in Milan, the company introduced a suite of impressive new products, including the OnePlus Nord 4 smartphone, the OnePlus Pad 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. This launch marks the debut of a Pro model in the Nord series, offering a compelling blend of features and value. Priced at Rs 3,299, the Nord Buds 3 Pro deliver high-quality audio performance and effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for their budget. I have been using the Nord Buds 3 Pro for about a week, and I am very impressed with the overall experience.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Features:

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro provide effective noise cancellation for their budget-friendly price. During an 11-hour flight to Milan for the OnePlus Summer Launch event, I found that the earbuds did a commendable job of reducing low-end rumble and attenuating the low and low-mid frequencies of the aircraft’s noise. However, the noise cancellation was less effective at higher frequencies. The Transparency Mode function is also impressive, offering clear environmental awareness and facilitating easy conversation without the need to remove the earbuds. One notable drawback is that the earbuds lack automatic wear detection; if you take them off while listening to music, the playback continues uninterrupted in the background.

The look and feel:

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are available in two elegant color variants: Starry Black and Soft Jade. These earbuds feature a distinctive two-tone finish with a speckled, matte lower half and a glossier top half, reflecting a refined aesthetic. Sporting a compact teardrop design, the Nord Buds 3 Pro are IP55-rated for dust and water resistance, ensuring durability in various environments. The compact charging case, which easily fits into a jacket pocket or pant’s pocket, is designed for maximum portability. The earbuds themselves are lightweight and ergonomically crafted for a comfortable fit. During my week-long use, including extended periods at the gym and during runs, the earbuds remained snug and comfortable. The medium-sized eartips provided a perfect fit for me, though the package also includes small and large eartips to accommodate different ear sizes. The design of the Nord Buds 3 Pro has been refreshed to resemble the OnePlus Buds Pro series, combining style with functionality for an enhanced user experience.

Good battery life:

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro offers superb battery performance. With the ANC mode turned on, the earbuds’ battery easily lasts 3-4 days depending on the usage. The charging case adds another 2 days of battery life to that. So, on a moderate usage, the earbuds would easily last a week or so on a single charge. The earbuds also come with fast charging support. In a little over a half hour, you can fuel up the battery to full, but if you are in a hurry, charging it for 10-15 minutes would easily give you enough battery to last you a day.

Is the price worth it?

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro is a fantastic value proposition. If you are in the market for earbuds priced around Rs 3,000, these earbuds are a great option to look at. At Rs 3,299 the Nord Buds 3 Pro look premium, sound great, and offer a great ANC.