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OnePlus Buds 3 are like the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, but for less money. Keep the two side by side and you will be hard-pressed to tell the difference. In smartphone terms, the Buds 3 are a OnePlus equivalent of the OnePlus 12R which is to say, they pack tremendous value, at least on paper. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The OnePlus Buds 3 unboxing experience is pretty much what you expect from a OnePlus audio product. We got the Metallic Gray variant for review. You can also get these earbuds in Splendid Blue. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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Inside the box, you get the Buds 3, USB A-Type-C charging cable, extra tips (these are silicone), and necessary paperwork. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The OnePlus Buds 3 price in India is set at Rs 5,499. The Buds Pro 2 for reference are priced at Rs 9,999. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The look is familiar, though the Buds 3 charging case (and buds inside) is smaller and lighter than the Buds Pro 2. The case is all matte. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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There is a pairing and charging indicator on the front and USB Type-C port on the back of the Buds 3. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The buds have more glossy surface than the Buds Pro 2 and have a dedicated area for touch and swipe. Pressure sensors are gone in this version. Swipe up and down to change volume is a welcome update. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The OnePlus Buds 3 have a dual driver setup with a 10.4mm woofer for mid-and low- and 6mm tweeter for high-end. The setup is virtually identical to the one on the Buds Pro 2. You also get three mics on each earbud and active noise cancellation (up to 49dB). Transparency mode is available. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The OnePlus Buds 3 support the LHDC codec (in addition to the more standard AAC and SBC), Bluetooth 5.3, and fast pairing. You can connect them simultaneously to two devices. A low latency mode for gaming is also available. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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The OnePlus Buds 3 are claimed to offer better battery life than the Buds Pro 2 with up to 44 hours with ANC off and up to 28 hours with ANC on. Fast charging is supported though there is no wireless charging like the Buds Pro 2. (Photo credit: Saurabh Singh/Financial Express)
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