OnePlus Buds 3: 6 cool features, including active noise cancellation up to 49dB

OnePlus Buds 3 come in Metallic Grey and Splendid Blue.

OnePlus Buds 3 was recently launched alongside the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R at a launch price of Rs 5,499. The TWS Bluetooth earbuds come with an instant discount of Rs 1,000 (on select credit cards) and an effective price well under Rs 5,000. We checked out these buds and list our favourite features:

Lightweight, ergonomic design: OnePlus brings a lightweight, ergonomic design with the Buds 3. Each of these buds weighs under 5 gm and sits snugly in your ears; there are three sizes of ear tips in the box to help you achieve the perfect fit.

Convenient touch controls: We dig the convenient slide up/down touch volume controls in the stem of the earbuds that make it easy to play around with volume levels when you’re in the middle of a run.

Geared for a run through a light shower: The OnePlus Buds 3 are IP55-certified for dust and splash resistance; you’re more than covered for a run through a drizzle. They come in two colour options, including a cool shade of blue that we tested.

Dual Dynamic Drivers: They are among the best Bluetooth buds in this price segment in the audio department. They are kitted with Dual Dynamic Drivers and OnePlus’ proprietary Basswave Enhancement that add to the soundstage.

They ace ANC: One of the big wins for these buds is ANC (active noise cancellation), with up to 49dB of noise cancellation.

44 hours of battery playback: Battery life can be a deal breaker with TWS earbuds. These buds score on the battery front with OnePlus’ claim of 44 hours of playback. And then there’s fast charging – you get 7 hours of playback with a lighting quick 10-minute charge.

As mentioned before, these truly wireless (TWS) earbuds were launched around the same time as the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12 R in India. The OnePlus Buds 3 come in Metallic Grey and Splendid Blue. These buds are priced at Rs 5,499. There’s an instant discount of Rs 1,000 on select credit cards.