OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Truly Wireless Bluetooth in Ear Earbuds with Up to 32Db Active Noise Cancellation,10Mins for 11Hours Fast Charging with Up to 43H Music Playback -Harmonic Gray

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 are truly value for money and currently one the best amazing ear buds at this price range. I was happy when these buds were delivered as their looks are premium and i was absolutely shocked when i heard a bass boosted song on them as they delivered astounding bass effect and superb crisp clearity and I think tbey are the best wireless ear buds currently available in market. Please go for it if u r looking for best ear buds at this budget.

Ok, I finally got these, and here is my honest review.Man, these look so nice and premium, especially in chromatic blue, and build quality is top notch. The case is very pocketable and the Buds are very tiny, so you might have to be careful not to loose them. They are comfortable to wear for long periods as well. So, are they as good as they look?Sound quality-If you are looking for great sound, I believe there are better options. They do not sound really bad by any means, but they are really bass heavy. The bass is good, it's thumping, and has a nice umph to it and also is tight. But it lacks details. It is muddy. The vocal clarity is very good and realistic, but due to the heavy bass, it struggles to stand out. The soundstage is just okay, but the imaging is good, as was evidenced when I played games like BGMI. The Serenade preset makes things much better, but it looses the punch. My point of reference is Oppo Enco Buds2 which were my previous buds, and they are simply better than Nord Buds 3, offering crisp and balanced sound, with enough bass. I had to tune my phone's (which is a OnePlus) equilizer to get sound quality anywhere near those. I've also shared screenshot of the equilizer for reference. Tweaking Bud's own custom equilizer did not result in any discernable difference. Coming to the loudness, it gets loud enough. But only after 70% volume.Mic Quality-Coming to the mic quality, this is where the Nord Buds 3 redeem themselves. It is excellent. I no longer have to screem to speak like I did on Oppo Enco Buds2 which arguably have one of the worst mics ever. I was audible to the other person even during traffic, worked well during my teams calls as well. I even recorded and heard myself, and it blocks most noise and keeps the voice crisp and clear.ANC and transparency-ANC good for the price, I really don't use it that much, but I found it does makes the environment silent especially if it's very noisy, doesn't cancel every noise or voice, but great when listening to music. Passive noise cancellation is also great due to good fit. Transparency is not that great. Doesn't make much difference.Gaming-Imaging is very good as I mentioned earlier, and also didn't notice any lag while playing .Good for gaming.Battery -Battery life is very good. On a full charge, it will last you 3 full days along with the case. Individually the buds last for 8-9 hours on casual listening. Maybe a bit less with ANC turned on.Connectivity -Bluetooth connectivity is also on spot, very reliable and works over surprisingly long distances without any loss. Dual pairing works like charm as well. And the touch controls are also intuitive and responsive. But I wish they had haptic feedback instead of simple beeps. I wish they also had in ear detection for this price.Overall they are pretty good earbuds with okayish sound. If you are looking for a reliable pair of earbuds for work and are ok with just good enough sound quality, you can go with these.

Best headphone on the market. The app experience and dual devices connectivity has seen a massive upgrade from nord buds 2.Get it without thinking if you love the bassline but also dont want any compromise on the other frequencies (because oneplus doesnt increase bass using equilizers)Only one personal critique for this model. I used the buds 2 heavily for gaming on pc. The latency was absolutely non-existent in them.Now, while latency is also not an issue while im watching videos on the browser or listening to music files, its very noticeable in any game(my guess is that windows can prefire the audio source if its playing constantly). Havnt tested on mobile games and i dont plan to.It does get a little better if you remove any other device connected simultaneously, but its still very much present.I think it could be that the device just isnt switching to gamemode at all, as theres no difference if u switch it on or off, but ill update the review if i find something.If someones just looking for pure sound, this is da best option. If you also wanna game a little, get the nord buds 2 (if you still can, apparantly theyre mostly out of stock now)

The media could not be loaded. I purchased the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 less than three months ago, hoping for a reliable audio companion for daily use. As someone who uses earphones more than the average person, durability and a reasonable level of resistance are important factors for me. Size and fit were fine, I was pleased with it's performance until the issues started.Usage & Expectations:My usage pattern involves frequent listening, primarily indoors in air-conditioned environments. While I do sweat more than average, I specifically avoid using earphones during workouts. My exposure to sweat typically happens during commutes or when stepping outside briefly. Given the IP55 rating, which suggests protection against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets, I reasonably expected the Nord Buds 3 to handle this level of sweat – equivalent to what a regular person might encounter. I never exposed them to rain or dropped them in water.The Failure Point - After Just 10 Weeks:Unfortunately, my experience fell drastically short. In just around 10 weeks (less than 3 months), I started experiencing significant connection issues. Upon inspection, I noticed corrosion or damage on the charging contact points. Significantly, all four contact points on the buds were affected simultaneously.The connection problems manifested in frustrating ways:Even after placing the buds back into the charging case, my phone would often still show them as connected and in use, draining their battery unnecessarily.Conversely, sometimes when taking the buds out of the case, they wouldn't connect or function at all, acting as if they were still stored inside.This erratic behavior points directly to the damaged contact points failing to correctly signal whether the buds were docked or undocked. While sweat is corrosive, the simultaneous failure of all four points in such a short time raises questions about whether this was solely due to sweat ingress or potentially indicative of a manufacturing defect or design flaw compromising the seals or contact materials. The IP55 rating certainly led me to believe they should have withstood this level of exposure.Horrible Service Experience:Seeking a solution under warranty, I visited the OnePlus service center. I clearly pointed out the damage to the contact points and described the specific connection issues. Despite this, I was made to wait for approximately 45 minutes, only to be told that the warranty claim was denied due to "liquid damage," citing the shorted contact points.This response was incredibly frustrating. The service felt dismissive, with no real consideration given to the rapid failure time, the specific symptoms linked directly to contact failure, the simultaneous failure of all contacts, or the potential discrepancy between the advertised IP rating and real-world performance.Warranty Policy vs. Expectation:It was only after this denial that the specifics of the warranty became starkly clear. I understand now that OnePlus's official warranty policy may explicitly exclude any form of liquid damage, including sweat. However, even knowing the policy, the overall experience remains deeply unsatisfactory. For a product rated IP55 to fail from moderate, non-exercise sweat exposure in such a short timeframe is concerning. I expected a better experience – both from the product lasting significantly longer than 10 weeks and from a customer service interaction that felt less like an immediate dismissal.Conclusion:My experience with the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 has been extremely disappointing. The earphones failed completely in about 10 weeks due to apparent sweat damage causing critical contact point failure, despite an IP55 rating and careful, non-exercise use. The simultaneous failure of all contact points is suspicious. While OnePlus may not cover liquid damage under warranty according to their policy, the rapid product failure combined with a dismissive and unhelpful service experience leaves a very poor impression.Based on this, I cannot recommend the OnePlus Nord Buds 3, especially to individuals who might expose them to even moderate sweat. The practical durability seems questionable, and the after-sales support was lacking. Potential buyers should be wary. I am now forced to find replacement earphones far sooner than acceptable.