OnePlus - Buds Pro 3

This^ I just went down this rabbit hole and everyone's opinions online varied wildly from my own in person experiences. I ended up keeping Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (pixel phone). I tried Pixel Buds Pro 2, JBL Tour Pro 3, OnePlus Buds Pro 3, and Nothing Pro (2024).

I adore my oneplus buds 3 pro

I really like mine... Sometimes I use wavelet with it too... They kind of barely stay in though ... It feels like they're about to fall out but dont

Check earfun air pro 4 i think wireless charging din siya at that price range. Yan choice ko before I opted for oneplus buds 3 pro, I'm using s25 rin.

I have both and I find the Buds 4 to be inferior. Battery life seems worse on the Buds 4 but more importantly the audio quality on the 4 is not as good as the Buds Pro 3. Buds 4 sound a bit tinny and not as immersive as the Pro3. Lows, mids, and highs all seem a bit congested on the 4 compared to the Pro3. When I put on the Buds Pro 3, it sounds damn good. When I put on the 4, it sounds just ok.

After almost a week of using em; I’m sending em back, for the price the jbl tour 3 has waaaay more value, I got the denon perl on discount and on white as my one plus buds 3, I tried everything, different tips, removing the foam AND the filter, sound is good but volume in the jbl and op3p is way better, so as bass and articulation in the mids, I really wanted to keep this ones but anc as good as many say chaNtes the tonality no matter which setting I’m in, passive anc (just from the tips) is almost inexistent, the App eq is awful (hands down to jbl, their eq is outstanding) and the fact that even between little details in the codec selection they change sound quality (96/ 32 sounds awful, the best I got was from 96/24 on ldac and le codec which locks the device to one single device) all in all Im covered by the jbl and the op3p, I have my hopes high on the denon, and even though I tweaked a lot the eq on the jbl, the oneplus buds 3 pro still have better sub bass than both of em, such a shame one plus doesn’t use a higher quality codec for other phones than their own overall, I felt that the az100 hype is just that. Hype

Well I have used all 3 so maybe I can pitch in. I didn't like the ANC on the OnePlus buds 3 pro. The OnePlus 4 had raving reviews and they are pretty cheap in my country so I picked them up but unfortunately the ANC isn't great and for me calls are really important. The ANC is good with music on but can't do much when outdoor on calls. I would suggest the Samsung Buds 3 pro incase you are looking for something as an upgrade

I’ve had all except the huawei. I still have the JBL’s. I love them. But I also have AirPods Pro 2 and most recently bought one plus buds pro 3. Out of them all the one plus buds are by favorite. I can’t wait for the pro 4’s and the new AirPods Pro. But I think the dual drivers really make a difference on the JBL and one plus.

Just take the OnePlus pro 3

Super quality I'm using this for 1yr I'm not facing any issues perfectly fine and fit quality also super

Try it you will get addicted to those oneplus buds

I got these with my phone purchase, they are way better than the old OnePlus buds that came with my OP10 whichever that was. Better clarity, range, I use them daily for meetings and calls and prefer these for running on a treadmill and workouts. They don't slip! Noise cancelling works great on train commute. I'm not sure if I would pay MSRP for these though...lots of options cheaper or similar but since I technically got these "free" with phone, I'm not complaining at all about them.

Well I recommend one plus buds pro 3. They very good, good mids and highs and very bassy. One more thing I have an app it's called Poweramp. This app is so good, you have an personalized eq and also you can how the earbuds will sound. But there on more little thing you have to buy the premium version of it. Anyways is worth it. Peace out!

They're great. But the Buds 3 run them very very close.

As the owner of Pro 3 that's true

That's why I picked black ⚫️

But there's no case available anywhere for this

One plus buds pro 3 Hate the name , love the product.

I haven't but have been intrigued to try them! I've heard good things. I have no hesitation paying for them but my One plus buds pro 3 have been good enough for me to not feel the need to get buds 2x or 3x the price.

I got my one plus for about 120us on sale through their store. Nothing's look like 150. So yeah pretty comparable to europe

I have the one plus pro 3, the value is outstanding.

In order For 300: AZ100 For 150: Perl Pro if they fit For 130: one plus buds 3 pro (also didn't fit my ear but sound is good for the price) You could also go for the AZ80 since they are below 200€ now. Please note that I rate them for sound only.

Yes, I have them, see my post posts lol The are absolutely great, it's like a sleeper PC, plain and underwhelming on the outside, amazing on the inside. I had the Samsung buds pro 3, and OnePlus buds pro 3, and Soundcore Liberty pro 4 and the earfun beat them all or was equal, but the price is amazing so I went with them

Very, very hard to beat for the money I had the Galaxy buds pro 3 and the one plus buds pro 3 and Soundcore Liberty 4 pro and sent them all back for the earfun Pound for pound, especially considering price, the best

Very, very hard to beat for the money I had the Galaxy buds pro 3 and the one plus buds pro 3 and Soundcore Liberty 4 pro and sent them all back for the earfun Pound for pound, especially considering price, the best

Since you're an Apple guy, you have the money, lol, so I recommend the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, or their Buds 4, very good on both with deep bass and good sound quality. If you're budget-conscious, try the Earfun Air Pro 4. They don't look like it, but they are pound-for-pound some of the best buds you can get on the market.

I have OnePlus buds pro 2 and buds pro 3 and tbh I prefer BP2. It's just I feel like they better stuck in my ears. Moreover the case in BP2 is more comfortable for me.

[https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-Wireless-Tri-Mics-Earphone-Cancellation/dp/B0FF9HZ9T2?sr=8-10](https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-Wireless-Tri-Mics-Earphone-Cancellation/dp/B0FF9HZ9T2?sr=8-10) or These are a bit more, but one of the best buds i've tried to date. [https://www.amazon.com/ONEPLUS-Buds-Pro-Wireless-Cancellation/dp/B0DBHX75C4?sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/ONEPLUS-Buds-Pro-Wireless-Cancellation/dp/B0DBHX75C4?sr=8-1)

I suggest checking out Picky's Spreadsheets, linked in his comments section. You have to go through a checkout process, but it's pay what you want etc. Out of all the reviewers with the Exception of El Jeffe, The buds I own when compared to his findings are very similar. [https://youtu.be/-nWkcwUi394?si=Hnd1VMy4PAl77QnZ](https://youtu.be/-nWkcwUi394?si=Hnd1VMy4PAl77QnZ) To Qualify, I'm a daily airpods pro 2/ One Plus Pro 3, Earfun Air Pro 4 guy. I own a lot of other buds I think i'm up to about 70 or 80 pair total. :-S including the Bose QC and the only time I use them is when i'm on road trips with my 8 year olds. I Own and have Owned, Sennheisers, Technics, Nural, Denon, B&W, HK, M&D etc and I just will no longer buy earbuds over $120 with the exception of a few. Granted, I own an Iphone, so LDAC and other loseless codecs are out of the picture for me. The One Plus 4's launch tomorrow and if they are even close to the 3's they are going to Cook as an all arounder. My immediate Rec. is the Earfun Air Pro 4, SoundPeats AirPro5 or the CFM 3 Plus. All solid offerings in the $70 range, for under $300, you can get all 3 ;-) I had the Technics AZ80 and 100 from wha I remember I really like the 100's sound but there were features about them that drove me nuts and I returned them. I'd suggest just pointing your wallet toward amazon and buying several pair and testing out what you like, Return what you don't, but there is very little reason in my mind to spend airpod money when the tech coming out of china is now almost identical. You could also check out this blast from the Past. The MW07 Plus, super cheap now. And they sound really nice. [https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-MW07-Plus-Wireless-Earphones/dp/B07Y28C94T?sr=1-5](https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-MW07-Plus-Wireless-Earphones/dp/B07Y28C94T?sr=1-5)

This guy has an extensive spreadsheet of buds he's tested. Personally the Airpods Pro 2, Bose QC Ultra and the One Plus buds 4 all have excellent ANC, the sony's are good, but they are overpriced, the controls suck and I mean suck and the soud quality isn't all that. When i'm in the car with my kids, the Bose do the best job keeping noise out. APPs are great for concerts, live events like games. I just got the one plus' so I haven't tested them extensively but they are better than the one plus 3 pros which I have tested and they are also quite good.

ANC will always effect the sound profile, but a lot of manufacturers simply do not prioritize it. The Air Pods Pro are a great example of ANC minimally effecting the sound stage as middle tier as they sound is. The 1+ pro 3 and buds 4 also do an excellent job with this and there are a few others. The Pro 3 def. has better separation, but this idea that a device reproduces true to the source is such an audiophile is really overplayed imo. Do I want my mix to sound like the engineers in the studio who eq'd it to sound good on a stock radio in a 2004 Hyundai Elantra? No, Studio mixes typically aren't mastered to sound good on every device and each human ear is distinct so custom eqing is crucial. It's great to listen to a track on a new device and think it's flat or "true to source" but again does a true flat mix really exist? the vast majority of consumers don't want this type of sound. Because Instruments put out a dynamic range of different frequencies the mixing process requires an engineer to eq the tracks to fit into the mix. If you want it to sound like a live mix or a concert mix from a soundboard, I can get on board with that. so let's stop with all this flat sound nonsense. EQ your devices how you like them. The real factor for me is how capable the drivers are and how tunable the device is. The Techniques are capable but overrated and wildly overpriced. IMO any bud over $150 is just stealing your money. What I remember about the az100 besides that they only did a few things well was they were pretty tunable. If you want a truly great all around bud, with exciting sound, The 1+ buds pro 3 and buds 4 are pretty outstanding.

Second the OnePlus BP3 and you get better ANC and Transparency with them. Here's Picky Audio's rating of the two. Personally I think the BP3 is an 8.5 in SQ. I haven't heard or used the Nothing Ears. but i've used the CMF Plus 3 and it's pretty good, but not as good as the BP3 Here's Picky Audio's scoring, I personally disagree that the 4's sound as good as the 3's and the ANC on the 3's is better than the 4's for me. it's strong but tuned differently. Hope this helps.   || || ||Nothing Ear|CMF 2 Plus|1+ Buds Pro 3|1+ Buds 4| |Comfort|9|9|9|9| |Security|8|8|8|8| |Case/Battery|8.5|8.5|8|8| |Controls|8|8.5|9|9| |BT/Connectivity|8.5|9.5|8.5|9.5| |Call Quality|8.5|8.5|8.5|8.5| |App/Extras|8|9|8|9| |Noise Cancelling|8|9|8.5|10| |Transparency|7.5|8|9.5|8.5| |Sound Quality|8|8.5|8|9.5|

Second the OnePlus BP3 and you get better ANC and Transparency with them. Here's Picky Audio's rating of the two. Personally I think the BP3 is an 8.5 in SQ. I haven't heard or used the Nothing Ears. but i've used the CMF Plus 3 and it's pretty good, but not as good as the BP3 Here's Picky Audio's scoring, I personally disagree that the 4's sound as good as the 3's and the ANC on the 3's is better than the 4's for me. it's strong but tuned differently. Hope this helps.   || || ||Nothing Ear|CMF 2 Plus|1+ Buds Pro 3|1+ Buds 4| |Comfort|9|9|9|9| |Security|8|8|8|8| |Case/Battery|8.5|8.5|8|8| |Controls|8|8.5|9|9| |BT/Connectivity|8.5|9.5|8.5|9.5| |Call Quality|8.5|8.5|8.5|8.5| |App/Extras|8|9|8|9| |Noise Cancelling|8|9|8.5|10| |Transparency|7.5|8|9.5|8.5| |Sound Quality|8|8.5|8|9.5|

Second the OnePlus BP3 and you get better ANC and Transparency with them. Here's Picky Audio's rating of the two. Personally I think the BP3 is an 8.5 in SQ. I haven't heard or used the Nothing Ears. but i've used the CMF Plus 3 and it's pretty good, but not as good as the BP3 Here's Picky Audio's scoring, I personally disagree that the 4's sound as good as the 3's and the ANC on the 3's is better than the 4's for me. it's strong but tuned differently. Hope this helps.   || || ||Nothing Ear|CMF 2 Plus|1+ Buds Pro 3|1+ Buds 4| |Comfort|9|9|9|9| |Security|8|8|8|8| |Case/Battery|8.5|8.5|8|8| |Controls|8|8.5|9|9| |BT/Connectivity|8.5|9.5|8.5|9.5| |Call Quality|8.5|8.5|8.5|8.5| |App/Extras|8|9|8|9| |Noise Cancelling|8|9|8.5|10| |Transparency|7.5|8|9.5|8.5| |Sound Quality|8|8.5|8|9.5|

Second the OnePlus BP3 and you get better ANC and Transparency with them. Here's Picky Audio's rating of the two. Personally I think the BP3 is an 8.5 in SQ. I haven't heard or used the Nothing Ears. but i've used the CMF Plus 3 and it's pretty good, but not as good as the BP3.

Here's Picky Audio's scoring, I personally disagree that the 4's sound as good as the 3's and the ANC on the 3's is better than the 4's for me. it's strong but tuned differently. Hope this helps.   || || ||Nothing Ear|CMF 2 Plus|1+ Buds Pro 3|1+ Buds 4| |Comfort|9|9|9|9| |Security|8|8|8|8| |Case/Battery|8.5|8.5|8|8| |Controls|8|8.5|9|9| |BT/Connectivity|8.5|9.5|8.5|9.5| |Call Quality|8.5|8.5|8.5|8.5| |App/Extras|8|9|8|9| |Noise Cancelling|8|9|8.5|10| |Transparency|7.5|8|9.5|8.5| |Sound Quality|8|8.5|8|9.5|

Here's Picky Audio's scoring, I personally disagree that the 4's sound as good as the 3's and the ANC on the 3's is better than the 4's for me. it's strong but tuned differently. Hope this helps. || || ||Nothing Ear|CMF 2 Plus|1+ Buds Pro 3|1+ Buds 4| |Comfort|9|9|9|9| |Security|8|8|8|8| |Case/Battery|8.5|8.5|8|8| |Controls|8|8.5|9|9| |BT/Connectivity|8.5|9.5|8.5|9.5| |Call Quality|8.5|8.5|8.5|8.5| |App/Extras|8|9|8|9| |Noise Cancelling|8|9|8.5|10| |Transparency|7.5|8|9.5|8.5| |Sound Quality|8|8.5|8|9.5|  

I’ve been using the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 for almost a year now, and so far, it’s been a solid upgrade from the Oppo Enco X2 and Samsung Buds 2 Pro especially in terms of sound quality (Enco X’s Classic, Samsung’s Dynamic, versus the Balanced preset from OnePlus). It’s also a major step up in ANC and transparency mode performance. I usually listen to EDM, rap, and trap music, and I really like the Bass preset on the OnePlus Buds. It doesn’t sound overly warm or muddy, the treble stays crisp while still delivering strong, clean bass. In comparison, both the Enco X2 and Buds 2 Pro tend to sound a bit muddy when using their bass modes. Before switching to the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, I mainly used the Samsung Buds 2 Pro outdoors since it had the best transparency mode. After moving to the Buds Pro 3, I’d say its transparency performance is almost on par with Samsung’s just a notch below, but still really impressive overall.

You won't beat the AirPods Pro 2 assuming you're in the apple ecosystem I personally use the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 since switching to Android but I still prefer the AirPods

All buds are basically throwaway products unfortunately, just the base airpods ive seen are always gunked up with earwax which is the cause of the volume decrease in my experience. The AirPods pro's I've had (Both gen 1 and gen 2) were great and long lasting products, they have filters over the eartips so its harder for wax to become an issue too. If that's too much or you want to try another brand, I've moved to OnePlus Buds 3 and Pro 3 and they have been excellent for much less money too

I'm an outlier I think because I have a OnePlus phone and OnePlus 3 Pro earbuds. Honestly the earbuds are amazing. The battery lasts forever and they recharge in like 15 minutes. The noise cancellation is one of the best I've ever used and the sound is great.

I have normal ears and I don't have any problem while wearing them. They are not more comfortable or uncomfortable than any other earbud that I've had. In my current ration I have the DPP, OnePlus buds pro 3, Jabra elite 75t and EarFun air pro 4

I use one plus buds pro 3 and the galaxy buds pro 3 with a pixel 9. Both are great and both should be considered with your other choices.

There are always going to be a few features that are exclusive to the ear bud/phone maker, but you can live without those small features. If you want all the features and have a pixel phone get the pixel buds, but consider other options. You can get a good deal on OnePlus Buds Pro 3 on ebay since they had a big holiday bonus for people who bought the tablets or new oneplus 13 so people are dumping them for about $100.

I feel that it sounds really good, but I think the buds fit my ears correctly. You can use the hey melody app to help get the right fit to maximize the ANC. Good luck on your quest to find your buds.

I got the Denon Perl Pro on Black Friday deal, man, it is worth every penny. I am experiencing music like I had never experienced before. I am not an audiophile,  but I enjoy good music. I currently have the AZ 60, 1More Evo, and OnePlus Buds 3 Pro which I bought simultaneously with the DPP. My intention was to try both and return one of them, but I am stuck with both. The two are fantastic pairs of earbuds. The DPP is great for sound, but the OnePlus isn't a slouch neither. I use the Buds 3 Pro at work and DPP at home.  The Buds 3 Pro is incredibly light weight with a seducing case. I sometimes forget they are in my ears. The only downside to the DPP is the weight. They can feel heavy and a bit fatiguing in the ears but they are a bitter sweet, sweet that pill I am happy to swallow. As for other aesthetics, here are my experience  - The design is unique. You either like it or hate it but I like their imposing nature. I would like to have on in flight and make people stear at me - Battery 🔋 is fine - ANC is good. It is good enough for me. I don't buy earbuds because of the ANC. I never liked being completely locked away from my environment. I am not looking for a Bose Ultra Comfort serenity - Transparency is 6/10. The Buds 3 Pro has a better transparency in my experience so far - Fit, I swithed to the in ear wing tips and I have used them in the gym twices and they stayed on my ears.  Finally, I am keeping my DPP for the long haul. They rock misic like a headphone. I am also keeping my Buds 3 Pro for different reasons. They are both exceptionally good. 

I have both (and a stupid amount of other earbuds) and I agree 100%, more or less, with your assessment. I still prefer the OnePlus Pro 3 because of the build quality and the controls and features, but the sound is pretty damn close: in fact the 4 *might* even sound better, but I haven't compared them closely enough to say that for certain. I have some of the best-sounding earbuds (Devialet, BeoPlay, Bowers & Wilkens, Denon, Technics, Sennheiser, Jabra), and while I really appreciate the richness and clarity they provide, I can thoroughly enjoy my music on my cheaper buds from EarFun, OnePlus, and Nothing Ear, (EDIT: and Soundcore Liberty: I wasn't convinced by the 3 but the Liberty 4 Pro have won me over for $88 in Prime Week). If all my fancy-schmancy earbuds vaporized, I'd get by just fine with my lower budget buds. The EarFun are a *fantastic* deal and they have basically no true competition in their price range, but OnePlus has grown to be my favorite in the *not-stupidly-expensive* category. By the way there's some kind of discount code that pops up if you buy the OnePlus buds through the OnePlus app, and some kind of Amazon discount on the EarFun if you use a discount code from a CNN web review that came out a few months ago. EDIT: The EarFun case has a cool feature that glows a light under the earpieces when you open the case, and it's really cool and futuristic looking.

>The issue here is that you have budget sets that are quickly catching up with the $300 and above premium tier; like the JLAB Epic Lab, as a very good example. I agree, although I haven't tried the JLAB. But the Nothing Ear 2024 in LDAC sounds damn good. The OnePlus Buds 3 Pro (and even the 2 Pro and the 3 non pro) are excellent sounding, and even the super cheap EarFun Air Pro 4 in LDAC mode sound way above their price point. I wouldn't say any of these match/beat the sound of the B&W, B&O, Devialet, or Denon, or even Technics or Sennheiser, but they're nipping at their heels for $100-200+ cheaper. >Denon Perl Pro w/ AAT is probably going to be a #1 pick in the price category for many people. Agree. I bought them when they were still in the $300+ range and I think their sound is on par with the extra-premium buds even though they're cheaper now. Which eartips did you end up with? I have stuck with the stock eartips, mainly because I find that any change can ruin the AAT customization, and I already accidentally overwrote my perfect AAT preset once and have never quite gotten them back to 100%. >Everyone else's favorite pick was the Pi8. I hated the Pi8 at first and almost returned them. Super recessed mid-highs/highs, made male rock vocals sound dull and lifeless. But I changed out the eartips (I think I have AZLA somethings on them now) and the sound has grown on me over time. If I didn't know better, I could swear that the sound has actually improved over time. I've never bought into the "burn-in period" thing but I swear the deficiencies that were pretty glaring at first seem to be magically better now. Where the Pi8 really shines is using the transmitter case. It's the closest to a wired IEM sound that I've experienced in an earbud. When not using the transmitter case, I think the Pi8 are still a step below the Devialet, and possibly a hair below the Denon too, but I change my mind on that frequently. >So what do I run most of the time? The Sennheiser MTW4. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are still my everyday drivers for a lot of reasons, but they're not quite on the same league sound-wise. I always recommended the MTW4 as a slightly better alternative to the AZ80, but the AZ100 has edged them both out. I still love my MTW4s but I've found that I haven't used them as much since the AZ100 came out. Still, I'd consider them roughly tied. >The Gemini II is the set many rave about from a pure sound quality perspective, but that's not the main reason I buy ANC earbuds. The Gemini II are actually really good all-around earbuds too. Lightweight and comfortable, and to my ears the ANC is second only to Bose. But it's hard to justify the price considering there are plenty of truly excellent options for much cheaper. >If I prioritized sound quality alone, I'd pick up any of my wired IEMs and couple them with a Q5k, FiiO UTWS5, or iFi Go Pods. I think you're the one who convinced me to start down the IEM rabbit-hole. I've dug myself out but it but not before first picking up the Aful 5+2 and Letshuoer S08. I'm happy with both (sometimes I even prefer the S08) and I'm trying to resist going the temptation of higher end IEMs. I have the Qudelix Q5k but I'm finding I prefer the sound of the FiiO BTR15, which has similar capabilities. But after getting accustomed to TWS, I still find the IEMs a bit too cumbersome for everyday use, even with a wireless DAC. Have you tried the UTWS5? I've been wanting to try one of the earhook style bluetooth DACs but they all have some questionable reviews, and the FiiO seems to be the only one that supports LDAC. I've been holding off on the FiiO because all my IEMs are 2 pin, and right now the 2-pin version of the FiiO is unavailable. They make adapters but that seems like it would make the setup more cumbersome and brittle.

The Jabra are my favorites all around, but I have a lot of earbuds and there are a lot that beat them in one area or another, but none (in my opinion) that beat them *overall*. Comfort: no earbuds beat Jabra Elite 10 for comfort. Probably the next most comfortable would be Nothing 2024 / A or OnePlus 3/3Pro/2Pro or maybe Galaxy 2Pro/3Pro. But I find Technics, Devialet, Bose to all be reasonably comfortable. Sound: I love the Jabra 10 sound but plenty of premium earbuds beat them in sound. Technics AZ100/80, Sennheiser MTW4, Denon Perl Pro, and at a higher price point: Gemini 2, Pi8, BeoPlay EX (and probably Eleven but I haven't tried them). The Nothing 2024 in LDAC could potentially beat the Jabra in sound too but it's a close call. Most of these would be overkill if you're primarily listening to audiobooks and podcasts: in fact the Jabra are my favorites for spoken word, especially since the recent LC3 firmware update. ANC: Bose beats everyone. To my ears, the Jabra ANC is roughly tied for 2nd place ANC with Sony, Sennheiser, and Devialet. Some might argue that Sony is 2nd place and the others are tied for 3rd. Either way. I particularly like the Jabra ANC for flights, but the others are comparable. Microphone: I don't use earbuds much for calls so this is one area I never have much of an opinion on. My understanding is that Huawei buds have the best mics for calls but I've never tried them. Water Resistance: the Jabra 8 Active are the only earbuds I'm comfortable showering with. Beyond that I don't pay too much attention to IP ratings. My understanding is that Jabra generally leads in this area but that there are some (which I can't recollect) that are comparable. Physical buttons: nothing that I'm aware of beats Jabra in this area. I know the Status Between 4ANC (or something like that) has a physical button in addition to touch controls, but I only had these briefly and I don't remember how useful it was. Transmitter: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 has a transmitter case (I think B&W were the innovators in this area). When using the USB-C transmitter, the Pi8 sound is *incredible*. I don't think I've tried the headphone/aux cable transmitter yet (the Pi8 comes with two separate cables instead of the Jabra version which has a built in adapter on a single cable). I think JBL Tour Pro 3 also have a transmitter option but I only had these briefly and I don't think I tried it. If your otherwise-perfect earbuds are missing the transmitter case feature, you can always get something like this: https://a.co/d/bbJW8Yn. I've used a similar device on a plane and it worked great, but I didn't do any side-by-side comparison of sound quality or anything. If all my Jabra earbuds disappears today, the Technics AZ100 or Sennheiser MTW4 would probably be my new daily drivers. Both have better sound than the Jabra and are probably 2nd-ish place in all the other areas: they're great overall earbuds. But this choice puts a lot of emphasis on music sound quality. For primarily audiobooks/podcasts, I'd probably choose the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro or Nothing 2024 (or Nothing A) as daily drivers. (Don't get me wrong, they both sound fantastic on music too). OnePlus would probably win out because of their controls and somewhat better ANC and battery life.

used to have AirPods Pro 2nd Gen and always thought they were the best-sounding earbuds—at least until about six months in, when they probably started collecting dust or something. I recently bought the OP Buds 3 Pro, and honestly, I was *blown away*. Some songs sound absolutely golden on these, even compared to earbuds that cost twice as much. For me, call quality doesn’t differ much as long as the environment is quiet or moderate.-- I can vouch for this post I use apple music in android(yeah little weird)

I've been using the oneplus buds pro 3 and they've been doing great for me

I have the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and my wife has the Sony WF-1000XM5. I prefer the OnePlus.

I have at home right now: Airpods because I sold my iPhone. Oneplus buds 3 Pro because I bought Oneplus 12. Today I bought Samsung Buds 3 Pro because I bought S24U yesterday. I will sell the Airpods because I don't own anything after 15+ years from Apple and feel right now that there will be nothing more from them. Oneplus 12 I read a lot about on Reddit and YT and it would be a mobile that was the best of all on the market (that's the impression I got) but in my opinion the reality is something else. I sold fairly new Oneplus 12 after 5 days and Oneplus Buds because they felt cheap and sounded bad. I have to say that the Oneplus Buds sounded much better with the S24U but still sold them because the sound I was not happy with. Today I tested and bought the Samsung Buds 3 Pro because they sound great together with the S24U. I have some much more expensive in-ear both closed and open back headphones here at home and can compare a bit, but the Samsung Buds feel solid and sound quite nice.

oneplus buds pro 3, don't think about it!

As someone who’s owned the Nothing Ear (2024), AirPods Pro 2, Beats Fit Pro, Soundcore Liberty Pro 3, Samsung Buds 3 Pro and several Sony models, I honestly wasn’t expecting to be blown away by the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. But I was — completely. The first thing that struck me was how incredibly balanced and natural the sound is (thanks to the app). The tuning, done in collaboration with Dynaudio, delivers an audio experience that feels both rich and effortlessly clean. The lows are deep without being muddy, the mids are crisp and realistic, and the highs have just the right sparkle — nothing exaggerated, nothing missing. It’s one of those rare cases where every genre, from acoustic to electronic, sounds exactly as it should. The soundstage is impressively wide for earbuds, and the instrument separation is on another level compared to most true wireless models I’ve tried. You can literally pick out each element in a track without losing musicality or warmth. Compared to my previous favorites — the AirPods Pro 2 for clarity, the Nothing Ear for design and brightness, and Sony for bass — the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 somehow combine all their strengths in one package (although I'll miss Transparency Mode on Airpods Pro 2). It’s the most refined, cohesive, and emotionally engaging sound I’ve ever heard from wireless earbuds. If they improve their ambient sound in the next iteration, they will be just perfect. PS: I use Tidal and Spotify.

For real, I don't get how they're so cheap. I got mine for 83€, and I still don't believe they sound like that.

Form what I've seen I give these OnePlus Buds Pro 3 a solid 8'5 out of 10 and 7 for the Buds 4.

I think OnePlus really needs to work on its branding. I was discussing this with another user — the company has evolved a lot, but it hasn’t done a great job promoting its gadgets and accessories. Meanwhile, brands like Nothing have built a strong reputation as sound specialists in just a few years, while the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 — which actually sound better — are left unnoticed in marketplaces. 🫥

If fit is an issue, I suggest you try Nothing. Their Nothing Ear 2024 and Nothing Ear 3 are incredibly light and fine-tuned, so they almost disappear in most ear canals. They’re amazing, but I prefer the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 sound these days. Whatever, OnePlus isn’t about the perfect fit. I’m fortunate to have common ear canals that fit in almost every earbud.

Every ear canal is different, but I get what you say in terms of fit. That's why users like yourself have to go for the Beats Fit Pro or the new Powerbeats Fit. Great overall sound and the best fit ever. In my case, I just love the sound Dynaudio has achieved in these OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and what you can get with the EQ.

If the noise is a coffee shop, an office with 10 people shouting from time to time or a plane you're safe with these buds (my daily use). If you're near construction places or long crowds frequently, that kind of noises are not that well hidden. The best ANC settings and mic in the market are clearly in the Airpods Pro 3, but you have to pay for that a price it's not worthy in my opinion and also get a neutral sound without a single EQ app to tune your favorite songs. I'm listening Hozier and God Of War Ragnarok soundtrack right now and I can tell you Airpods Pro 2 can't compete with th EQ sound I'm getting on the OnePlus Buds Pro 3.

Check my profile, I'm no influencer, for sure. Just an amateur musician who enjoys trying earbuds. I also have replied a lot of comments about ANC, you should check it out! I've search for one of my replies, here you have it! "If the noise is a coffee shop, an office with 10 people shouting from time to time or a plane you're safe with these buds (my daily use). If you're near construction places or long crowds frequently, that kind of noises are not that well hidden. The best ANC settings and mic in the market are clearly in the Airpods Pro 3, but you have to pay for that a price it's not worthy in my opinion and also get a neutral sound without a single EQ app to tune your favorite songs. I'm listening Hozier and God Of War Ragnarok soundtrack right now and I can tell you Airpods Pro 2 can't compete with th EQ sound I'm getting on the OnePlus Buds Pro 3."

Airpods 4 are a totally different product to these. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are so much better that it's ridiculous to compare.

I have the Nothing Ear 2024, and from what I see the new model is truly similar to these except maybe build quality. I think they are doing great, the sound and the X app is fantastic, most ear canals fit perfectly with them and they are frankly so light that you feel that they disappear when you wear them so I only have nice words about what Nothing is doing. In my case, I just prefer what Dynaudio has done with the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 tuning. Also, I think the new Nothing Ear 3 are not very well priced and I will try them when they go on sale for like 129/135€.

I got them for about $115 from the official web store. It's a decent price but nothing you would call a steal.

Bose ultra? The OnePlus buds pro 3 are terrible. I get the pain in the ear also. The anc is awful and even with off set, it still makes terrible noise. Terrible hardware which they are trying to disguise with fancy firmware. I feel like it's creating pressure or a standing wave within the ear. It wouldn't surprise me if these are making people lose their hearing

I totally agree with you. These have been spelt on. They really sound awesome

Yeah they need to. I actually bought the Liberty 4 Pro over the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro and as soon as I got the OnePlus I gave away my Liberty 4 Pro as they got smoked, but like you are saying they are not marketing themselves enough. I have heard good things about their Buds 4 as well.

Happy with my OP 3pro. But that's me.

Couldn’t agree more! „Luckily“ I lost mine and bought the oneplus buds pro 3. better in every way except for transparency.

gorgeous TWS, amazing sound, very good noise reduction, excellent transparency mode, poor microphone and terrible shiny design. In my case, the appearance and microphones are important, so unfortunately I sold them.

there is no problem in a quiet place, but if you are in a crowded place, the microphone captures the voices of everyone in the neighborhood, but mine

I would like to believe it, but while android does not have the same function as on Apple devices, I mean AI noise reduction by the device itself, not TWS. The problem will remain: I have tried the top ones: OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Creative, the same problem is everywhere. My conditions: subway noise and lots of people talking

Currently experiencing this now. This month, I’ve tried - EAH-AZ100, Sony XM5, Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2, Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2, Pixel Buds Pro 2, OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Nothing Buds. I could not agree more. I’m currently testing the EAH-AZ100s against the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and Nothing Buds, and was going to make a post about it myself. I’m not sure what to think. The hype and price almost ‘ruin’ the AZ100’s. They’re just nowhere near as mind blowing as people make out, especially when you compare them to buds 1/2 or 1/3 of the price. As you said, If you put a gun to my head and asked me to pick, yes, I’d probably say the EAH-AZ100s are probably ‘best’ for the average person, but do I think they’re always the most enjoyable or best, absolutely not. I’d honestly say if I listened to 10 songs, maybe 4 of them sound best on the EAZ-AZ100s, 4 on the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, and 2 on the Nothings, and the difference between the Nothing Buds having 2 points and 4, is as you said, literally, literally like 5%. I found it very hard to decide between buds, it was one of the reasons I ended up testing so many. Similarly, I thought the XM5’s were literally the worst of all the ones I mentioned above, despite being near the top in their perceived premium’ness’. I genuinely would pick the Nothing Buds 10/10 times over them. That said, I am hoping to learn how to get more out of these EAZ-AZ100’s with the EQ, I’ve tried playing around with them but not really hearing this ‘mind blowing’ ‘blow your head off’ ‘rip your head in half’ quality tbh.

Being a user of oneplus nord buds,buds 3 and buds 3 pro i totally agree with you

They usually real right near the top for call quality. My experience is they are excellent.

I'm really impressed with how great they are as an all-rounder. The one criticism I have is I think the soundstage is too narrow; definitely not terrible but there's not as much seperation as I'd like. They are exceptional at calls as well which is a big benefit to me.

OnePlus buds pro 3 beat out all of these in sound quality and battery life.

Owned numerous earbuds in the past sony, marshall, jabra, Huawei, Samsung, airpods, lg, soundcore, you name it, etc. and being my priority is the best for music listening session. I stopped buying earbuds when I got the OnePlus buds pro 3. Not the best anc and just decent transparency but man, audio quality wise, it is the best for me. Been to audiophile hobby for years now (not an expert though) but the OnePlus pro 3 so far is on the top of my list for earbuds.

I see. I suggest try it if you can especially if you have a oneplus phone so you can maximize the lhdc feature. It really sounds awesome.

I got them too, for about €70 from AliExpress. They're incredibly good. I've never had such bass and clear sounds in my ears. The only thing I criticize is the shape. Unfortunately, the silicone parts don't fit very well, so they don't seal properly. I've never experienced that with in-ears before.

Yes, absolutely. Those silicone things don't seal 100%. Sometimes they just fall off. That's why the ANC isn't that good. So, like I said, I don't understand it. I've never worn them in my ears. I think the silicone parts should be a little higher quality. I'd buy some to go with them, too.

100% agree w everything you said. I've tried tons of earbuds and the OP BP3 are on another level as long as your phone supports LHDC audio.

I like how they sound but not a fan of the case shape/feel. The buds and case feel/look cheap.

Budget under 100, Roseselsa Earfree I5, Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro Plus HM: Moondrop Moca, Budget for 100-200 Denon perl pros, Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 HM: OnePlus buds pro 3, Nothing Ear, Technics az80, Jlab Epic lab Budget for 200-300, B&W Pi8(when on sale) HM: JBL Tour Pro 3, Technics Az100, Sennheiser MTW4 300+ Noble Fokus Rex 5, Devialet Gemini II This would be my suggestions for audio quality, I base these off their performance in soundstage, imaging, seperation, and things similar to that. As for tuning it really comes down to personal preference, most of them will suite anyone's personal needs with their custom EQs. I've tried countless amount of earbuds in all price ranges (20 to 300+ dollars worth) but these come out to be my top performers. I might have missed some since I have so many but I'll probably come back if I missed some. (I'll get into more details if you really want, like durability/longevity, battery, ANC, transparency, etc)

Well I used the Earfree I5 for 5 months as a daily driver, now I'm back to the OnePlus buds pro 3 as my true daily driver(I usually don't test long term with cheaper buds but these peaked my interest because of their premium build quality and superb sound quality). The i5's still work extremely well, no issues whatsoever. I've also used previous Roseselsa tws models and they still work from the day they were released. If your looking for superb sound imaging and a decent immersive soundstage, these are the one. But if your looking for specifically ANC or transparency, get some other options like the oneplus buds 3 or Earfun air pro 4. Also I noticed you mentioned the SC liberty 4 pro as a more premium option and if your budget can extend that far I would highly recommend checking out the nothing ear or OnePlus buds pro 3 as well

OnePlus buds 3 pro. If you want sound, build, call quality, and great app support. And because they are stem style they stay in the ears really well for running because weight is distributed better

I would say if you have a Samsung device, just get the Galaxy buds. But any other device, I would recommend getting the OnePlus. The OnePlus also better sound quality (better imaging, soundstage, and seperation). But the Samsung has better transparency mode and better ANC when it comes to blocking out high frequencies. It's not really a noticeable difference.

For me the nothing and also the OnePlus bp3 we're always better sounding then the Technics az100 out of the box (tuning wise, imaging or other technical aspects were somewhat better in the Technics). I have to disagree with the Pi8 though, however it's all subjective

Not a big fan of Sony especially for bass. It's just too prominent compared to the other frequencies out of the box (same goes with the OnePlus buds pro 3 but those are like between midrange and premium buds), however they do sound good with EQ. And I agree with the other earbuds mentioned

Its honestly not that big of a deal. I'm able to test and use earbuds $200+ but still settle on cheaper options like the OnePlus buds 4 or buds pro 3 because they still do a decent job overall and can get them sounding very close to premium earbuds with EQ tuning (technical performance is obviously worse but not gonna be as noticeable with daily use opposed to close listening). sessions)

I own more than 50 pairs ranging from 30 or so to 300+ but only use one pair and that pair being the OnePlus buds pro 3

It's not really what makes them stand out, it's just that I prefer them because of the stem style which usually fits better in my ear compared to bud styled earbuds like the Technics az100, Sennheiser mtw4, or the Sony wf-1000xm5, etc. I also just use the OnePlus buds pro 3 because of their swipe controls and the fact that I have already used their previous gen earbuds for quite a long time. I used to use the Jabra elite 10 gen 2 but they crapped out on me which was another factor because I never had any reliability issues with OnePlus earbuds (Btw it's probably not worth buying more earbuds unless your willing to return them for the ones that you like)

It's pretty similar tbh, the az100 does much better with the foam eartips when it comes to high frequencies. But it's similar when it comes to the lower frequencies

I would say the OnePlus buds pro 3 definitely pump out far more subwoofer like bass when using basswave. Everything else is pretty comparable when it comes to clarity and detailed mids and treble. However I do find the treble on the OnePlus to be a lot brighter sounding than the Sennheiser so if your treble sensitive, you should definitely turn it down in the custom EQ. Soundstaging, imaging, and seperation are similar as well.

Wondering about the same thing. Just went from Jabra active 65t to OnePlus Buds 3 Pro, men the OnePlus didn't fit my ear, so now I'm looking for something else. Maybe I should just keep on going with jabra? Who's the best?

Hello earbud friends! I've been a Jabra user for years (currently Elite 85t) and was excited to move to the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 but now think that's a bad idea since they've been discontinued. I think I've read 500 reviews and "best of" lists, and I'm feeling super indecisive. I've considered Beats, Bose, Soundcore, JLab, OnePlus, EarFun, etc etc etc. Would love people's top recommendations, especially if you've used Jabra earbuds and have also moved on to other brands! **My top criteria are:** * Easy/fast/stable **connectivity with Android**/Pixel. * **Connects to 2 or more devices and moves between them seamlessly** (I use a Macbook Pro laptop and need to move between that and my Android phone throughout the day). * I prefer **button controls** (because I'm easily annoyed by overly sensitive touch controls), but **I'm open to touch controls** if they're well tuned (and bonus points for customizable controls). * **Great audio for vocals** (80% of my earbud use is for work calls and listening to audiobooks, so it's important that those sound crisp and my own voice comes through clearly). * I **need to be aware of my environment,** so I either need them to have **really good transparency**/aware/hear-through mode ***or*** be comfortable and **useful when wearing a single earbud** (I find Jabra 85t hear-through mode to be pretty bad, so I pretty much always use a single earbud and don't mind doing so). **Ideal but less important:** * I sometimes use my earbuds for working out so, ideally, they have a **secure fit during high-impact activity** (running, jumping) and be somewhat **resistant to sweat**. (I'm willing to buy a second pair just for workouts, if needed.) * I care about **good quality sound for music** (especially with heavy **bass**), but that's probably 20% of my usage, so it's less important than clear vocals. * **ANC** is something I want, but I don't need it very often so it's okay if it's not the best quality noise canceling. * As noted above, I'm okay with a **moderately good transparency**/aware/hear-through mode *if single-earbud use works well*. * **Battery life** is important (I use them for several hours a day) but I can typically charge off and on throughout the day so it doesn't need to be best-in-class. * **Cost** does matter to me, but I'm willing to spend more money for a great pair of earbuds. * I don't want ear hooks but I'm willing to consider them. * I prefer a standard earbud rather than air conduction, open ear, or bone conduction because I need my work calls to be private. # UPDATE 👎 I tried the **Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro** ($80 at Costco!!) but ended up returning them because of 2 major flaws: * 🔴 They didn't fit well and hurt my ears after <1 hour of use * 🔴 There was a clicking sound during all of my Zoom calls from my MacBook 👍 **I bought and am keeping the OnePlus Buds Pro 3.** I like them a lot, but I don't love them. Based on my criteria, here's how they're working out: * ✅ Easy/fast/stable connectivity with Android/Pixel * ✅ Connects to 2 or more devices and moves between them seamlessly (I use a Macbook Pro laptop and Pixel phone). * ✅ Controls work well and require an active squeeze or swipe. Haven't had any misfires with controls yet. * ✅ Good audio for vocals; audiobooks, calls, and podcasts all sound good. I recorded my own voice using these and my Jabras, and the quality was nearly as good. * 🟡 Transparency mode is decent; not great, but good enough for me. I spend most of my time using a single earbud because I find that to be easier for my circumstances. * 🟡 Fit feels pretty secure during workouts and I didn't notice a lot of sweat interfering with the fit nor with the sound. Still, the lollipop style feels more prone to being knocked out (for example, doing plyometrics), but so far, this is good enough for me. * ✅ Good sound quality for music, and the equalizer's preset options are good for me. Audiophiles will find this lacking, I'm sure. * 🟡 ANC is good, not great. I don't use it much so this is okay for me, but I used it while on a plane recently and it was helpful. Still, if you need great noise canceling, these probably aren't your buds. * ✅ Good battery life, and they seem to charge quickly in the case. That being said, I think battery life is more important after a longer period of time (for example, after a year, do they drain so quickly that they become unusable?). * 🟡 I paid $164 with tax. This felt like a fair cost and in line with the quality, although I'm still kicking myself for not buying the Elite 8 Active Gen 2's during Black Friday sales. * 🟡 The lollipop style is working out better than I thought it would. With long hair, I often have to think about whether the movement of my hair will knock them out of place, so that's annoying, but overall, they sit comfortably in my ears and don't move around much.

I love the way these sounds, but trying to use them for work calls with my macbook has been terrible with people constantly telling me they have trouble hearing me.

A solid 7.5/10.... not bad, not extraordinarily good. Does the job

AZ100s are best when you want to be mobile but don't want to compromise on sound quality. I use it mainly around my office/home. Shockz OpenRun is best when I am out and about riding my scooter and/or running errands. They stay on with no issues and it's easy to take on and off being "one-piece" instead of two so you don't fear losing it. Sony XM6 has the best noise cancelling, best for flights and loud areas. OnePlus Buds pro 3 is for being mobile but you don't want to risk losing/damaging your expensive AZ100s.

All the previous suggestions here are merely good ANC, or even good ANC for the price. They are by no means GREAT ANC. Technics AZ-100 have only avg ANC for the price you're paying. Others like Earfun and Huawei freebuds are more fairly priced and are worth it, but more expensive earbuds can do it better. OnePlus earbuds are legitimately VERY good for the price you pay. I have a pixel 10 pro XL and the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro. The 2 gripes I have with them are that the ANC, while good, could be better. And Comply still hasn't released foam ear tips for them. The other thing is people on the other side of my phone calls have said they can't hear what I'm saying when I call through the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro. Personally my buds of choice are the JBL Tour Pro M3. They're expensive, but ANC is right up there with the best when you use Comply foam ear tips. Call quality is good. Case is wirelessly rechargeable but big. The buds are big so the fit might not be for everyone but they fit me well and have held up in the gym. If you have the budget, these are the imo the best earbuds for the price with as little compromise as possible.

Not to rain on the parade here, but when talking about sound quality, the QC ultras aren't exactly gold standard. Bose sound quality is average at best. To OP: hard to make a suggestion since sound is so subjective and you have different levels of "audiophiles". Lots of casual audiophiles like the M4TW sound signature, but more serious ones who have tried Sennheiser's wired headphone products will tell you the famous Sennheiser sound quality doesn't really make its mark on their TWS earbuds. Personally I think M4TW are too warm. As for OP4 or Liberty 4 Pro, I haven't owned them but I have the Liberty 4 NC and the OP Buds 3 Pro. 4 NC has better sound quality and ANC, but OP has a more polished product and app (literally and figuratively). Hard to explain, but Oneplus just feels like a higher quality user experience overall. If any of that carries over into Liberty 4 Pro and OP Buds 4 then I would suggest the Liberty 4 Pro for what you're looking for. Besides, OP Buds 4 Pro will come out sooner or later and make everyone forget about Buds 4 normal.

Literally nothing worthwhile. I believe with OP Buds 3 Pro you had an exclusive feature where the earbuds remind you to look up if you've been looking down for too long (only with OP phones). So unless they added something crazy cool with this new Gen, OP Buds should work perfect with other phone brands. I have the OP Buds 3 Pro with a Pixel and it's been great.

These earbuds are perfect for anyone who is a metal/rock enthusiast. The only thing I wish they did was keep the same design as the Pro 2 and they are more comfortable but the sound quality is way better on these. I still use my Pro 2 for the gym and Pro 3 for everyday things.

Buds 3 pro oneplus, I have just ordered them at 2140rs from myntra

i got the Oneplus Buds Pro 3 after losing my 2nd gen Google earbuds and i like them. i didn't want to spend so much on earbuds because i don't use them every single day, but it's definitely a nice price and they do sounds pretty good.

For me it's about comfort. I loved the sound and features of the AZ100 but they were too bulky. The JBL felt cheap and plastic and were deceptively large for me. The ANC and hear thru were just ok. Not tried the Freebuds 4 but the 3s were good. I have tried so many and settled on the OnePlus buds pro 3 which are comfortable, have great ANC, great sound and Transparency. I have the Noble Fokus rex coming this week so who knows...

I just bought a pair OnePlus buds pro 3. And man. For the price I paid I'm very pleased so far the anc is really good. There are different levels you can adjust the noise cancelling too. I barely heard my lawnmower using them.

I think the OnePlus buds pro 3 are nice and punchy. Especially for the price I paid.

Love my OnePlus buds pro 3. Especially for what I got them for. I am shocked

Just got the Oneplus pro buds 3 (black), the gloss reminds me of the Galaxy Buds 3 and its insanely good especially the noise cancelling. Some other small features I like: 1. The case looks chic, its not the typically plastic and there's this synthetic leather feel which is great 2. Came from the Nothing Ear 2 (liked that case) but the right ear just started losing juice so quickly it was unusable. ANC wise i prefer the OP Pro too especially from the switch from transparency -> ANC. Nothing had a very nice transition interaction tho (IYKYK) Highly recommend OP Pro 3. Similar budget to whatever you're looking at too!

same issue with mine,this problem stays persistent with every app except music streaming and recently they've developed another problem that is my earbuds start to crack and distort the audio unless switched into sbc mode from ldac

have the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro, but the OnePlus Buds 4 are also really good you can already get them for around €60. Personally, I’m waiting for the 4 Pro; I might upgrade from my 3 Pro when they come out.

Odd. With custom audio test in the app, it makes it much better then stock. Then I have android and I use wavelet to eq even more and it's pretty nice. AZ80 needs less tweaks but more expensive. Not much touches these two in terms of sound in terms of the price beyond maybe OnePlus 3 pro, the earfun air pro 4. Sony's, bowers and Wilkins, Jabra, and status are some others that are competitive. Good luck!

Mic is not awful, I have used it for calls, but I prefer Oneplus Buds 3 Pro for calls.

I bought the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and I was very happy with them, then when I bought the new smartphone they gave me the Buds 4 as a gift. I get along better with the Pros though, the audio quality on calls is better.

Just came in to say, people are sleeping on the Oneplus Buds Pro 3. Especially for $159 - they’re fantastic.

i received these yesterday and am blown away. I have a lot of different headphones but these, other than some over-ear Hifiman Sundara that I own, are the best. Running LHDC, dialled in with the Dynaudio profile, tweak up on Bass, they sound phenomenal. Also surprisingly for me I have never liked Spatial/Atmos audio on music and typically disregard. I tested Spatial Audio on these and its a revelation. The only wrinkle is trying to get LDHC max to stick in developer options on my OP13 vs adapative.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3. Seriously good value for the money.

Fully endorse and recommend the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. I think they are quite a lot better than AirPods Pro and are heaps cheaper

I had the 75t jabras also and they are one of my favourites, even the new jabras don't compare. I use the one plus buds pro 3 now and they are good but not on the level of bass as the 75ts

purchased it in May. One side already damaged within warranty period. Definitely not something you expect from expensive TWS.

A good number on this sub liked both the One Plus Buds 3 or One Plus Buds 3 Pro (Pro has enhanced sound quality so worth a bit extra) as well as Nothing (a).

It seems from people on this sub Earfun Air Pro 4, Soundcore Liberty NC, One Plus Buds 3 or One Plus Buds 3 Pro. These all seem really good. It sounds like the One Plus Buds 3 Pro has the best sound, but these all are very good.

Good to hear, cause I have some on the way!

I use them too for like a year. Really really solid. Outstanding ANC (!!!!!) and voice quality. But soundwise they don't come close to my 30 buck iEMS haha

I am so fed up with all these earbuds. I had the oppo Enco x2 pro. Brilliant sound - nothing to complaint about. Battery life also good. Only issue: people don't understand me when I call someone - which is a dealbreaker. Then the oneplus buds 3 pro Don't fit my ear as well. Worse sound vs the enco but still good. Quality of my voice still shit (marginally better) but the fall out of my ear (why did they make the part in the ear matte and slippery? That's just mad.) And all those button shaped (Denon, Technics etc) earbuds don't fit in my ear and fall out when moving around. Why do the continue with this horrible and dumb looking design. Do I really have to go with the apple - even if I don't own anything from their eco system? Why no new oppo Enco with dynaudio?

I would say awful V shaped sound tuning by default that is quite unbearable and narrow/plastic voice of people you talk to. I tested Apple Airpods Pro, Momentum TW 4, AK UW100MKII, and One Plus Buds 3 pro has the most 'plasticky' sound out of all. Maybe high-res, but very fatiguing and unnatural.

OnePlus buds pro 3 and Google Pixel buds pro 2 are great. I have them both.

I'm so curious about folk here reporting that they hurt their ears. How do these hurt the ears? I've been using the Sony MX4s and they're great earphones but I find them uncomfortable for a long period. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 just rest on the ear canal.

OnePlus is a solid brand. Love the buds pro 3 and the phones. Watch is just aight

With no budget: Devialet Gemini II Noble FoKus Rex 5 (more flat signature) Technics AZ100 (my favorite) Status Pro X With a medium budget ($100-$200) Nothing Ear (2024) or (3) (if you prefer bassier response and want a good mic) OnePlus Buds Pro 3 or 4 Soundcore Liberty 5 Denon PerL Pro (on sale... They're kind of back to retail but shouldn't be bought for more than $150... If they're comfy for you) SoundPeats H3 (not my favorite but some folks like them for sound quality. Needs to be EQed to be enjoyed at all) Low Budget EarFun Air Pro 4+ (on sale of you sign up for the presale) QCY Melobuds N70 (my favorite on this list) CMF Buds Pro 2

In the <$200 range: \- OnePlus Buds 4 or Pro 3 (the pro 3's if you want squeeze controls, the slightly nicer case, and slightly better tuning). They're great all-arounders, with nice sound, great mic, good anc, and a good app. \- Nothing Ear (2024) or (3). The (2024)'s are often on $99 flash sales on amazon since the (3) came out. They're really good for sound quality. There have been posts recently about Nothing-branded buds having battery life problems, but I've not experienced that. \- Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro / 5. 4 Pro if you want the fancy features from the case; 5 if you want really good ANC and good sound from a reliable source. \- The EarFun Air Pro 4+'s will be released in a week. I don't like the EarFun Air Pro's sound, but the 4+ will have a dual-driver design, with an additional balanced armature driver that *should* add some clarity and separation (my biggest criticisms of the original 4's). They're less than $100, and a good value. \- Pick up a <$30 pair if you need something right now (I like the Tozo NC-9) and wait for the 11.11 sale on AliExpress or Black Friday/Prime Days. I expect that there will be lots of $200-300 buds being sold for $200 or under this season, including the Sony WF-1000XM5, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS, and few others. Another Redditor posted a buying guide at various price points. I more-or-less agree with him, especially on the buds that are over $100. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Earbuds/comments/1oc6x9f/audiophile\_tws\_buying\_guide/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Earbuds/comments/1oc6x9f/audiophile_tws_buying_guide/)

Lots of buds allow you to turn off the on-ear controls, either by selecting an in-app option that turns them off temporarily (my QCY Melobuds N70 have a "sleep mode" that turns off the touch controls for one use), or permanently. Some buds have an in-app toggle switch that turns off all controls (like my SoundPeats Capsule 3Pro+); others allow you to program each touch gesture to "nothing" (like my OnePlus Buds Pro 3) Really many, if not most, buds, allow you to do this. So maybe take a look at some buds you're interested in, or give us a price range and we can make some recommendations, and then we can look to see if you can turn touch controls off. My CMF Buds 2 Pro don't allow programming for the first touch (since it has a click wheel on the case). My Liberty 4 Pros have controls on the case, too. I think you can turn the touch controls off.

I like the CMF Buds Pro 2 a lot. They have surprisingly good sound and a nice soundstage, especially at the price. And having the click wheel on the case is fun. I don't like that you can't command the buds with a single tap, and the click wheel sometimes activates in my pocket when I'm carrying it around. And they're not for people who like neutral audio signatures -- they're pretty V shaped. I have the OnePlus Buds 3 *Pro*, which I think makes them a little higher quality in sound, feel, and features from the regular OPB3, so I don't know if I have a good comparison. (I think my Pro 3's are better than the CMF in a lot of ways, but that could be because of the Pro features. They're also double+ the price of the CMF). My other recommendation of buds in this price range is the QCY Melobuds N70. They're very surprisingly good, especially at the \~$50 USD range. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Earbuds/comments/1n7kqiy/final\_xmems\_showdown\_with\_qcy\_melobuds\_n70\_theyre/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Earbuds/comments/1n7kqiy/final_xmems_showdown_with_qcy_melobuds_n70_theyre/) I think the QCY buds themselves feel a little less cheap, have better overall clarity and balance, have more responsive and clear highs (which are not sibilant but can get a tad fatiguing if you don't EQ them down), and they have a few more features (wireless charging, more customizable controls). I think the CMF Buds have a nicer case, better and more functional app, and I *feel like* the soundstage is maybe a little wider. But I haven't done A-B testing of the two back to back, so that could just be my imagination. There are rumors flying around here that Nothing and CMF buds are more likely to have battery drain/loss problems. I haven't had that experience, but I rotate my buds out pretty frequently, so I don't feel qualified to comment one way or another.

1. Do not, I repeat DO NOT buy used AirPod Pro1's. I can't imagine the battery will last very long--batteries die in TWS earbuds and those buds are OLD--and there are just better options out there for both ANC and sound. 2. Best buds in the \~$150 price point: OnePlus Buds Pro 3 (if you like the squeeze and swipe controls and the nicer case and slightly nicer tuning, which I do), or Buds 4 (if you want to get 95% of the Buds Pro 3, and actually maybe some better mic pickup, and if you want to save money). Frankly, you can stop reading here. 3. If you care more about good sound quality than top-notch noise cancellation, check out the Nothing Ear (2024) (on sale at Amazon for $99 for Prime day). For a budget option, check out QCY MeloBuds N70 (if you can handle the cheap case and subpar app). Both of those buds have ANC that is okay, but not class leading, but have very very good sound. 4. If you care more about ANC, check out the Skullcandy Method 360 (on sale for $71 on Prime Day today) (if you can deal with the obnoxious case). Other good options come from Soundcore-- the Liberty 5, Liberty 4NC, or Liberty 4 Pro. (I think the Pro likely has the best sound quality but has measured as not having the best ANC, but all of them are very good. [https://www.loudnwireless.com/blog/one-month-later-soundcore-liberty-5-vs-liberty-4-nc-vs-4-pro-review?rq=liberty%205](https://www.loudnwireless.com/blog/one-month-later-soundcore-liberty-5-vs-liberty-4-nc-vs-4-pro-review?rq=liberty%205) )

I just for the OnePlus 3 Pro Buds for $130 with one of their coupons and the anc is incredible

These are quality buds. $130 from their app with a coupon is a steal

Buy the Technics AZ-100, Airpods Pro 2, OnePlus buds pro 3(my choice), Nothing Ear, Soundcore Liberty 4 pro, Oneplus buds 4, or Earfun Air pro 4. Any of those options I just gave you are awesome earbuds at different price points. And all will be better then Bose(except for ANC).

out of curiosity which ones have you tried? I actually really liked the EQ on the liberty 4 NC but I ended up returning them. I havn't tried the Liberty 4 pro but those are frequently on sale for $100, and many youtubers have said they are best sounding soundcore earbuds. I currently own the Oneplus Buds Pro 3 which I I think most people would say sound better then Airpods Pro 2. But then their is a whole another level of sound once you get to the $200+ range with earbuds like the Sony XM5, Sennheiser Momentum 4, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, and Technics AZ100 & AZ80. Not to mention the now cheap(but bulky/uncomfortable) Denon Perl Pro. I still think Airpods pro 2 are best all around earbud but theres a lot of better options when it comes to sound. Edit: Also to be clear, Soundcore Liberty 4 NC aren't even the best sounding earbuds under $100. Most people seem to prefer Oneplus Buds 3/4(4 is $100 on oneplus website), nothing ear(a), Earfun Air pro 4, and CMF buds pro 2. I get saying Airpods are best earbuds out there but saying they have best sound is kind of insane given other options.

Good choice got mine 2 weeks ago.. Just make sure to select serenade mode in hey melody app if you feel bass is too strong

Ok.. I would have suggested oppo enco air 3 pro to you but my friends faced issues listening to me on it.. So it has mic issues

Bro.. Just use serenade mode in hey melody app.. It's absolute fire after that

Good choice got mine 2 weeks ago.. Just make sure to select serenade mode in hey melody app if you feel bass is too strong

Hey OP, I got oneplus buds 3 pro 2 weeks ago after my legendary Oppo enco air 3 pro right earbud died (it fell 50ft from terrace onto hard concrete and still worked for 5 months before it eventually stopped charging) Initially I felt bass was too overpowering on the OP 3 pro but after selecting serenade mode in hey melody app, it sounds absolutely stellar..

Bro, in terms of sound quality.. I would definitely rate enco air 3 pro higher as it has LDAC support although OP buds 3 pro is not too far behind, especially on the serenade mode. As for mic quality, I barely take any calls on OP buds 3 pro it as I use wired earphones for calls.. However, my friends did complain about mic quality issues on my enco air 3 pro. They said they couldn't hear me well

Hey, I don't have the references you have in terms of wireless buds but I have been loving my buds pro 3 as well. Incredibly balanced indeed. Do you have any issues with a soft hiss with anc on?

Oneplus buds pro 3 is better than both.

Those would be my second choice after the OnePlus buds pro 3.

OnePlus buds pro 3 is gonna be the best for the $100-ish range.

One plus buds 3 pro are amazing and have multipoint connection

I saw Hans Zimmer review and praised OnePlus Buds Pro 2. There I decided to go with OnePlus. I'm also using the OnePlus Buds Pro 3.

Id go one plus buds pro 3 or nothing ear 2024, for clean bass, momentum tw4 or technics az-100

I had the first pros and they were amazing but I thought it was time for an upgrade. Very very impressed with these bad boys. Not only is the sound superb, but the ANC is incredible, too. I travel on the London Underground often and I fly a lot too and the way it just blocks out everything is just insane. Also, surprisingly comfortable. I can keep them on for long periods without them feeling uncomfortable.

Tired of having to say it, but One Plus buds 3 pros are the answer you seek.

One plus buds 3 pro hands down. I would say the new buds 4 as well in that slick green color.

One Plus buds 3 pros check every box and then some. If you don't care about wireless charging, then the One Plus buds 4s just dropped.

Decrease your budget and get the One Plus buds 3 pros. These buds are amazing in every area that matters most. Sound quality, battery life, comfort and call quality. ANC and pass-through are both very good as well. All my high dollar buds are collecting dust. If wireless charging isn't important, the One Plus buds 4 just came out. Best $100 you'll ever spend on buds.

Do NOT buy Denon. They're heavy af and are not comfortable for any length of time. They cut out constantly when you're out in the wild. ANC is ass. Pass through is ass. Call quality is worse than ass. Honestly, the one plus buds 3 pros are amazing in every way. I no longer use any other buds atm. AZ80s, Galaxy B3Ps, All my Sony's... on the shelf. Obviously, every feature is subjective, but for the money, One Plus got these right. This is the only One Plus product I own, so I'm no fanboy. Just totally satisfied.

Mine are from 2024. I pre-ordered. They sound amazing and work great. Battery life is a bummer, but that's why I have the One Plus B3Ps. Sound just as awesome but with closer to 7 hrs battery instead of the 4 hrs I get with Galaxy.

No worries. I keep my OPB3Ps in my pocket every day. They are just great buds. Very good sound quality, very good call quality, good ANC, pass-through and great battery life. I just got OPB4 because I love the green, but they are not quite as good as the OPB3Ps. I use them at night for bed tho. The GB3Ps I think sound a bit better, fuller... and I do love the vouce command feature so you really never have to touch them. Battery is disappointing but they are great buds for sound, ANC and pass-through.

I bought OP Pro 3 recently, because they were on sale and they are great, getting one gen back but a pro model is usually a better option and cheaper.

I use the Realme pro 7, I'm going to simplify these names, they're ridiculously long, and it's very good. In terms of sound, it is slightly superior to the OnePlus Pro 3 and also the 4. HOWEVER, these two Oneplus models have a small advantage: their plastic is less slippery in sweaty situations, I know because I tested it on intense walks; As I like the Realme a little more, I was forced to use liquid silicone tips on it, I used the Angelears model and the EPZ M100, both of which don't fit in the case so I have to take them off at the end of each daily workout. The Samsung Buds Pro 3 is also a very good fit, but much more expensive.

A bump in sound quality you'll have to compare them side by side to see and a mic that is meant to be better but isn't worth the extra £100

i was with you on the Noise cancellation. the samsungs are really good, but for sound. man they suck. I have the One Plus BUds Pro 3 and those wipe the floor with the samsungs. i carry both. i only use the samsung for calls and the ANC when im on a flight. But when its time for movies, or music, i pull out eh One Plus bud 3's baby!

One year from now, as a degree gift, and I'm still blown off every time I dress them or keep the volume too high. At 2-3 over 15 is already enough to listen Between 4 and 7 is usually ok Between 8 and 11-12 is wonderful above all if you want to listen all instrument. Over 11-12 never gone . I'll lose my eardrums. And ,still, I could probably be wrong and too short on compliments. Great bass , wonderful in every aspect I'm still loving them (scorpion docet) Perfect spatial sound, ANC, and ear profile track with the possibility tu adjust to your heart (actually many pros have this feature) Still I need good earphones for music and small time latency delay Buds 3 pro is a wonderful combo. Usually, even with some other pro, the latency in game is still there. OnePlus instead is simply NOT. It made a hell of a job,really! It seems flawless . Soon or later I'll buy the watch so the ecosystem is self-sustained

Have them for a few months. These r great

That have to fix the audio lag when watching videos it's horrible

I bought the pixel buds pro 2 and there's no lag on those its just the OnePlus buds pro 3s. Besides that they're ok buds I got them for free so I'm not complaining but the pixel buds pro 2 is better

Just open game mode, it's gonna lower the latency, I use it to play pubg with no problems. I used the brainwave with level 2 boost, Hi Re, LHDC. Suppose buds 3 pro are much much better than the nord 3 so i don't really suggest using that. Im planning to buy the buds 3 pro rn but😬😬 feels like it won't change that much compared to mine rn

Oneplus buds 3 pro has one of the best bass I've heard. That said, they also have a very spicy high end so unless you EQ it well, it can be fatiguing for some (me 😅)

Nah i have buds 4 and 3. They are good. Unless you are a super picky audiophile you won't be noticing such a drastic difference but in my opinion the buds 4 have a slightly better sound in some songs but buds 3 performs better in some songs. I did see the negative reviews for buds 4 as well but so far I'm not disappointed. Ofcourse some may disagree which is fine.

Worst ! There is a latency issue while anc is ON. Even after updates no solution

Nope. It doesn't get resolved. The issue is with amazon prime and sony live hd content.when ldac and anc is switched on, there is latency issue bro

ONE PLUS BUDS 3 PRO IS the best. I owned lots of earbuds. This is my go to and reliable.

Oneplus buds pro 3

In AliExpress like 100, just get buds 4 then same drivers anyways, slightly different tuning but still good drivers rly good anc different touch controls. You can always go to squidlink+wavelet and eq them to sound how u like anyways, thats what i do with my 3 pro, i could help if u want

I just got some OnePlus Buds Pro 3's and they are absolutely bangin'. Love em so much. The bass and sub bass are straight insanity.

They're perfectly clear. I don't have a OnePlus phone I have an iphone but they have an app to control everything now called HeyMelody

Iknow this is an odd one but bear with me , Alot of people would recommend to go for Galaxy buds 3 pro or 2 pro , (including me ) - but I went for one plus cause I've seen the reviews comparing the Galaxy buds 3 pro and oneplus buds 3 pro and man it's too damn close . - most of the time Samsung is winning on some categories but one plus wins the important ones ( for my usage atleast ). - I've been using a pair since 3 months now and about to make a full comprehensive review on why I chose them over the Galaxy buds ( though mainly i did it for the bass clearness on the oneplus buds over the galaxy) lol. - my best recommend earbuds for ya are the : - Galaxy buds 3 pro - Oneplus buds 3 pro "if you care about ldac" DONT take it. - sennheiser momentum 4 - bose qc ultra - and if you got money to burn check B&W Pi8 Always do your research as well as look for reviews before any purchases even if someone tells you its the best option .and happy listening bro.

I'll never buy OP buds again... amazing sound quality but because many users complain about the battery in one of their buds dying very quickly after a few months of use. They became useless. Also they're not for everyone's ears shape. Tried all 3 possible small, medium, large silicone no luck, kept losing them without jumping or going to the gym. Worth only for the OP phone integration and sound quality. Reliability wise and comfort they suck.

Yes they are basically airpod pros without apple tax even got noise cancelling which is actually very good but just to be sure we are talking about 300 usd? If so then you can get oneplus buds 3 pro which are better than the 3

I really like them. I do wish that the functions were better integrated into the phone experience. For example, it takes too many touches to get to the noise cancelling function screen on the phone (I need to see what the current setting is off/transparent). Also, it is similarly too inconvenient to find out how much power is left on the case. Here's what I know: On the phone long press the bluetooth icon to bring up bluetooth devices. Select OnePlus Buds, Scroll to Earbud Functions from there I can verify or change the current Noise Control setting (too many touches). If I want to verify the amount of power in the case, it's the same sequence except I have to place one of the earbuds in the case for it to show the power level of the case. I would love for there to be at least a separate app that I could quickly pull up vs going through the long press of the Bluetooth Icon.

Indeed, I think that these may be the best earbuds on the market. I've tried many headphones from Beyerdynamic (I own the T5p 2nd gen which was a €1000 pair back in the day), Sennheiser, Bowers & Wilkins, Bose, as well as ‘audiophile’ stereo HiFi systems (Monitor Audio, Dynaudio, B&W, etc., currently using a €4000 MA setup myself), so I do have some very decent baseline for comparison, and I have to say that when I put these in and played the first song, I was in awe. Hooked. Quite surprised! Of course, it's not the same kind of sound, there are compromises to be made, they don't reproduce sounds I've never heard before, but for €130 on sale at the moment, plus the incredible convenience of wireless earbuds, I think it's an amazing purchase. Plus, unlike many other in-ear headphones, I can wear them for hours without any soreness once I'm done listening. May you be able to enjoy them for a long time!

What makes the OnePlus buds pro 3 stand out above the rest in your opinion? I just bought a pair last week and I agree that they're good but I'm resisting the urge to impulse splurge on more TWS buds lol. Maybe hearing from someone with a lot more experience with other buds will help me resist 😂

Got them too. Best ones I've owned by far.

yes go with the oneplus

I own/have owned about a dozen mid to high end TWS buds over the last 4-5ish years. Here's my list: - Nothing Ear (2024) - OnePlus Buds Pro 3 - Denon PerL Pro - Devialet Gemini 2 - Sennheiser Momentum TW 4 - Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (old but gold)

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 stand out for their impressive sound quality and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) features. With a well-balanced audio profile, these earbuds deliver deep bass and clear treble, making them an excellent choice for music lovers. They also come with multiple ear tip sizes for a comfortable fit during long listening sessions.

Yeah, these are my favorite as well. They fit perfectly in my ears while no other buds do. I can use them while working out as well. They do a great job of drowning out sounds while i'm in the gym, and i love how the blue matches my 13 and Watch 3. I did have the latency issues with my 13, but it appears they've fixed it. I've gotta do some more testing since i haven't been daily driving my 13 as much lately.

OnePlus Buds 3 4 or 3 Pro Great base and you don't sacrifice midtones and highs.

I got these and my only negative feedback is that as someone with really tight ear channels, even the smalles included buds are too large to fit.

I’ve noticed that the Sony WF-1000xm5 are really comfortable. I wore them for a few hours with no discomfort. The only issue I have with them is that the bass is really lacking. The sound quality is perfect but I went with the OnePlus 3 Pro buds instead because they are more up my alley in sound

Exactly the same as AirPods

OP buds pro 3 . they are on sale for $125 rn.

The Technics AZ80 and the One Plus Buds Pro 3 arrived today and the Technics were DEAD on arrival, I charged them fully, nope! DEAD! they were a warehouse Amazon price deal 🙄 I suppose that’s my own stupid fault trying to get the best price I did also try the One Plus Buds Pro 3, I set them up accurately and tried all different EQ’s plus their auto setup feature, nope! I wasn’t impressed, could do with more volume, Both sets of earbuds are on their way back to Amazon Have ordered Technics AZ100 and Denon PerL Pro’s to try, but they aren’t arriving till next week The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 are due to arrive tomorrow

Decided to just order the following earbuds for tomorrows delivery with Amazon, will test them all and see what I feel I like best, whatever I don’t think worthy, I’ll just return 👍😎 1: OnePlus Buds Pro 3 (£137 🇬🇧) 2: Technics EAH-AZ80E-S (£117 🇬🇧) (Amazon Warehouse Price Deal) 3: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 (£247 🇬🇧) (Amazon Warehouse Price Deal) Would like to try the Technics AZ-100 soon!

Yeah the buds 3 call quality i think it's great not a single person complained about it even though I mumbled through the headphone in a noisy bus playing loud music. 

Denon Perl Pro was $199 cdn at Gibbys electronics online, but don't know if still on sale. But at $200 they are easily the bassist ear bud and cheaper than everything else I tried. They look dumb but actually the most comfortable earbud I've tried. I ly weakness is call quality but it's passable. Have tried Sony XM5, OnePlus 3 pro, Technics AZ80, and Beoplay EX.

I "downgraded" from the AZ100s to the Nothing Ear 2024 but am alot happier with them honestly. Nothings EQ is really nice and yes the sound is worse but it is still very good in my opinion. If the AZ100s did not hurt my ears due to their shape I might have kept them. Now I am rather waiting for the new Sonys this Summer OR considering trying the JBL Tour Pro 3s or maybe even the B&W PI8´s if they ever drop in price some time. I also tried the Bose QC Ultras, Pixel Buds Pro 2s and the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, all had their own problems and honestly the Nothing Ear 2024 are the best all-rounder I found (so far). I'd say if the AZ100s fit your ears well (and don't make them hurt after 1-2 hours) they are probably the best buds at their price point.

☝🏼 This ☝🏼 Just got a pair, absolutely love these. Former: AAPP2, QCU, GPBP2, Nothing Ear (a) PS: On Android

Yes, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has volume slider control. This feature sold me on the pair.

One Plus 3 Pro's or One Plus 4. I've gone through the same questions you have. I choose the OP3p's and haven't looked back.

Didn't see this listed but I found oneplus buds pro 3 fit me best out of a ton of earbuds tried

this one: [https://www.oneplus.com/us/product/oneplus-buds-pro-3](https://www.oneplus.com/us/product/oneplus-buds-pro-3) great earbuds. use them nearly daily

I'm with you, these things sound amazing. I got them for free with my order, and I almost felt guilty! I have several other high-end headphones and these buds win on sound quality, hands down. My AirPods Pro 2 sound flat and disappointing, when A/B testing them. I also agree that they need to improve the isolation a bit. Not a huge deal for me, it's still really good, but this is where every other set I have wins.

Anker Soundcore Space A40 are amazing for the price, I also got the Liberty 4 ANC which are a notch above. I also have a pair of OnePlus pro which are more than twice the price and while the build quality seems a lot better, the sound and ANC is not twice as good. I'm glad I have them and tried them, but I will probably never pay above 100$ for a pair of earbuds again as they are basically garbage once the battery life is gone.

CMF best value, one plus better sound and ANC.

i owned both OP and T310, oneplus sounded better imo. And the app support worked on my iphone unlike the Realme. I currently own airpods :)