Weight
- OnePlus Buds 3
- 40.8 g for the case
- OnePlus Buds 4
- 40 g for the case
Earbud comparison
OnePlus Buds 3 vs OnePlus Buds 4
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  OnePlus Buds 3
KSh 14,000In Stock | 02  OnePlus Buds 4
KSh 16,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The OnePlus Buds 3 is the better buy: it costs KSh 2,000 less, with the same IP55 rating as the OnePlus Buds 4.
Fit
- OnePlus Buds 3
- S, M and L silicone ear tips
- OnePlus Buds 4
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Connections
- OnePlus Buds 3
- Bluetooth 5.3
- OnePlus Buds 4
- Bluetooth 5.4
Charging port
- OnePlus Buds 3
- USB-C (case)
- OnePlus Buds 4
- USB-C, 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off)
Frequency response
- OnePlus Buds 3
- 15Hz-40kHz
- OnePlus Buds 4
- 20Hz – 40kHz (with LHDC)
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
OnePlus Buds 3
- Lower price: KSh 14,000 (vs KSh 16,000).
- LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
OnePlus Buds 4
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | OnePlus Buds 3 | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | S, M and L silicone ear tips | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Weight | 4.8 g per earbud | 4.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | 10 hours / 44 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC) |
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggle |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Charging port | USB-C (case) | USB-C, 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off) |
| Drivers | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | 11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud |
| Frequency response | 15Hz-40kHz | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LHDC) |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both are rated IP55.
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.
In summary
The OnePlus Buds 3 is the better buy, as it costs less.
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