Weight
- OnePlus Buds 3
- 4.8 g per earbud
- Nothing CMF Ear B162
- 4.6 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
OnePlus Buds 3 vs CMF Ear B162
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  OnePlus Buds 3
KSh 14,000In Stock | 02  CMF Ear (A) B162
KSh 13,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The OnePlus Buds 3 is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP55), while the Nothing CMF Ear B162 only costs KSh 500 less.
Connections
- OnePlus Buds 3
- Supports AAC, SBC audio
- Nothing CMF Ear B162
- Supports AAC, LDAC, SBC audio
Fit
- OnePlus Buds 3
- S, M and L silicone ear tips
- Nothing CMF Ear B162
- Silicone ear tips
Controls
- OnePlus Buds 3
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
- Nothing CMF Ear B162
- Pinch controls
Water resistance
- OnePlus Buds 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- Nothing CMF Ear B162
- IP54 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
OnePlus Buds 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Supports AAC, SBC audio.
Nothing CMF Ear B162
- Lower price: KSh 13,500 (vs KSh 14,000).
- Supports AAC, LDAC, SBC audio.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | OnePlus Buds 3 | Nothing CMF Ear B162 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | S, M and L silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 4.8 g per earbud | 4.6 g per earbud |
| Battery life | 10 hours / 44 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Pinch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes provides 7 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off |
| Drivers | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | 11mm dynamic driver |
| App support | HeyMelody app | Nothing X |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.
In summary
For most buyers the OnePlus Buds 3 is the better buy; the Nothing CMF Ear B162 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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