Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs OnePlus Buds Pro 3
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| Feature |  Google Pixel Buds A-Series |  OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,500 | KSh 17,000 |
| Drivers | Custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers | 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 25.5 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | 5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbuds | 5.29g per earbud; 50.62g case |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OnePlus | |
| Model | Pixel Buds A-Series | Buds Pro 3 |
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea | Midnight Opus, Lunar Radiance, Sapphire Blue |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbuds | 5.29g per earbud; 50.62g case |
| Dimensions | Earbud 20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5mm; case 63 x 47 x 25mm | Earbud 33.6 x 21.15 x 25mm; case 64.7 x 52.45 x 25.75mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 25.5 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 13 hours total |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (case) |
| Charging Time | — | 70 minutes wired; 2.5 hours wireless |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| App Support | Google Pixel Buds app on Android | HeyMelody app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Sensors | Capacitive touch and IR proximity sensors | — |
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; real-time translation on supported devices | Dynaudio tuning; Hi-Res LHDC; dual-device connection |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers | 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | Spatial Audio with head tracking |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones | 3 microphones plus voice-pickup bone sensor per earbud |
| Audio Features | Adaptive Sound; Bass Boost | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 10Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | — | 18 ohms woofer; 9 ohms tweeter |
Charging Case
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Case Dimensions | 63 x 47 x 25mm | 64.7 x 52.45 x 25.75mm |
| Case Weight | 42.8g with earbuds | 50.62g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds | Buds Pro 3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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