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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Beats Studio Buds +

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.29 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 17,000In Stock
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Beats Studio Buds +

Beats Studio Buds +

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 17,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55), while the Beats Studio Buds + is slimmer.

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
5.29 g per earbud
Beats Studio Buds +
5 g per earbud

Fit

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
XS, S, M and L ear tips
Beats Studio Buds +
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L

Controls

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Beats Studio Buds +
Multifunction button on each earbud

Noise cancellation

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Active noise cancellation
Beats Studio Buds +
Noise cancellation

Connections

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Bluetooth 5.4
Beats Studio Buds +
Class 1 Bluetooth

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Lower price: KSh 17,000 (vs KSh 17,800).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

Beats Studio Buds +

  • Slimmer: 15 mm thick (vs 21.15 mm).

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PriorityOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Weight5.29 g per earbud5 g per earbud
Battery life10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Class 1 Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours total5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
SoftwareWorks with the HeyMelody appWorks with the Beats app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
BrandOnePlusBeats
ModelBuds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Announced20242023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorMidnight Opus, Lunar Radiance, Sapphire Blue—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Weight5.29g per earbud; 50.62g case5g per earbud; 49g case
DimensionsEarbud 33.6 x 21.15 x 25mm; case 64.7 x 52.45 x 25.75mmEarbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Battery Life10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 25.5 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on)
Charging Time70 minutes wired; 2.5 hours wireless—
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours total5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (case)—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
ConnectionBluetoothClass 1 Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4—
Bluetooth Range10m—
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
App SupportHeyMelody appBeats app on Android; native Apple integration

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Voice AssistantYes, configurable through HeyMelodyHands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistant
SensorsVoice pickup bone sensor—
Special FeaturesDynaudio tuning; Hi-Res LHDC; dual-device connectionApple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio Switch

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Drivers11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter—
Frequency Response10Hz-40kHz—
Impedance18 ohms woofer; 9 ohms tweeter—
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 50dBAdaptive ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
Spatial AudioSpatial Audio with head trackingSpatial audio for Dolby Atmos
Microphones3 microphones plus voice-pickup bone sensor per earbud3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithm
Audio Features—Custom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveIncluded in total battery figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYes—
Case Dimensions64.7 x 52.45 x 25.75mm72 x 51 x 25.5mm
Case Weight50.62g49g
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseCharging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesMultifunction button on each earbud
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbudsIPX4 (earbuds)
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsXS, S, M and L ear tipsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Beats Studio Buds +
Headphones / EarbudsBuds Pro 3 earbudsBeats Studio Buds + earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick Start Guide and warranty card

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • 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.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is the better buy; the Beats Studio Buds + makes sense if you want a slimmer build.

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