Weight
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- 5.29 g per earbud
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- 4.62 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs CMF Ear B171 2024
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  OnePlus Buds Pro 3
KSh 17,000In Stock | 02  CMF Ear (R) B171 2024
KSh 16,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP55) and virtual surround sound, while the CMF Ear B171 2024 only costs KSh 500 less.
Connections
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Fit
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- XS, S, M and L ear tips
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- S, M and L ear tips
Controls
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Pinch controls
Water resistance
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- IP54 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Supports spatial audio.
CMF Ear B171 2024
- Lower price: KSh 16,500 (vs KSh 17,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | OnePlus Buds Pro 3 | CMF Ear B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | XS, S, M and L ear tips | S, M and L ear tips |
| Weight | 5.29 g per earbud | 4.62 g per earbud |
| Battery life | 10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 8.5 hours earbuds and 40.5 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 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes provides up to 13 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off |
| Sensors | Voice pickup bone sensor | In-ear detection |
| Drivers | 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | 11mm ceramic 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.
- Both use 11 mm drivers.
In summary
For most buyers the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is the better buy; the CMF Ear B171 2024 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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