OnePlus Buds Pro vs Galaxy Buds 3
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| Feature |  OnePlus Buds Pro |  Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 13,000.00 | KSh 13,000 |
| Drivers | 11mm dynamic | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C charging | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive up to 40dB | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 38 hours total (ANC off) | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (buds), IPX4 (case) | IP57 |
| Weight | Buds: 4.35g each, Case: 52g | 4.7g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Model | Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) |
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Buds: 4.35g each, Case: 52g | 4.7g per earbud |
| Dimensions | Buds: 32 x 23.2 mm, Case: 60.1 x 49.1 x 24.9 mm | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 38 hours total (ANC off) | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Charging Time | 10 min for 10 hours (Warp Charge) | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C charging | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| App Support | HeyMelody | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Dolby Atmos, Zen Mode Air, Transparency mode | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
Audio
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm dynamic | 1-way |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive up to 40dB | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 per earbud | 6 microphones |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | No |
| Spatial Audio | — | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Audio Features | — | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
Charging Case
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | — | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | — | 46.5g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (buds), IPX4 (case) | IP57 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | OnePlus Buds Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds Pro earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide |