OnePlus Buds 4 vs OnePlus Buds 3
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| Feature |  OnePlus Buds 4 |  OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,000.00 | KSh 14,000.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4, LHDC 5.0 for Hi-Res, 47ms low latency, Google Fast Pair | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC up to 55dB, real-time adjustment, Transparency Mode | Smart Adaptive ANC up to 49dB |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC); Case: Up to 34 hours additional (ANC off) | 10 hours / 44 hours with case (ANC off); 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 40g | 4.8g per earbud; 40.8g case |
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General
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus |
| Model | Buds 4 | Buds 3 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Zen Green, Storm Gray | Splendid Blue, Metallic Gray |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 40g | 4.8g per earbud; 40.8g case |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 31.68 x 20.22 x 24.4mm; case 58.72 x 50.15 x 25.81mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC); Case: Up to 34 hours additional (ANC off) | 10 hours / 44 hours with case (ANC off); 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off); Full charge: 1 hour for earbuds, 2 hours for case | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C, 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off) | USB-C (case) |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides 7 hours total |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4, LHDC 5.0 for Hi-Res, 47ms low latency, Google Fast Pair | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 with dual-device connection | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Dual DACs; Hi-Res Audio; Golden Sound personalization | Golden Sound; Hi-Res LHDC; Google Fast Pair |
Audio
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LHDC) | 15Hz-40kHz |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC up to 55dB, real-time adjustment, Transparency Mode | Smart Adaptive ANC up to 49dB |
| Microphones | 3 per earbud (feed-forward, talk, feed-back) with AI clear calls | 3 microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | Dual DACs, Hi-Res Audio, OnePlus 3D Audio with head tracking, Golden Sound personalization, BassWave, Sound Master EQ | — |
| Audio Codecs | — | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Yes |
Charging Case
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | : 40g | 40.8g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 58.72 x 50.15 x 25.81mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggle | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 4 earbuds | Buds 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 | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |