OnePlus Buds 3, Metallic Gray, Deep Bass, ANC, Immersive Sound, Up to 44 Hour Playtime with Charging case, Bluetooth 5.3

To start I just want to say I accidentally left these in my pants pocket, case and all, and ran them theough the washing machine (oops) but they came out working fine like it had never happened! Unbelievable! So if water resistance is important to you these are gonna be a win! They sound amazing, the app lets you really make these sound however you want. Battery life is great, fit is comfortable. Noise cancelling works but they don't do a great job of blocking ambient noise. I have had non noise cancelling ear buds that do a better job of blocking external sounds. For example, when on a riding mower, my old non cancelling buds blocked more of the mower noise than these do with the noise cancelling on. However, I can hear my music better. The noise cancelling does better job on low volume noise, for example you cannot hear passing traffic at all when sitting on the porch. They would be fabulous on an airplane for blocking engine noise. They connnect to my phone quick and consistently every time and don't cut out. You really get a high end premium product for a fantastic price point with these. There may be better ones out there but they aren't going to beat these by much and they definitely won't beat the price! And I bet they won't survive the washing machine like these did!

I'm giving It 5 stars because they are the best sounding ear buds I've found and they are very inexpensive. I did get them for $68. Definitely way better than Apple AirPods in sound quality. The app helps get the sound right for your ears. It is awesome. Additionally I work on recording, mixing music, and own a music school. So lean more towards the audiophile end but wouldn't consider myself an audiophile. But I tend to over analyze everything music related.The battery life is also awesome. I use them a ton and never have them even get close to running out of battery life. I charge them maybe twice a week and not because the battery is low. I can't even remember the last time I checked the battery level because it is almost always full.Cons: there are a couple things that definitely needs improved upon. The case is hard to open compared to Apple's very easy to handle case. If I only have 1 in, which is a lot when I'm listening to podcasts, Youtube, etc. the connection breaks for no reason. Sometimes it is fine and sometimes it disconnects a lot. The touch controls are also weird. I tried to set them more to what I like and no matter the setup they don't respond correctly so I just stopped using them. Except the volume. That works well. Additionally they only seem to want to connect to 2 devices. I connect to my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook and use all regularly. Sometimes 1 of them will just not recognize it and getting connected isn't automatic like the AirPods.

After comparing the OnePlus Buds 3 with the Earfun Air Pro4 and CMF Buds Pro 2, I’m thoroughly impressed with the overall performance, especially considering the value for money.Sound Quality:The OnePlus Buds 3 clearly outperform the competition in sound clarity and loudness. The music stage feels much more expansive, making it a joy to listen to various genres. While the CMF Buds Pro 2 have heavier bass, the sound from OnePlus is well-balanced with just the right amount of bass, offering a more precise and cleaner listening experience. If you’re into strong bass, CMF may appeal to you more, as the music feels thicker, but for clarity and stage presence, OnePlus wins hands down.Active Noise Cancellation (ANC):The Earfun Air Pro4 takes the lead in terms of ANC performance, with the OnePlus Buds 3 coming in second. While the ANC on OnePlus is solid, there’s room for improvement, especially for frequent travelers or those in noisy environments.Call Quality:As someone who prioritizes call quality, especially in noisy environments, OnePlus Buds 3 excel in this area. The microphone quality is top-notch, far surpassing the CMF Buds Pro 2 and Earfun Air Pro4. I was really impressed by how clear my voice came through even in crowded, noisy areas.Overall Value:For the price, I believe the OnePlus Buds 3 offer excellent value. The combination of clear sound, decent ANC, and exceptional call quality makes them stand out. I only hope that future versions improve the ANC to match or surpass competitors.