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OnePlus Buds 3 vs Sony WF-C510
Product A: OnePlus
84 of 166 known
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Product B: Sony
81 of 166 known
Change Sony WF-C510
79 of 157 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 37 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 44hB: 22hOnePlus is 22 h higher.
- Quick chargeA: 2hB: 1hOnePlus is 1 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.8g
B4.6g
Case weight
A40.8g
B31g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
OnePlus Buds 49Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/oneplus-buds-4-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the OnePlus Buds 4 are the successors to last year's OnePlus Buds 3.
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Launch price (US)
$993Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Priced at 99 USD at launch. The review is dated 5 February 2024.4Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/oneplus-buds-3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Starts at 99 USD in North America.5Press article9to5google.comRead 10 October 2026Announced at 99 USD, 79 USD below the OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, GB, JP5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510Read 5 October 2026Exact UK maker product page establishes GB market.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-08-26-Sony-Electronics-Adds-the-WF-C510-to-its-Truly-Wireless-Earbud-RangeRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch identifies the US market. GB and JP are independently established by their exact regional maker pages.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C510Read 5 October 2026Exact Japanese maker product page establishes JP market.
Colours
Metallic Gray, Splendid Blue1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 20265Press article9to5google.comRead 10 October 2026
Blue, Yellow, Black, White1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 10.4 | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 6 | 1 |
BSony WF-C510
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026Published driver diameter. Unpublished driver technology, count and diaphragm material remain absent.12Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-c510/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact maker support specification table states 6 mm. Producer opened the full public table. Reviewer independently verified public official indexed cells where direct fetch was unavailable. Manual page 123 confirms weight, radio and charge fields.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850117-REG/sony_wfc510_b_wf_c510_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFC510/B rows state one driver per earpiece, Dynamic and 6 mm. Maker independently states 6 mm. The WalkmanBlog exact-model teardown shows the single main driver. Unrelated retailer microphone/weight errors are not imported.20Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/16/sony-wf-c510-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact-model public teardown identifies the main 6.0 mm driver after removing the cell. One driver is shown inside an earbud. This independently corroborates the explicit retailer one-per-earpiece count.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 specification states 6 mm dynamic. One-per-earpiece count is separately explicit in B&H and corroborated by the exact-model teardown.
Driver type
Dynamic13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850117-REG/sony_wfc510_b_wf_c510_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US black WFC510/B retailer specification explicitly says Dynamic. Maker UK/Japan lists closed construction and 6 mm but does not independently name the transducer mechanism.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 specification states 6 mm dynamic. Corroborates the explicit B&H dynamic row.
Driver size
10.4mm
6mm
Drivers per bud
2
1
Diaphragm material
Woofer: dual outer layer of TPU material.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Woofer outer layer is dual TPU. The tweeter material is not stated.
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Frequency response
Min15 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 202615 Hz to 40 kHz acoustic frequency response. Test method is not stated.
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
Balanced, Serenade, Bass3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Three presets: Balanced, Serenade and Bass, plus the BassWave setting.
Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech14Maker product pagesupport.sony.jp/electronics/support/articles/00364150Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 Japanese Sound Connect use guide lists eight named presets. Manual, Custom1/Custom2 and Off are separate editable/default options, not added named factory curves.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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Lab response has reduced lows and highs relative to the reviewer preference curve. Midrange can sound more prominent by comparison.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Exact firmware 1.0.2/app 10.4.2 lab commentary. No rating converted into dB.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck analysis and source preference curve.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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Recorded speech samples show limited office-noise rejection, with better handling of simulated street and wind noise.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Exact review standardized speech demos. Codec and individual recording firmware are unknown.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth, with simulated background noise, wind and reverberation.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AOnePlus Buds 3
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 7 |
BSony WF-C510
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 10.48 |
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Provided sample, four days testing, firmware 1.0.2 and app 10.4.2. Transparency off. Ran 10 h 29 min. Codec not stated. No case recharges included.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks at 75 dB SPL. This method does not establish an unstated ANC or codec setting for a particular sample.
Longest tested use per charge
7h
10.48h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
22Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete headset parts diagram on printed page 11 labels microphones left/right, one per earbud. Shared call/ambient microphones counted once. Case parts diagram has no microphone. No bone sensor inferred.20Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/16/sony-wf-c510-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact-model teardown identifies the mic hole and matching housing hole. Maker full parts diagram labels one physical microphone on each unit, used for calls and ambient sound. No additional microphone is identified by the complete hardware inventory.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-08-26-Sony-Electronics-Adds-the-WF-C510-to-its-Truly-Wireless-Earbud-RangeRead 5 October 2026
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Select OnePlus phones with Pro Gaming mode on | 94 |
BSony WF-C510
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94ms
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Connection per platform
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
BSony WF-C510
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Features that need a specific device
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Hi-Res audio with LHDC | Needs a source device with LHDC 4.0 or later. Set in Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones with Android 12 or later. Other Android 7.0 or later devices use HeyMelody. Not supported on iOS. |
| OnePlus Audio ID 2.0 | OnePlus phones with Android 11 or later set it in Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody. |
| OnePlus 3D Audio | Does not support head tracking. OnePlus phones with Android 11 or later set it in Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody. |
| OnePlus Fast Pair | OnePlus 6 series and later phones running Android 11 or later. |
| 94 ms low latency | Select OnePlus phone models with Pro Gaming mode enabled. |
BSony WF-C510
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| 360 Reality Audio | Compatible streaming service and content. Ear-shape analysis requires Sony | Sound Connect on Android or iOS. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
70mAh17Retailer pageenter.online/tehnica-audio/casti/sony-wf-c510-black-fara-firRead 7 October 2026Exact black WF-C510 specifications explicitly label earbud accumulator 70 mAh. Typical/rated distinction is not stated. Corroborated by several retailer tables, not calculated from watt-hours or current.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact headset specification states built-in lithium-ion 3.85 V, 70 mAh. Retailers explicitly distinguish earbud 70 from case 300. Typical/rated capacity basis is unstated. No capacity was computed from voltage or energy.
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 10 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 44 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 6.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 28 |
| ANC off | LHDC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | LHDC | Yes | 30 |
| ANC on | LHDC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | LHDC | Yes | 24 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4 |
BSony WF-C510
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparency | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 11 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 9 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 22 |
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 24 exact codec/mode table. EQ, DSEE and Service Link shorten runtimes. Case excluded. Call runtime matches across all published noise modes, so one call row is retained. ANC-off on C510 means ambient processing off, since it has no ANC.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C510Read 5 October 2026Long battery section explicitly 11 h earbuds plus 22 h total including case. Footnote codec AAC, EQ and DSEE off, other features at default. Case total is published, not inferred.
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6.5h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
10h
11h
Total with case (claimed)
44h
22h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
28h
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Talk time (claimed)
4h
5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
2h1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 202610 minutes of charging gives 2 hours of earbuds playback, with ANC off, 50 percent volume and AAC. The 7 hour figure includes the charging case and is not stored.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Tap twice: next song, answer or hang up a call, Tap three times: previous song, Tap and hold 3 seconds: reject call, Press and hold: switch noise cancellation or transparency mode, Slide finger up or down: volume1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Specification list of touch control and touch volume control. A single tap does nothing by default, per Android Central.
Press once on left to turn Ambient Sound Mode on or off, Press once on right to play or pause, Press twice on right to skip to next track, Press three times on right to skip to previous or current track, Press four or more times on left to lower volume, Press four or more times on right to increase volume, Press twice on either to receive, end or cancel a call, Press and hold on either to reject a call, Press and hold on right to use or cancel Google app or Siri2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 18 factory button operations. Group reassignment and disabling through Sound Connect are documented separately. These are physical presses, not capacitive touch gestures.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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No15Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/11/28/sony-wf-c510-reviewRead 7 October 2026Purchased black sample used for nearly three months. Explicitly no proximity sensor and no automatic pause when removed. Independently corroborated by Scarbir own purchased sample.19Reviewscarbir.com/tws/sony-wf-c510-reviewRead 7 October 2026Controls section explicitly says music does not automatically pause when an earbud is removed.
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
HeyMelody and OnePlus Wireless Earphones1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Support by Wireless Earphones and HeyMelody app. Overview page names HeyMelody and Earbuds Function.
Sony | Sound Connect2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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Other certifications
TÜV Rheinland certification for noise cancellation2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds (one pair), OnePlus Buds 3 charging case, User guide, Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), Safety and Warranty card, USB Type-C charging cable1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Earbuds, charging case, user guide, 3 silicone ear tips (S, M, L), safety and warranty card, USB Type-C cable.
Sony WF-C510 earbuds, Charging case, Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS, M, LL), Documents2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete standard box list. C510 includes no USB cable. C710N includes one USB-A to USB-C cable. Tips are silicone rubber, despite Hybrid being their marketing name.
Cables included
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging cable | 1 |
BSony WF-C510
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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