Earbuds / Compare
OnePlus Buds 3 vs soundcore P20i
Product A: OnePlus
84 of 166 known
Change OnePlus Buds 3
Product B: soundcore
67 of 166 known
Change soundcore P20i
70 of 157 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 65 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 44hB: 30hOnePlus is 14 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.8g
B4.3g
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
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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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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Either bud2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker Single Earbud Mode says take one earbud out of case to enter solo mode. Manual Mono controls are not limited to one named bud.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Mono controls are not restricted to a named side.
RGB lighting
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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 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical single-driver count is explicitly supported by matching review specification.6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review specification explicitly (1) 10 mm dynamic driver. One driver per earbud. Acoustic role is not explicitly named, so omitted. Maker manual supplies diameter/type independently.
Driver type
Driver size
10.4mm
10mm
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
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
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Onboard EQ
Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
Balanced, Serenade, Bass3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Three presets: Balanced, Serenade and Bass, plus the BassWave setting.
Soundcore Signature, Soundcore Signature + BassUp, Acoustic, Bass Reducer, Classic, Podcast, Dance, Deep, Electronic, Flat, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Lounge, Piano, Pop, R&B, Rock, Small Speaker(s), Spoken Word, Treble Booster, Treble Reducer6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer app inspection lists 22 named presets. Current maker page confirms 22 and BassUp. Original May 2023 Scarbir review reports 21 presets without a firmware version. Stored names follow the later explicit list and are not a launch-feature promise.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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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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Bass is emphasized. A dip in the low treble reduces clarity. Left and right drivers are fairly well matched in the reviewed sample.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Audio Reproduction Accuracy verdict, original Black A3949 P25i/P20i test unit. Current Test Bench 2.3. Public qualitative tested result, not estimated numeric graph data. Firmware, codec and exact playback level are unknown.
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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Voice is clear but thin. The microphone does not separate speech from background noise well.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Microphone verdict for original Black A3949 P25i/P20i sample. Current Test Bench 2.3. Firmware, codec, host and exact microphone test noise level are not public.
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 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 9 |
Source9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Travel and Office verdict report nine hours of continuous operation for black P25i/P20i A3949. Review says P25i and P20i differ only in name. Earbuds only, no ANC. Test Bench 2.3 review. Public battery method describes looped playback monitored by time-lapse and binaural recording in soundproof box, with level calibration. Exact sample codec, firmware, game mode and original calibrated SPL are not public, so unspecified. Rounded public nine-hour result used, protected detailed result not accessed.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/active-features/battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Public continuous-battery methodology: one full earbud charge, case recharges excluded, looped track in soundproof box monitored by audio recording and time-lapse. Current method says calibrated 85 dB SPL. That does not prove exact original P20i test volume or codec.
Longest tested use per charge
7h
9h
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
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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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
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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 |
Bsoundcore P20i
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94ms
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
Bsoundcore P20i
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AOnePlus Buds 3
| Feature | Needs |
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| 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. |
Bsoundcore P20i
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 10 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6.5h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
10h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
44h
30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
28h
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Talk time (claimed)
4h
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Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Maker spec table lists charging time up to 2 hours without saying whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 3 Specs, Charging time: Up to 2 hours. The row names no component. The charging page shows 10 minutes gives 2 hours of playback, which is the stored quick charge claim.
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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Screen on 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.
Double tap right earbud to play or pause, Hold left earbud for 2 seconds for previous track, Hold right earbud for 2 seconds for next track, Double tap either earbud to answer or end a call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds to reject a call, Double tap left earbud to activate voice assistant software3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 2 default TWS controls. Mono has double tap for play/pause and calls and hold to reject. All labels describe factory mapping, which app can change.
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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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
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
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
40.8g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Charging case 40.8 g.
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
TÜV Rheinland certification for noise cancellation2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
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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.
P20i earbuds, Charging case with removable lanyard, Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C charging cable6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching black P20i reviewer unboxing and Accessories section. Three tip pairs include attached pair. No power adapter is documented as included.
Cables included
AOnePlus Buds 3
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging cable | 1 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Type | Count |
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| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.oneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specs1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026
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Manual
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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official A3949 P20i User Manual from readable maker support download link. English printed pages 1 to 3 read.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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