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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

E509A8Press articlefonearena.com/blog/410958/oneplus-buds-3-fcc-certification.html/ampRead 10 October 2026FCC filing reported before launch under model E509A. Not checked against the product label. Pre-launch figures in that article (4.77 g, 48 dB) differ from the final specifications and are not used.

A3968, A3968Z11, A3968Z21, A3968Z61, A3968G11, A3968G21, A3968G616Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026UK store SKUs A3968G11 Black, A3968G21 White and A3968G61 Green. The German store lists the same SKUs.8Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026German store lists A3968G11 Schwarz, A3968G21 Weiss and A3968G61 Gruen.

GTIN / EAN

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194644186357, 194644193614, 1946441935846Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026US store barcodes per colour. Anker Japan uses different barcodes for the same SKU names.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

23 January 20247Press articlethetechoutlook.com/new-release/gadgets-release/earphones/oneplus-buds-3-launched-in-india-at-the-starting-price-of-rs-5499Read 10 October 2026Global launch with the OnePlus 12 and 12R, article dated 23 January 2024. The earbuds had already launched in China in January 2024.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Maker still lists the product with a Buy now button.

Available6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026Black, White and Green variants are listed as available on the access date. The Anker Japan, UK and European retailer pages also list it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$79.999Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/soundcores-new-sports-earbuds-offer-a-powerbeats-pro-style-customizable-secure-fit-for-a-fraction-of-the-priceRead 20 October 2026TechRadar reports $79.99 on Amazon at launch. The soundcore US store lists $79.99 now.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€996Press articleandroidworld.nl/nieuws/oneplus-kondigt-oneplus-buds-3-aan-oordopjes-van-99-euroRead 10 October 2026Recommended price 99 EUR in the Netherlands and Belgium from 6 February. VAT included as published. Notebookcheck reports the same 99 EUR for Europe.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, GB, JP, EU6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026UK store lists the three colours.8Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026German store lists the three colours.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Metallic Gray, Splendid Blue1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 20265Press article9to5google.comRead 10 October 2026

Black, White, Green6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026

Segment

Music2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Sport6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026The US store tags it Sport Series and Sports & Exercise.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026The earbuds use silicone ear tips in three sizes.

In-ear5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbudsRead 20 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Volume is controlled on the stems of the earbuds.

Ear hook5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Adjustable ear hooks that extend 4 mm and rotate 30 degrees.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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Either bud2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ says one earbud in the closed case lets the other be used alone.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AOnePlus Buds 3

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	10.4	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	6	1

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 202610.4 mm woofer plus 6 mm tweeter dual drivers per earbud. The overview page calls them dual dynamic drivers.

Bsoundcore Sport X20

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Dynamic1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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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 responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table prints 20-20KHz. No codec or conditions given.

Impedance

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16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026LHDC 5.0 claim of 96 kHz and 24 bit at 1 Mbps. Needs a compatible source. Not supported on iOS.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026HearID Sound results are saved and applied.

Onboard EQ

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

63Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Sound Master EQ offers a customizable 6-band equalizer.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced, Serenade, Bass3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Three presets: Balanced, Serenade and Bass, plus the BassWave setting.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

OnePlus 3D Audio2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Footnote 6: 3D audio does not support head tracking.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026The microphone graphic shows a feed-forward and a feed-back microphone in each earbud, plus a talk microphone. Both ANC microphone positions make this hybrid.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

42Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Two ANC microphones per earbud, four across the pair. The talk microphone is not counted.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Adaptive noise cancellation scans the ear canal shape. Smart Scene Noise Cancellation analyses ambient noise in the background.

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ambient sound section lists Adaptive ANC, which adapts noise cancellation to the surroundings.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

32Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Three intensity levels: Mild, Moderate and Max. Tom's Guide also lists a Smart mode.

310Reviewgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240728-anker-soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026In the soundcore app, manual mode sets noise cancelling to Strong, Medium or Weak. Automatic mode is separate.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

49dB1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 49 dB Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation. Overview page adds a 4000 Hz cancellation range and TUV Rheinland certification.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026AI Clear Call with three built-in mics and an anti-wind noise design.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026The Wind Noise Cancellation setting in the app lowers the feedforward microphone gain when wind is detected.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AOnePlus Buds 3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7

Source4Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/oneplus-buds-3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer reports about seven hours with ANC on, no hi-res playback and default volume. It is an approximate figure from daily use. Firmware and codec are not stated.

Bsoundcore Sport X20

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6g(0.2 oz)10Reviewgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240728-anker-soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Reviewer weighed one earbud at 6 g and the earbuds with case at 55 g. Basic Tutorials lists 7 g per earbud and 41 g for the case, so the per-earbud weight is stored as measured only.

Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

61Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 20263 mics per side. The overview page names a feed-forward, a feed-back and a talk microphone, used for AI Clear Call.

64Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3968Read 20 October 2026Six microphones are used for AI noise reduction on calls.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

611Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Technical data table lists three microphones per earbud, so six across the pair. The call microphones and the ANC microphones are not split out.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026AI Clear Call algorithm keeps calls free of wind and background noise.

AI4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3968Read 20 October 2026Anker Japan names AI noise reduction for calls.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table says Bluetooth 5.3, as does the Anker Japan page. TechRadar and the SoundGuys spec page say 5.4. The maker's manual is kept.

Bluetooth codecs

LHDC, AAC, SBC1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026LHDC, AAC and SBC. The overview page names LHDC 5.0.3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

SBC, AAC2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ answer to which audio codecs the Sport X20 supports: SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026The page lists Dual Connection. The overview page says two devices can be connected simultaneously.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ explains how to enable multipoint through Dual Connections in the soundcore app.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

24Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3968Read 20 October 2026Multipoint connects to two devices at the same time.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 202610 m. Footnote: requires Bluetooth-compatible devices with a maximum transmission range of 10 meters. Interference may break the connection.

10m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Claimed latency

AOnePlus Buds 3

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Select OnePlus phones with Pro Gaming mode on	94

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Audio latency 94 ms. Overview footnote: as low as 94 ms with select OnePlus phones and Pro Gaming mode enabled.

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026HeyMelody is available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. Other Bluetooth devices are supported. Hi-Res is not supported on iOS.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ has setup and volume steps for Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone. The soundcore app does not support computers.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AOnePlus Buds 3

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Bsoundcore Sport X20

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

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.

Source2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Bsoundcore Sport X20

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

58mAh1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

60mAh13Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/soundcore-sport-x20-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec table lists 60 mAh lithium polymer per earbud. The maker publishes no earbud capacity and does not say typical or rated. The same table lists 10 ohm impedance and shorter charge times than the manual, so only the capacity is taken.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

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

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026All rows at 50 percent volume. ANC on rows are listed as ANC on or Transparency mode. AAC: ANC off 10 h earbuds and 44 h with case, ANC on 6.5 h and 28 h. LHDC: ANC off 7 h and 30 h, ANC on 5.5 h and 24 h. Talk time with ANC on or transparency in HFP: up to 4 h, earbuds only.

Bsoundcore Sport X20

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	12
ANC off	Yes	48
ANC on	No	7
ANC on	Yes	28
Transparency	No	7
Call	No	6

Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h earbuds and 48 h with case, ANC on 7 h and 28 h. The FAQ adds transparency 7 h and calls 6 h. The Quick Start Guide prints up to 36 h with ANC on and up to 48 h with ANC off, which disagrees with the manual, the FAQ and Anker Japan. The manual figures are kept.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ: normal 12 h earbuds and 48 h case, ANC 7 h and 28 h, transparency 7 h, calls 6 h. Maker lab test at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume. A second FAQ entry says about 7 h with ANC and 11.5 h in normal mode, which differs from 12 h.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

44h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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90min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table says full charging time for earbuds 1.5 hours. The FAQ says about 40 minutes at 25 degrees C. The manual is kept.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The manual lists a full charge of 1.5 hours for the earbuds and 3 hours for the charging case. The FAQ gives about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C as lab data, and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger. Case input is 5 V 0.45 A. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 20262Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ says about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C plus or minus 3 degrees C as lab data and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

5min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging diagram prints 5 mins = 2 hrs. Anker Japan says about 2 hours of music after 5 minutes. ANC, volume and codec are not stated.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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

2h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Earbuds-only playback after 5 minutes of charging in the case. ANC, volume and codec are not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

520mAh1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

580mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table lists Battery capacity 580 mAh / 2.158 Wh with the charging case input and output. Amazon's listing calls it the carrying case battery capacity. No per-earbud capacity is published.14Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CRT6HQ82Read 20 October 2026Amazon US detail table lists carrying case battery capacity 580 mAh.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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180min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table says full charging time for the charging case 3 hours.

Wireless charging

No3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026The charging case does not support Qi wireless charging.4Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/oneplus-buds-3-reviewRead 10 October 2026The reviewer states there is no wireless charging.

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Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Swipe1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Button1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Slide a finger up or down on the stems to change volume.

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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 either earbud: play or pause, or answer a call, Press twice on the right earbud: next track, Press twice on the left earbud: previous track, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and transparency, or hang up or reject a call1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls table for TWS mode. In mono mode a single press plays or pauses and a long press skips to the next track. Controls can also be customised in the app.

Remappable controls

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Siri3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Phone voice assistant2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026The button can be set to the phone's voice assistant in the app Controls. The FAQ names no assistant. A single press cannot be assigned to it.

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 sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026HearID Sound in the app is a hearing-based sound profile test. It is consumer sound personalization, not a medical test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

XS, S, M, L, XL1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

Silicone12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026SoundGuys spec page lists silicone ear tips. The page has no review or test results.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear hook5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbudsRead 20 October 2026The adjustable ear hook is the only stabilizer. No wings or fins.

Ear tip fit test

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Earbud Fit Test is listed among the app features.

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing section tells the user to take a fit test in the soundcore app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP551Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026IP55 for the earbuds only.

IP681Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table lists the IP68 waterproof rating for the earbuds only. Anker Japan says the charging case is not rated.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX43Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Durability listed as IP55 for the earbuds and IPX4 for the charging case. The maker page states IP55 for the earbuds only.

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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.

soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.8g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Earbuds 4.8 g. Overview footnote: based on a sample mean of 4.84 g.

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Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

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 dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Width65Height29Depth61mm(2.6 × 1.1 × 2.4 in)10Reviewgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240728-anker-soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Gigazine gives 6.5 cm diameter, 6.1 cm depth and 2.9 cm thickness. Basic Tutorials labels it 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H. Anker Japan prints 65 x 61 x 29 mm without axes.11Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Technical data table labels the case 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AOKB-A3968L, 2AOKB-A3968R3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3968QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026Quick Start Guide prints FCC ID 2AOKB-A3968L and 2AOKB-A3968R, one per earbud. The case carries no radio ID.

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.

Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL), USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide and safety manual4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3968Read 20 October 2026Anker Japan lists the earbuds, charging case, five ear-tip sizes, a USB-C cable, a quick start guide and safety manual. Its package line says USB-C and USB-A cable, while its feature text says USB Type-C cable. Gigazine shows a USB Type-C cable.

Cables included

AOnePlus Buds 3

Type	Count
USB Type-C charging cable	1

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026

Bsoundcore Sport X20

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Links

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Product page

www.oneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-32Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbudsRead 20 October 2026

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/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdf1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026English user guide A3968, published in the service index on 2025-09-01.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1.5years3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3968QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026Quick Start Guide and the Amazon US listing say 18-month limited warranty. Stored as 1.5 years.14Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CRT6HQ82Read 20 October 2026Amazon US lists an 18 months warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.