Buds 3

Released February 2024.5 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor: In-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 10h
With case: 44h

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General

Series: Not available
Model numbers: E509A8
GTIN / EAN: Not available
Announced: 23 January 20247
Status: Available1
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: OnePlus Buds 4 9
Launch price (US): $993 4 5
Launch price (EU): €996
Markets: Not available
Colours: Metallic Gray, Splendid Blue1 5
Segment: Music2

Design

Form factor: In-ear2
Bud shape: Stem2
Use one bud alone: Not available
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Role Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic Woofer 10.4 1
Dynamic Tweeter 6 1
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Driver type: Dynamic2
Driver size: 10.4mm
Drivers per bud: 2
Diaphragm material: Woofer: dual outer layer of TPU material.2
Frequency response: Min15 HzMax40 kHz1
Impedance: Not available
Sensitivity: Not available
Sensitivity reference: Not available
Max sample rate: 96kHz2
Max bit depth: 24bits2
Adaptive EQ: Not available
Personalised sound: Yes2
Onboard EQ: Yes3
Custom EQ bands: 63
EQ presets: Balanced, Serenade, Bass3
Volume limit: Not available

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

Spatial audio

Spatial audio: OnePlus 3D Audio2
Head tracking: No2

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes1
ANC type: Hybrid2
ANC microphones in both earbuds: 42
Adaptive ANC: Yes2
ANC levels: 32
ANC attenuation (claimed): 49dB1
Transparency mode: Yes1
Adjustable transparency: Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: Not available
Conversation detection: Not available
Wind noise reduction: Yes2

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured): Not available
Bass amount (measured): Not available
Treble amount (measured): Not available
Deviation from target (measured): Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured): Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured): Not available
Sound leakage (measured): Not available
Noise isolation (measured): Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured): Not available
Passive isolation (measured): Not available
Call quality notes (measured): Not available
Mic low-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured): Not available
Latency (measured): Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured): Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured): Not available
Latency in game mode (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): ANC Hours (h)
Yes 7
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Longest tested use per charge: 7h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: 61
All microphones in both earbuds: 61
Bone conduction voice sensor: Not available
Mic noise reduction: AI2
Call audio bandwidth: Not available
Mic mute control: Not available
Sidetone: Not available

Connectivity

Chip: Not available
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.31
Bluetooth codecs: LHDC, AAC, SBC1 3
Bluetooth profiles: HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1
LE Audio: Not available
Auracast: Not available
Multipoint: Yes1 2
Multipoint devices: 21
Multipoint with LDAC: Not available
Paired devices remembered: Not available
Automatic switching between own devices: Not available
Fast pairing: Google Fast Pair1
Audio sharing: Not available
Wireless range (claimed): 10m1
Wireless receiver: Not available
Receiver connector: Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio: Not available

Latency

Low latency mode: Yes1
Claimed latency: Connection Mode Latency (ms)
Bluetooth Select OnePlus phones with Pro Gaming mode on 94
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Lowest claimed latency: 94ms

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

Compatibility

Platforms: Android, iOS2
Connection per platform: Platform Connection
Android Bluetooth
iOS Bluetooth
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Features that need a specific device: 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.
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Official licence: Not available

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

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.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 58mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: 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
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Longest claimed use per charge: 10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 6.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 10h
Total with case (claimed): 44h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 28h
Talk time (claimed): 4h
Full charge time, buds: Not available
Charging guidance: Not available
Quick charge time: 10min1
Earbud playback after quick charge: 2h1 2

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

Charging case

Case battery: 520mAh1
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C1
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: No3 4
Wireless standards: Not available
Wireless charging power: Not available
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: Not available
Case works as audio transmitter: Not available

Controls

Controls: Touch, Swipe1 2
Earbud volume control: Swipe1 2
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: volume1
Remappable controls: Yes3
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri3

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection: Not available
Sensors: Not available
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: Not available
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included: S, M, L1
Ear tip materials: Silicone1
Stabilisers: Not available
Ear tip fit test: Yes3
Dust and water rating, buds: IP551
Dust and water rating, case: IPX43
Water resistance depth: Not available

Software

Companion app: HeyMelody and OnePlus Wireless Earphones1
App platforms: Android, iOS2
User firmware updates: Yes1
Finding network: Not available
Precision finding: Not available
Live translation: Not available

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud: 4.8g(0.2 oz)1
Bud dimensions: Not available
Case weight: 40.8g(1.4 oz)1
Case dimensions: Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio: Not available
Communication certifications: Not available
FCC IDs: Not available
Other certifications: TÜV Rheinland certification for noise cancellation2

In the box

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 cable1
Cables included: Type Count
USB Type-C charging cable 1
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