OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Review: Absolute BANGERS!

[@ELJefeReviews]

Excellent review Juan! Can't wait to start testing mine.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

VERY much looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[@electricfatman]

Thanks El Jefe for recommending Juan!

[@masashiyeo]

Got OnePlus 12 with OnePlus watch 2 during 11.11 sale which was amazing! Then got the OnePlus buds 3 pro during black Friday and I was blown away! Regretted never getting into the OnePlus ecosystem earlier..

[@AdhityaMohan]

Bought this based on your rec, definitely excited to check them out.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I hope you dig them! I think they're pretty solid 👍

[@WestbrookStatPadder]

How is it

[@ayush885]

Aditya, how are they? How's the in ear comfort?

[@AllLove0307]

I had the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pros and thought nothing could beat them for the price. Bought the Buds Pro 2 back in April and although a little higher in price, I thought they smoked the Liberty. I have the Galaxy Buds3 Pro coming in and am excited for it but if it sucks, I'm sticking with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. They're so good Im sure these new OnePlus Buds Pro 3s are absolutely fantastic

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Tuning is such a personal thing. Ill always love how soundcore came in and just went for it on a bold fat sound. That's not MY style, but I had to respect that.

[@GCharlesE]

I actually just returned the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and ordered the 1+. Several reasons, but the Bottom line reason.... The case design is complete bullshit. Every time and I mean EVERY time I attempted to put the buds back in the case, I dropped the left one (I'm right handed). You have to spin them backward to put them in the case. It's incredibly awkward to do. They sound great, I like the 'blade' style. The other issue is how Samsung is following Apple with locking features to their phones is also garbage. So I'm excited to receive the 1+!

[@AllLove0307]

@@GCharlesE because I have a Samsung I enjoy the phone specific features, but I definitely understand. And you know what, I do hate how I have to get that stem in there to charge. It is annoying lol. Case design gets a 3 outta 5 for me. I also hate how certain cases don't allow you to wirelessly charge. OnePlus Buds have phone features but it's not a lot of them which I also like. They also last longer than the Samsung buds. I still have some testing to do but I'll keep Samsung ones. I'm trading in the Sound core buds lol

[@jb-gg7cd]

Damn. I still have my Liberty 3 Pros, I love them to bits but I need to move on. I can't imagine the Oneplus Buds 3 Pro being much better as I love the Liberty 😂

[@AllLove0307]

@@jb-gg7cd the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are very good. I'm sure the Pro 3s are a bit better. The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are very good as well I enjoy them. If you have a galaxy it makes total sense. They're that good. I used to have the Technics AZ60 and to this day I wonder why I returned them. They were AWESOME! I bet the AZ80s are even better

[@VKTR_Tech]

I had been waiting for them for a few months and now finally ordered mine. Checks every single box. Great mic quality (essential for someone who's constantly in online meetings), good sound, gorgeous design with high quality materials (the metal is 😮‍💨), usb c, wireless charging, volume control... I'm replacing my AirPods Pro 1st gen with these and couldn't be more excited.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I hope you dig them 😊👍

[@DreamingPhenom]

How's the fit? Comfort

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

At least among phones in North America, one plus has been the company of the year I think. The OnePlus 12R pretty much dominates anything on the market at its price point. You can make an argument for a pixel 7a or 8A or something but you're giving up almost half the battery life and the charging speed is 2 hours slower. 8g2 Is the superior chipset I would argue and I don't think it's pretty controversial. And the OnePlus 12 pretty much has everything you could ask for including wireless charging and video output, two of the things missing on the 12R. Now that pixel has raised its price two years and are all of a sudden the OnePlus 12 stands out among all the other phones in its price point at $800, off and available under $650 with discounts. Then the two watches and the earbuds.. a pretty decent tablet and arguably the best foldable on the market..

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

1 + storage also starts at 256 on both of those SKUs. No starting at 128. The upsell is to get 512 I think

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's been a monster year for the brand. You know it's rough for the industry when a company like OP can take a year off their foldable, release a "special color" edition, and it's still SCHOOLING the newest Pixel Fold.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

​@@SomeGadgetGuyyeah seriously especially now that the price is lower for a brand new OnePlus open. I think every other year is a decent cadence so long as you have a good performing chip and a reasonable update cycle.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Man I wish we could convince more companies to go every other year now...

[@megadeth8592]

ill never give OP my money again after my op7t just randomly stopped working on my network. only phone ive ever had do that to me.

[@Flash363]

You're one of my fav youtubers man, you're super articulate and informative and go very in depth on non mainstream tech.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The most important part of consumer tech is highlighting good competition when we find it. Especially when it's not backed by billion dollar marketing campaigns.

[@kenshinngb]

Great review! Just ordered mine. Been using the original Galaxy Buds for years now and wanted to upgrade. This will be my first stem style buds, so hoping they fit and feel alright. Battery life seems pretty impressive, and they aren't stupid expensive.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Fit is so personal, it's hard for me to help people predict if they'll work for their ears. If they do fit you, I think you're in for a treat 👍

[@kenshinngb]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Yeah for sure. I read through the return policy before I bought them so if they're not for me I'll just send them back, no biggie.

[@GeXeG]

Getting mine soon!! Can't wait ❤

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Congrats on the new buds!

[@alexeiz]

Bass checkbox, bass toggle, bass slider - oh my!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

OH MY!

[@johndoe-vc1we]

9:50 _potato chipbag noise reduction mode_ If this sound falls between 500Hz and 2.5k. There is one thing you could try. Double up with earmuffs. Yes, on top of your earbuds. Earmuffs muffle those frequencies better than any active noise cancelation. Something like Optime 98. Hope I piqued your curiosity 😊

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh I've done hardware muffling for sounds, I worked in recording for 20 years. I just want all that fancy AI nonsense to finally be useful in a pair of earbuds LOL.

[@davidburns8113]

Bought the buds pro two last month and love them sorry I didn't wait for these lol. Had both my OTG and Office audio solutions fail at the same time

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I think it's ok THIS time, but next time you buy something, only buy what's the absolute newest and bestest. K? Thanx!

[@synysterxdave]

left my Oneplus buds 1 on a plane like a dick and ive tried so many different brands at the 150 mark. nothing ever came close to my buds 1. Got the pro 3 on order and i cant wait

[@alexander-malafeev]

Would be great to see posture tracking test

[@galenblack8321]

I've had the Galaxy Buds 3, the OnePlus Buds 3, and now the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and they really are an upgrade over the other 2.They're not a large upgrade over the Oneplus Buds 3, but enough of a difference to be worth the cost.

[@Marseillais98]

Thanks for the great review ! Also thank you for not making me thinking I am insane regarding the ANC. Also noticed, that the ANC is pretty great, but compared to the Airpods2 Pro or Sony WF-1000XM4, the tiping on my Asus Zenbook keyboard sound sharper with the OnePlus Buds. Also key rattling is more shrill compared to the other two earbuds. Couldn't find an ANC setting yet, which will would make the ANC sound more muffled.

[@davidburns8113]

Definitely love the pro 2 case but I have the problem where they take a while to deactivate once their out of my ear

[@alexisfvaldez]

After testing the buds pro 3 for a few hours, I can already tell the buds pro 2 are tuned for a V shape and the buds 3 pro have both ends shaved off for more balance and clearer mids. To me, the sound of the buds pro 2 are better

[@alexisfvaldez]

But the buds pro 3 are overall better. Much more stable when all the settings are turned to the max in the developer settings and stay at level due to dual dacs. The case feels amazing and the orientation of the buds in them allow for them to be removed easily with on hand and put in ears without fiddling around. These little details are what make these so great

[@RampartDistric213]

Juan, your vocabulary deservers veneration my brother; hence this video production your work and detail has met with high approbation across the board. Cheers!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I do like talk with the words good! Thank man, I appreciate that.

[@JohnCBradley]

They had a great deal on these in the UK. If you bought a pair then you could get the Buds 2 Pro for free but it was limited stock and they didn't last too long

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I would imagine they'd sell out quick.

[@RyRyTheBassGuy]

Outside of noise canceling and battery improvements, I just don't see how they could do better sound wise than they did with the 2 Pros with the Hans Zimmer EQ profile. I only say that because most brands go for specific tuning on almost all their products. OP tried to get the 2 Pros profile on the 3's, but couldn't quite get there because, ya know, inferior hardware and all.

[@mlwz1082]

Have you gotten feedback on with a mic quality is like on phone calls now since it's been some time? This is my primary concern, the mics for calls

[@Pitagarou]

Excellent review, Juan. Are they still limiting spatial audio/ headtracking to Oneplus devices? I use an iPhone and that would put me off

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I can't speak for ALL phones, but on my Vivo the Hey Melody app still supports head tracking. I DOUBT that will work seamlessly with Apple. Apple likes to "interrupt" compatibility for competing accessories.

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

As always another great review man! These look like some really great ANC buds. I'm sure Oppo's sound division had a good influence on OnePlus making these sound amazing. OnePlus is killing it. The one thing I can't stand is how companies are making these type of earbuds with basically no tip on the end to help keep different sizes from falling out, and to actually create a good seal in my ear. It makes no sense to me.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's good to have the different options. Ears are wild. We really can't create a one size fits all solution. I like deep ear nozzles and tips, but not everyone can wear those. I don't love shallow ear tips, but some folks need them.

[@lostmangm4467]

Hi There! How it is compared to OnePlus Buds 3? Thinking about the upgrade. Love balanced sound, instrumental music, etc.

[@Bastienletaupin]

how did you get your battery percentage directly inside the horizontal battery on the OP12 ? thx in advance

[@HeyElliott]

Hey! First time watching your channel and... I'm super impressed! Great review. You quite obviously know your stuff when it comes to audio and I appreciated learning some new words and phrases about the nuances you pay attention to! I ordered these to compare against the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as I'm disappointed Samsung still continues forward without Multipoint. Am looking forward to comparing the mic quality between them as well - that's an important feature for me. Lastly - I'm with ya! I would absolutely pay top dollar for the "adaptive potato chip crunching noise cancellation mode" 👌😅

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It'll be a REALLY fun fight. For as much as I rag on Samsung PR and Executives, I can't EVER let go of the fact that they bought up my all time favorite mic manufacturer. Samsung audio gear has been consistently good. I think over the last couple years, OP is fighting well on BOTH audio and tech now.

[@laveeg1]

Watching and listening 🎧 from my OnePlus 12 & OnePlus Buds 3 pro 😊

[@maxazza3747]

Hi, which do you think is better between these and the Samsung Buds 3 Pro?

[@petermurage8685]

The Samsung sound better. Soundstage is wider, better instrument separation. But the Oneplus have better bass

[@ndrio]

I don't understand why you say that you don't want big change when you enable active noise cancelation. That's defies the purpose.... And although I love OP, the OP3 pros really suck in that area. Both passive and active isolation is bad.

[@calebwoods9358]

Nice review. I'll pick these up when they're available in green

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

RIGHT! MORE COLORS! The blue Buds 3 are nice!

[@RotcodFox]

I have the non-pro version, is there much of a difference between them?

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

The slide jestures is a good idea. I love the fact that you dont have to press your earbuds. Your ears will thank you for it.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

REALLY handy.

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I completely agree

[@aravind3443]

The Fun fact is it doesn't support High res codec LDAC... Only LHDC which is limited to some Chinese brands 😆

[@xRecklessxJ]

Yep, Total shit head move from oneplus knowing that anyone without the newest Oneplus phones get to use the basic codec which totally defeats the purpose of buying them...

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

"Some Chinese brands" aka roughly 45% of the Android market... 🙄

[@kashif958]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I do not much of a difference between these and the Realme Buds Air 6 pro which you will get for less than half the price.

[@ElCid_86]

What's the difference in the "Nord" Buds 3 Pro?

[@samulai]

So I used to have the Jabra 75T Actives, that had ridiculously boosted low-bass, and I really really liked that. Luckily the Buds Pro 2 matched them with the Basswave setting cranked to 4, while retaining a better sound quality overall. It's just that... I have to re-enable the Basswave setting each time I connect my buds, or it doesn't actually work. I would really like to know if this keeps happening with these new ones too?

[@samulai]

Oh oh and, and, I hope you see this, is the transparency mode improved at all? I often find it too low in volume/gain(?), and that wind reduction feature disables the transparency for too long :(

[@sdevil7th]

can you change the batteries easily?

[@sachinrk1]

Nice video..! I am confused between these and Nothing Ear. Top 5 requirements: 1. Sound quality (slight emphasis on base) 2. Sound quality 3. Sound quality 4. Features 5. Battery life 😂 What's your take?? TIA. ❤

[@GCharlesE]

Just delivered this morning... WOW. Returned the Galaxy buds 3 pro and ordered these instead. Samsung locking features to their handset is garbage, and the case design is an abomination! These OnePlus buds sound AMAZING!!! My God, they're much less expensive too, and pair with my OnePlus Open perfectly!

[@joeyd6366]

You are getting average sound on your Samsung phone if you have one. Samsung phones do not support LDHC. If you care about sound quality I would have stuck with the Galaxy buds 3 pro. I'm assuming you have a Samsung phone though.

[@midhlajali9993]

Hi brother, I am getting my buds 3 pros this week and also i have heard many people say that the latest firmware updates in the buds has removed dynaudio EQ setting and also affected the sound quality. Could you please tell me your experience after the latest update.?

[@SteveJones-fo7js]

As a Samsung user what are things im gonna loss over OnePlus device?

[@randommagazine8797]

Do you think that the One Plus are better than the Nothing ear 2024 or Huawei freebuds pro 3? I meant that how to handle the soundstage or if works with metal ?

[@Sedp23]

I preordered the pixel buds pro 2 but I have my eyes on these in case I don't like those

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Should be a fun fight.

[@zakuinabox3992]

So I have the buds Pro 2, I absolutely love them especially with the update that came through earlier this month where they now get lhdc 5. Would you say it's worth upgrading to the pro 3 what do you think I'm not really missing out on anything to major? I very rarely use the touch controls on my butts Pro 2 so I'm not worried about those. But other than that I don't know if there's like a real big difference between that's like a must upgrade sorta deal

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I really dont. If the battery life is still good, the difference would be slight. I think we could get the Buds Pro 2 close to the Pro 3 with some EQ tweaks.

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

can you feel diference between lhdc V vs aac/sbc codecs on hifi track? i wonder is it just gimmick or is it really hifi?

[@mirkat9728]

I own the buds 3, not the pros, but yes there is a difference. I would put it on par with AptX-HD or Samsungs SSC, but all in all, they are better than AAC.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

SBC is quite a bit better than AAC on Android

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

@@Ignacio.Romero i know that, but how does lhdc v compares to them?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I do NOT have golden ears. I try to keep all my hardware in this "hi-res" tier more because that's where we get the best amps, and we can drive nice headphones easier. That said, for how poorly Android handles AAC, I can definitely catch differences between AAC and higher data rate codecs.

[@hkhudadad]

Is it gonna challenge my Ibasso IT07?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

😆

[@whatsup4041]

I bought them but I don't find the base all that strong and i have the base setting at 5! What's the best tuning for a higher base on those? I also don't know how to change the EQ lol

[@aakashdeep9966]

how is the ANC in this?

[@joeyd6366]

Sucks I can't use these with the fold 6. No LDHC support.....

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sucks Samsung wont support LHDC. Only like 50% of the android market supports it compared to... [checks notes] ... A LOT FEWER phones that include Samsung's proprietary hi-res audio codec...

[@Mohammad-nv4qn]

in gsm review they said after update they ruined sound quality is that true ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

No? Mine sound good.

[@asgtube13]

Hi nice review. Do you know if these have monomode? By monomode I mean all sounds directed to the 1 bud in use while the other is charging. And not just half of the stereo sound as were the previous generation Thanks

[@kofiekube]

Whats the difference between these and the normal OnePlus Bud's 3?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

These are "pro".

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

But seriously, like other OP devices (Watch 2 vs 2R) the tech differences aren't extreme. The Buds Pro 3 have the new dual DAC design, slightly better noise reduction, better hardware controls, the bone conduction calling microphone, and the more advanced spatial audio and head tracking (and health tracking) features. For all that tech though, the Buds 3 have slightly better battery life.

[@kofiekube]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I'm so I meant to say as far as the sound between the two?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh. Slight. Like the Buds Pro 2. If you listen immediately side by side, you can hear some differences, but I doubt they would amount to massive differences when youre wearing one out and about.

[@kofiekube]

@@SomeGadgetGuy cool beans but what about OnePlus Bud's 3 and those?

[@ahmedmoussa7160]

I have one question I have oneplus 12 So if i decided to buy galaxy buds 3 pro it will fulfill my needs or oneplus buds pro 3?

[@masashiyeo]

Buds pro 3

[@tonymcnamara5127]

Are these better than soundcore liberty 4 pro ?? Plz 🙏

[@petermurage8685]

Every big reviewer went with the Oneplus buds 3 pro except Flossy Carter. Flossy vouched for the Soundcore L4 pro

[@Wilbrown89]

Will these not support the LDAC Codec then? I use an S24 Ultra and I don't think it supports LHDC.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's a bummer but no. OP isn't licensing the Sony Codec, and Samsung isn't licensing LHDC.

[@ShadoV90]

I'm at 2/3 of video, and can't watch for now, i will later, but i need to know. Compared to oneplus buds pro 2, are 3 pro louder, equal, or quieter?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I dont really listen loud, but turning them up to similar volume levels, they SEEM pretty close.

[@MobileDecay]

Everybody uses the same names for their buds and I forget which ones you're talking about towards the middle of the video. It's always Buds 3, 4 , or 3 pro, and 4 Pro, or Air pro or whatever. Can someone come up with their own names? 😂

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh we hate writing the scripts for it too...

[@JocTillery]

Loudest with most bass these or Nothing Ear 2024

[@mantapdjiwa9768]

I Hate top case, so difficult to pick and put back the buds (realme air 6 pro)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I prefer the flat case too.

[@Dabrowy_]

I think I will buy them! Thanks for review. I have one question. Does anyone know that if I use these buds on my European Samsung Galaxy S24 then I will have all features including LHDC? Or maybe I will have some other good codec.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I dont believe samsung supports LHDC. They want you to use their proprietary codec with Galaxy Buds. I'd recommend shopping LDAC or APTX earbuds instead.

[@jimmyfiredragon8582]

First ! Great Video So Far Juan !

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

😎

[@jimmyfiredragon8582]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Hope Your Staying Hydrated With Some Water ! 💧💧

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It was a hot one today. Been refilling ALL afternoon 👍

[@jimmyfiredragon8582]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Enjoy ! Keep It Up !

[@hondakorn]

“An ok compromise accessory for someone who wants to be poor” ☠️ That was hilarious

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I mean, A LOT Of videos give off that vibe right? When the OP12, Pad 2, and Open are CRUSHING right now...

[@hondakorn]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I agree with you 💯

[@kolya12]

They are pretty large

[@OeHomestead]

Tampon design is meh... But at least they're not bright white and visible from the other side of the country :-D

[@KirkLazurus]

What about the update ruining sound quality in Dynaudio mode ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Mine sound fine. Maybe reviewers who only used them under embargo didn't update their reviews? That happens a lot with OnePlus gear... No follow ups...

[@FamiliOfficeDotCom]

Hello Bro Juan Bagneli Please rank #1 - #10 the TWS earbuds that have the best mic quality for making and taking phone calls and Whatsapp calls. Also, provide valid reasons and explanations for your rankings: ✅ Soundcore Sport X20 ✅ Audio-Technica SQ1TW2 ✅ Jabra Elite 10 ✅ OnePlus Buds Pro 3 ✅ Samsung Buds 3 Pro ✅ Nothing Ear 2 ✅ Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 ✅ QCY Melobuds Pro ✅ Moondrop Ultrasonic ✅ Pixel Buds Pro 2 Looking forward to hearing from you soon Brother Thanks 🙏👍

[@ttube111]

Purchased for £179 and get Nord Buds 2 free which I will sell for £50.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nice buy!

[@gideonMorrison]

Bought the 3 pro's for €96 just now

[@vladimator1842]

So duuude......!?!! Just what dafuq is your final and ultimate conclusion regarding the most necessary and sought after sound qualities in these earbuds homie? You're simply climbing up a steep rocky hill with your words, after which you jump off and hit the ground shattering into a million pieces......then you put yourself back together, and start repeating the cycle! Just give us a simple and detailed side by side comparison of this product to its closest resemblance, where people can fit all the pros and cons of this product into a frame that they can construct in their minds, after which a comparison can be made to a product that they previously owned which might have had similar constructs and capabilities, making a decision much easier in the end.... rather than giving us an amalgamation of differences and similarities of technologies out there where most people including myself, don't have the slightest clue what they freakin are!!! FEEL ME DAWG??? 🐕🐕

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nope. You're asking the right questions, but also showing you dont know how this stuff works. There's a surface level understanding of audio, and then there's a more advanced understanding of audio. You seem to care, but you're stuck on the first part. Move to the second. It's a MUCH better ride. There is no ONE better product that "wins". Comparisons are largely useless, and are a crutch for tech channels to SOUND like experts, but you ultimately CANT compare meaningfully when EVERY ear is different. Read up on things like the Pinna's influence on speakers and over ear headphones, and how that changes the experience for things like earbuds and IEMs and it's fascinating science. Tech reviews are littered with this lazy subjective sharing of experience. Actually learn about this stuff, and it takes the experience to a new level. Have fun with it. You'll get better.

[@AMP417]

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like to listen to open mouth chewers 😂

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The. Worst.

[@immortalphoenix4618]

Shi lemme borrow dem

[@yogeshverma7578]

I have tried one plus pro 3 the noise cancelling is very weak it’s not that strong very pathetic

[@robertcuomo7084]

Agreed. I will try different tips, if that doesn’t help by giving a better seal then I am returning. You still own them?

[@kenhoey6034]

I think you're missing the curve here there are other companies making much better products than these. You should showcase The Earfun Air Pro 4's that surpass these for half the price .These don't even have Auracast .

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

They "surpass" these?

[@simmysharma6845]

😊🙏🫡