The OnePlus Buds 3 ranks #263 out of 1448 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: OnePlus
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#263 OnePlus Buds 3: $89.99 TWS Amazon $89.99 eBay
Pros: ANC earbuds with a dual dynamic driver, LHDC, AAC and IP55, measured by two reviewers. Bass sits about 3 dB above target for a punchy low end, and presence and treble stay within 0.5 dB. Battery life is 10 hours, 44 with the case.
Cons: Upper bass is also about 1.7 dB high, giving a warm tilt, and a dip near 9.4 kHz slightly dulls the air. The Moondrop Golden Ages 2 rates higher at a similar price.
Is the OnePlus Buds 3 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 77).
- your taste runs warm: it scores 84 for that sound.
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you want noise cancelling for commutes or flights.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated QCY HT05 MeloBuds ANC costs about $56 less.
| Released | Jan 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (44 with case) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 1.63 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10.4mm dynamic woofer + 1 x 6mm dynamic tweeter |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 77 (average of 2 squig.link measurements scored separately, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IP55 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.53 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (4.8 g) per earbud |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 77.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.1 dB | 1.12 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.80 |
| Peak | 330 Hz | -1.9 dB | 1.04 |
| Peak | 1,708 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.91 |
| Peak | 2,839 Hz | -1.5 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -1.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 36.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.7 dB | 1.09 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.73 |
| Peak | 357 Hz | -1.8 dB | 1.27 |
| Peak | 1,708 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.96 |
| Peak | 2,839 Hz | -1.5 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -2.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 82 out of 100, up from 17.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -12.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 43 Hz | +1.9 dB | 1.21 |
| Peak | 103 Hz | -3.7 dB | 0.43 |
| Peak | 357 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.17 |
| Peak | 2,201 Hz | +2.3 dB | 1.85 |
| Peak | 5,386 Hz | -2.1 dB | 4.45 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -0.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 84.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.1 dB | 1.22 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.93 |
| Peak | 313 Hz | -1.7 dB | 1.17 |
| Peak | 1,708 Hz | +1.0 dB | 1.32 |
| Peak | 2,831 Hz | -1.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.40 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.7 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.3 dB | 1.12 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.87 |
| Peak | 324 Hz | -1.9 dB | 1.00 |
| Peak | 1,708 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.91 |
| Peak | 2,840 Hz | -1.5 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -3.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 87 out of 100, up from 26.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.8 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.7 dB | 1.06 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.72 |
| Peak | 362 Hz | -1.9 dB | 1.20 |
| Peak | 1,708 Hz | +1.0 dB | 2.55 |
| Peak | 2,814 Hz | -1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 4,003 Hz | +1.1 dB | 5.23 |
| Peak | 6,228 Hz | +3.4 dB | 0.92 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -4.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 80 out of 100, up from 75.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.1 dB | 1.54 |
| Peak | 83 Hz | -2.3 dB | 1.58 |
| Peak | 5,710 Hz | +3.8 dB | 0.90 |
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Frequency Response
How the OnePlus Buds 3 measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is the average of 2 independent measurements, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: the average of 2 independent measurements from the squig.link databases of dhrme and regancipher. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.
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