OnePlus Buds Pro 3 : a luxurious, leather-wrapped listen
Pairing the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is as easy as opening up the case near a Google Fast Pair-compatible Android phone. So long as Bluetooth is turned on, all you have to do is choose to connect via the card that pops up on-screen, and that’s it. iPhones unsurprisingly don’t feature Google Fast Pair but connection is still painless, with a long-press on the pairing button on the side of the case, after which you just have to select the buds from the Bluetooth menu, like usual.
If you’re rocking any of the best OnePlus phones, unlocking the full feature set of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is as easy as pairing; with access to everything direct from the Bluetooth devices menu. For any other Android phone or iPhone, control falls to the HeyMelody app (which serves up an identical UI).
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From top to bottom, you’re presented with a battery readout, Noise Control (which lets you toggle on ANC, Transparency or turn off both). There’s then a noise cancellation sub-menu, where you can select the degree of background noise suppression; that includes three levels, as well as a dynamic ‘auto’ mode.
same touch controls as on the OnePlus Buds 3, so you can slide to adjust the volume, pinch to control your music and pinch and hold to switch between noise cancelling and transparency.
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The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 adorn a pressure-sensitive stemmed design with a heavier and larger profile than their predecessor. However, the updated 5.3g frame fits well and feels exceptionally comfortable. The buds ship in Midnight Opus (black) and Lunar Radiance (white) colorways and package XS, S, M, and L ear tips to secure a robust and cozy seal. Vents successfully alleviate pressure inside the ear canal, and the AirPods Pro-style aesthetic is eye-catching. The earbuds have an IP55-rated exterior that protects against sweaty workouts and dust.
Squeeze controls are a boon for those with long hair, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 deliver in spades. Control customization is easy in the HeyMelody companion app (iOS/Android,) with single, double, and triple-press functions. OnePlus phone owners can take photos by double-squeezing either earbud. Likewise, you can use the earbuds to record audio when filming videos on a OnePlus phone.
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The company’s Zen Mode Air feature can also be accessed quickly by assigning it to a triple-tap control. There are five downloadable options, with Summer Waves pre-installed with the app. Holding either earbud for one second activates noise canceling or transparency mode by default, and the buds support in-ear detection.
Bluetooth is 5.4 with Fast Pair, and the buds also support Google Spatial Audio.There are two colors here with the obligatory fancy names: Midnight Opus and Lunar Radiance, aka beige and black. Both versions are available immediately for £199 (about $250 / AU$380).