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Apple AirPods Max 2 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 3

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

Midnight

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Exact model & source notes

AirPods Max 2 in Midnight (UK part MHWK4ZM/A, US part MHWK4AM/A) are Apple's over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, with an H2 chip in each ear cup and nine microphones. Apple lists Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Adaptive EQ among their audio features. They connect over Bluetooth 5.3, and a wired USB-C connection adds Lossless and ultra-low-latency audio. Apple rates them at up to 20 hours with noise cancellation on.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

6 verified differences, led by Wired / wireless connections, battery life and driver construction. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 6 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

5481158575 · Midnight Opus · UK

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Exact model & source notes

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are true wireless earbuds tuned with Dynaudio, with an 11 mm woofer and a 6 mm tweeter each driven by its own DAC, adaptive noise cancelling rated up to 50 dB, Bluetooth 5.4 (which the UK overview captions 'when paired with the OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13 series phones') and LHDC 5.0 support. This record is the Midnight Opus colour (UK SKU 5481158575); OnePlus rates it at 6 hours with ANC on using AAC, and 25.5 hours with the case on the specification pages (the UK overview says 25 hours).

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE4 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 04

Detachable cable

A detachable cable unplugs at the headphones. A fixed cable does not. Always check the model-specific connector before buying a replacement.

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio. Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box.

Source 1

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection. Manufacturer specification · The UK and US specification tables list Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect. The overview Bluetooth 5.4 tile is captioned “When paired with the OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13 series phones”; preserve this published scope discrepancy without assuming all hosts gain Bluetooth 5.4 features. Steady Connect needs compatible OnePlus phones. Fast Pair is limited to OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Case charging is separate from audio.

Source 1 Source 2

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

6 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Apple AirPods Max 2Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The UK and US specification tables list Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect. The overview Bluetooth 5.4 tile is captioned “When paired with the OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13 series phones”; preserve this published scope discrepancy without assuming all hosts gain Bluetooth 5.4 features. Steady Connect needs compatible OnePlus phones. Fast Pair is limited to OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Case charging is separate from audio.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Apple AirPods Max 2Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Earbuds: 6 hours with adaptive ANC on, 10 hours with it off (AAC). With the case: 43 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC with ANC on: 5 hours earbuds, 21.5 hours with the case. With-case AAC/ANC-on duration is unresolved: specifications say 25.5 hours; overview says 25 hours.

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Each figure has its own Apple test: the 20-hour figure is from testing in January and February 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units; the 5-minute charge figure is from testing in March 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units. Both used pre-release software, volume at 50%, Active Noise Cancellation enabled and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory claims at 50% volume and the stated codec/mode. Keep the agreeing figures positive. The conflicting playback claim with the case, AAC and ANC on is separately nullable; neither 25 nor 25.5 hours may establish a requirement match, runtime winner or upgrade gain. A 10-minute fast charge advertises up to 13 hours with earbuds and case. Talk time with AAC, ANC on and 50% volume is 4 hours for earbuds or 17 hours with the case.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver construction

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Woofer: dual-magnet dynamic driver with a 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: planar voice coil with a flat diaphragm.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones

OnePlus Buds Pro 3In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in XS, S, M and L)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not describe the ear cups as open or closed-back on the pages read.

Apple Store UK — Buy AirPods Max 2 (colour part numbers)

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in XS, S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus says the four sizes ensure the best possible fit, and that fit quality varies with the shape and size of the listener's ears. The ear tip material is not stated.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Spatial audio

Apple AirPods Max 2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Spatial audio rendering

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The overview explicitly advertises on-device rendering for Android and iOS. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 11 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. The positive head-tracking claim has separate platform scope.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

Apple AirPods Max 2168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Each earbud: 33.60 x 21.15 x 25.00 mm; charging case: 64.70 x 52.45 x 25.75 mm

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (33)

Listed driver impedances

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 318 Ω ± 15%; 9 Ω ± 15%

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AI Translation

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Real-time in-person translation when used with select OnePlus phones; available on devices with Oxygen OS 15.0.1 and above.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Companion app

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3HeyMelody app with custom settings. Sound features: Dynaudio EQs co-created with Dynaudio; Golden Sound personal audio profile tailored to your hearing and ear canal structure

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 11 and above; other users (iOS / Android 7.0 and above) need the HeyMelody app. The specification page also lists OTA updates.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed audio technology

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalised Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; studio-quality audio recording; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C; Live Translation

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple's footnotes tie several of these features to compatible Apple devices running the latest software; Lossless and ultra-low latency audio need a wired USB-C connection and compatible content.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Earbuds 58 mAh; charging case 566 mAh

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Playback with case, AAC, ANC on

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Conflicting evidence

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Conflicting exact manufacturer sources: the UK and US specifications state 25.5 hours; the UK overview and its footnote state 25 hours. Both say AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. Neither figure is selected as resolved. · Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. Manufacturer test claim; the exact sources disagree on this duration.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK published case weight

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 350.57 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · UK: 50.57 g; US: 50.62 g. The selected SKU is UK; the source discrepancy is unexplained. Do not average the figures, assert physical equivalence across regions or interpret case weight as the earbuds-and-case total.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charge time

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Case: 70 minutes wired; 2 hours 30 minutes wireless

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case charging connector

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3USB Type-C

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The source describes charging, not USB audio or data operation. Compatible charger power and a cable-audio mode are not established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chip

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res: 1 Mbps bit rate, 24-bit/192 kHz. Hi-Res is supported on devices with LHDC 4.0 and above (OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above via 'Earbuds Function'; other Android 7.0 and above via the HeyMelody app) and is not supported on iOS devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earbud controls

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Squeeze and swipe: single press play/pause, answer/end call; double press next track, reject call; triple press previous track; 1-second long press noise cancellation toggle; 3-second long press Zen Mode Air; slide up/down volume

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Custom settings via the app. The specification page also lists a voice assistant.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DAC

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Find My Earbuds

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Activating Find My Earbuds makes a dropped earbud emit sounds.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency response

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 310 Hz to 40 kHz

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio head tracking

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The overview explicitly advertises dynamic head tracking. Its note expressly supports spatial audio with head tracking through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 11 or later. For other iOS/Android 7 or later users with HeyMelody, it only expressly says spatial audio; head-tracking support on those hosts remains unresolved.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the box

Apple AirPods Max 2AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low-latency mode

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Game mode: latency as low as 94 ms

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Only when paired with select OnePlus phone models with Pro Gaming mode enabled.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer microphone sensitivity

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3-38 dBV/Pa

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Buds4 gives no dBV/Pa reference; Pro3 explicitly gives dBV/Pa. These different bases cannot establish a microphone-performance difference.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multipoint (dual-device) connection

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Neck Health posture alerts

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Integrated IMU sensors monitor activity and give posture alerts.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Platform compatibility

Apple AirPods Max 2Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer rated power

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 310 mW

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The Audio table does not explicitly assign this rating to an individual driver or define a continuous/peak basis. No power-handling or sound-quality ranking is established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer sensitivity and reference

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 397 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz (Input: -10 dB IEC711)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Buds 4 names a 1 mW input but no frequency or test fixture. Buds Pro 3 names 1 kHz and the literal “Input: -10 dB IEC711” notation, without identifying that input in volts or milliwatts. These do not provide sensitivity on the same basis; do not convert or rank them.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK published earbuds and case total weight

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 361.13 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · UK: 61.13 g; US: 61.20 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Unreferenced advertised sound pressure

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 398.5 dB

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · No frequency, input reference, weighting or explicit maximum label is supplied in this row. Do not reinterpret as maximum SPL or sensitivity.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · The exact table names VPU (Voice Pick Up Bone Sensor); overview describes capturing bone-conducted voice. This is a component claim, not independent call-quality proof.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3IP55 (earbuds only; excludes the charging case)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: 'Excludes charging case.' Water and dust resistance may be reduced as the device ages; liquid and dust damage are not covered under warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight per earbud

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 35.28 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, as stated on the UK page for this UK SKU; the case weighs 50.57 g (total 61.13 g). The US page (US SKU 5481158571) states 5.29 g per earbud, 50.62 g case and 61.20 g total.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless case charging

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging from compatible phones such as the OnePlus 12 are explicitly advertised. The pages do not name a wireless charging standard or prove every charger works.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Zen Mode Air

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Spatial soundscapes: Waves, Camping, Park, Meditation, Rain

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Started with a 3-second long press.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Headphones including cushions; the Smart Case adds 134.5 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple AirPods Max 2

What it brings

USB-C does more than charge: Apple lists wired Lossless and ultra-low-latency audio over it, with compatible content from supported apps and services.
Manufacturer source
Apple lists nine microphones in total, eight for noise cancellation and three for voice pickup, two of them shared. There is an Apple H2 chip in each ear cup.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Apple states 386.2 g including cushions, a figure worth weighing up for long listening sessions, and the Smart Case adds another 134.5 g when carried.
Manufacturer source
Many features rely on Apple devices with current software. Apple notes that functionality may be limited on non-Apple devices, and no analogue input or cable is listed in the box.
Manufacturer source

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

What it brings

The case supports wireless charging as well as USB-C, with OnePlus quoting 70 minutes for a wired charge and 2 hours 30 minutes wirelessly; it can also take reverse wireless charging from compatible phones such as the OnePlus 12.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
LHDC 5.0, dual-device connection and swipe volume control are all listed, and OnePlus lists three microphones plus a bone-conduction voice pick-up sensor (VPU) for calls.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Each earbud weighs 5.28 g and the case 50.57 g, so the full set is over 61 g; the US page gives slightly different figures (5.29 g and 50.62 g).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
ANC-on battery is 6 hours per charge with AAC and falls to 5 hours with LHDC.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

41 of 41 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Max 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Specification	Apple AirPods Max 2	OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not describe the ear cups as open or closed-back on the pages read. Apple Store UK — Buy AirPods Max 2 (colour part numbers) OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in XS, S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus says the four sizes ensure the best possible fit, and that fit quality varies with the shape and size of the listener's ears. The ear tip material is not stated. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Over-ear wireless headphones	In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in XS, S, M and L)
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Headphones including cushions; the Smart Case adds 134.5 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded.	386.2 g	Not provided
DimensionsDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions	Each earbud: 33.60 x 21.15 x 25.00 mm; charging case: 64.70 x 52.45 x 25.75 mm
Weight per earbud Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, as stated on the UK page for this UK SKU; the case weighs 50.57 g (total 61.13 g). The US page (US SKU 5481158571) states 5.29 g per earbud, 50.62 g case and 61.20 g total. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	5.28 g
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: 'Excludes charging case.' Water and dust resistance may be reduced as the device ages; liquid and dust damage are not covered under warranty. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	IP55 (earbuds only; excludes the charging case)
UK published case weight Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · UK: 50.57 g; US: 50.62 g. The selected SKU is UK; the source discrepancy is unexplained. Do not average the figures, assert physical equivalence across regions or interpret case weight as the earbuds-and-case total. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	50.57 g
UK published earbuds and case total weight Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · UK: 61.13 g; US: 61.20 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	61.13 g

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The UK and US specification tables list Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect. The overview Bluetooth 5.4 tile is captioned “When paired with the OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13 series phones”; preserve this published scope discrepancy without assuming all hosts gain Bluetooth 5.4 features. Steady Connect needs compatible OnePlus phones. Fast Pair is limited to OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Case charging is separate from audio. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio	Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Each figure has its own Apple test: the 20-hour figure is from testing in January and February 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units; the 5-minute charge figure is from testing in March 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units. Both used pre-release software, volume at 50%, Active Noise Cancellation enabled and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory claims at 50% volume and the stated codec/mode. Keep the agreeing figures positive. The conflicting playback claim with the case, AAC and ANC on is separately nullable; neither 25 nor 25.5 hours may establish a requirement match, runtime winner or upgrade gain. A 10-minute fast charge advertises up to 13 hours with earbuds and case. Talk time with AAC, ANC on and 50% volume is 4 hours for earbuds or 17 hours with the case. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours	Earbuds: 6 hours with adaptive ANC on, 10 hours with it off (AAC). With the case: 43 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC with ANC on: 5 hours earbuds, 21.5 hours with the case. With-case AAC/ANC-on duration is unresolved: specifications say 25.5 hours; overview says 25 hours.
Charging Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded.	USB-C	Not provided
Platform compatibility Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded.	Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality	Not provided
Battery capacity Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	Earbuds 58 mAh; charging case 566 mAh
Charge time Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	Case: 70 minutes wired; 2 hours 30 minutes wireless
Low-latency mode Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Only when paired with select OnePlus phone models with Pro Gaming mode enabled. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Game mode: latency as low as 94 ms
Bluetooth codecs Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res: 1 Mbps bit rate, 24-bit/192 kHz. Hi-Res is supported on devices with LHDC 4.0 and above (OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above via 'Earbuds Function'; other Android 7.0 and above via the HeyMelody app) and is not supported on iOS devices. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC
Multipoint (dual-device) connection Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes
Case charging connector Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The source describes charging, not USB audio or data operation. Compatible charger power and a cable-audio mode are not established. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	USB Type-C
Wireless case charging Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging from compatible phones such as the OnePlus 12 are explicitly advertised. The pages do not name a wireless charging standard or prove every charger works. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes

Spatial audioDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The overview explicitly advertises on-device rendering for Android and iOS. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 11 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. The positive head-tracking claim has separate platform scope. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Spatial audio rendering
Listed audio technology Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple's footnotes tie several of these features to compatible Apple devices running the latest software; Lossless and ultra-low latency audio need a wired USB-C connection and compatible content. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded.	Apple-designed dynamic driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalised Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; studio-quality audio recording; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C; Live Translation	Not provided
Driver constructionDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Woofer: dual-magnet dynamic driver with a 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: planar voice coil with a flat diaphragm. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier	Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter
Chip Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup	Not provided
Frequency response Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	10 Hz to 40 kHz
DAC Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)
Spatial audio head tracking Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The overview explicitly advertises dynamic head tracking. Its note expressly supports spatial audio with head tracking through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 11 or later. For other iOS/Android 7 or later users with HeyMelody, it only expressly says spatial audio; head-tracking support on those hosts remains unresolved. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes
Listed driver impedances Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	18 Ω ± 15%; 9 Ω ± 15%
Manufacturer sensitivity and reference Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Buds 4 names a 1 mW input but no frequency or test fixture. Buds Pro 3 names 1 kHz and the literal “Input: -10 dB IEC711” notation, without identifying that input in volts or milliwatts. These do not provide sensitivity on the same basis; do not convert or rank them. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	97 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz (Input: -10 dB IEC711)
Unreferenced advertised sound pressure Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · No frequency, input reference, weighting or explicit maximum label is supplied in this row. Do not reinterpret as maximum SPL or sensitivity. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	98.5 dB
Manufacturer rated power Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The Audio table does not explicitly assign this rating to an individual driver or define a continuous/peak basis. No power-handling or sound-quality ranking is established. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	10 mW

Microphone Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Nine microphones in total; three pick up voice, two of which are shared with noise cancellation. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · 3 mics + VPU (Voice Pick Up Bone Sensor) with the AI Clear Call algorithm; the overview labels them feed-forward, talk and feed-back mics. OnePlus does not state whether the count is per earbud. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Real-time adaptive ANC advertised up to 50 dB, based on OnePlus Test Laboratory results. The overview’s 2× voice-cancellation claim compares with OnePlus Buds Pro 2, not Buds 4. The wind-fluctuation disclaimer is attached to AI noise-cancellation context; do not expand it into a newly measured ANC result. A 1-second long press toggles ANC. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Yes	Yes
Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · The exact table names VPU (Voice Pick Up Bone Sensor); overview describes capturing bone-conducted voice. This is a component claim, not independent call-quality proof. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes
Manufacturer microphone sensitivity Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Buds4 gives no dBV/Pa reference; Pro3 explicitly gives dBV/Pa. These different bases cannot establish a microphone-performance difference. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	-38 dBV/Pa

Companion app Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 11 and above; other users (iOS / Android 7.0 and above) need the HeyMelody app. The specification page also lists OTA updates. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	HeyMelody app with custom settings. Sound features: Dynaudio EQs co-created with Dynaudio; Golden Sound personal audio profile tailored to your hearing and ear canal structure
Find My Earbuds Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Activating Find My Earbuds makes a dropped earbud emit sounds. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes
Neck Health posture alerts Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Integrated IMU sensors monitor activity and give posture alerts. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes
AI Translation Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Real-time in-person translation when used with select OnePlus phones; available on devices with Oxygen OS 15.0.1 and above. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Yes
Zen Mode Air Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Started with a 3-second long press. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Spatial soundscapes: Waves, Camping, Park, Meditation, Rain
Earbud controls Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Custom settings via the app. The specification page also lists a voice assistant. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs	Not provided	Squeeze and swipe: single press play/pause, answer/end call; double press next track, reject call; triple press previous track; 1-second long press noise cancellation toggle; 3-second long press Zen Mode Air; slide up/down volume

In the box Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded.	AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation	Not provided

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Playback with case, AAC, ANC on Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Conflicting exact manufacturer sources: the UK and US specifications state 25.5 hours; the UK overview and its footnote state 25 hours. Both say AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. Neither figure is selected as resolved. · Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. Manufacturer test claim; the exact sources disagree on this duration. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview	Not provided	Conflicting sources

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