HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods Max 2

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

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

WHAT DIFFERS

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

See the 6 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sources

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

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

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.

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

Sources

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

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

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

Drivers

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

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

Sources

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 AirPods Max 2

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

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Wearing style

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones

Sources

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

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)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Spatial audio

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Spatial audio rendering

Apple AirPods Max 2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Sources

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

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

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

Apple AirPods Max 2168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (33)

Listed driver impedances

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

AI Translation

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Companion app

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed audio technology

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Battery capacity

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Playback with case, AAC, ANC on

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Conflicting evidence

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

UK published case weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 350.57 g

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Charge time

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Case charging connector

OnePlus Buds Pro 3USB Type-C

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Chip

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Bluetooth codecs

OnePlus Buds Pro 3LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Earbud controls

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

DAC

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Find My Earbuds

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Frequency response

OnePlus Buds Pro 310 Hz to 40 kHz

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Spatial audio head tracking

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

In the box

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Low-latency mode

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer microphone sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 3-38 dBV/Pa

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Multipoint (dual-device) connection

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Neck Health posture alerts

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

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

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Platform compatibility

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Manufacturer rated power

OnePlus Buds Pro 310 mW

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer sensitivity and reference

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

UK published earbuds and case total weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 361.13 g

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Unreferenced advertised sound pressure

OnePlus Buds Pro 398.5 dB

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Dust, sweat and water resistance

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Weight per earbud

OnePlus Buds Pro 35.28 g

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wireless case charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Yes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Zen Mode Air

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

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

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

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Not verified

Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g

Sources

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

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

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

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

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

41 of 41 specifications Sources in each row

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

Wearing styleDifferent Sources 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 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)	In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in XS, S, M and L)	Over-ear wireless headphones
Weight per earbud Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	5.28 g	Not provided
DimensionsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Each earbud: 33.60 x 21.15 x 25.00 mm; charging case: 64.70 x 52.45 x 25.75 mm	168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	IP55 (earbuds only; excludes the charging case)	Not provided
UK published case weight Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	50.57 g	Not provided
UK published earbuds and case total weight Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	61.13 g	Not provided
Weight Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	386.2 g

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources 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 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	Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection	Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio
Battery lifeDifferent Sources 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 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	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.	Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours
Battery capacity Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Earbuds 58 mAh; charging case 566 mAh	Not provided
Charge time Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Case: 70 minutes wired; 2 hours 30 minutes wireless	Not provided
Low-latency mode Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Game mode: latency as low as 94 ms	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC	Not provided
Multipoint (dual-device) connection Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Case charging connector Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	USB Type-C	Not provided
Wireless case charging Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Charging Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	USB-C
Platform compatibility Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality

DriversDifferent Sources 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 AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter	Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier
Frequency response Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	10 Hz to 40 kHz	Not provided
DAC Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)	Not provided
Spatial audioDifferent Sources 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 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	Spatial audio rendering	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Spatial audio head tracking Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Listed driver impedances Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	18 Ω ± 15%; 9 Ω ± 15%	Not provided
Manufacturer sensitivity and reference Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	97 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz (Input: -10 dB IEC711)	Not provided
Unreferenced advertised sound pressure Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	98.5 dB	Not provided
Manufacturer rated power Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	10 mW	Not provided
Listed audio technology Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded. 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	Not provided	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
Chip Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup

Microphone Sources 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 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	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Yes	Yes
Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Manufacturer microphone sensitivity Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	-38 dBV/Pa	Not provided

Companion app Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	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	Not provided
Find My Earbuds Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Neck Health posture alerts Sources OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Integrated IMU sensors monitor activity and give posture alerts. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
AI Translation Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Zen Mode Air Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Spatial soundscapes: Waves, Camping, Park, Meditation, Rain	Not provided
Earbud controls Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	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	Not provided

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

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Playback with case, AAC, ANC on Sources 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 Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided

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