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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods Max 2

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

5481158589 · Starry Black · UK

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Exact model & source notes

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are true wireless earbuds with a 12.4 mm dynamic driver whose diaphragms have a titanium coating, hybrid ANC rated up to 49 dB and Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC. This record is the Starry Black colour (UK SKU 5481158589); OnePlus rates it at 5.5 hours with ANC on and 20 hours with the case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

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

See the 5 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Apple AirPods Max 2

Midnight

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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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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

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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 Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC codecs; dual connection; USB-C wired charging on the case. Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed; it is only supported on OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Bluetooth range is up to 10 m. No wireless charging is listed for the case.

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 ↓

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

Wired / wireless connections

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProBluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC codecs; dual connection; USB-C wired charging on the case

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

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed; it is only supported on OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Bluetooth range is up to 10 m. No wireless charging is listed for the case.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds: 5.5 hours with ANC or Transparency on, 12 hours with ANC off. With the case: 20 hours with ANC on, 44 hours with ANC off. A 10-minute charge gives 4 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off.

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 Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results at 50% volume using AAC; identical on the UK and US pages.

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

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 Nord Buds 3 Pro12.4 mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated ('titanized') diaphragms

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

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 ProIn-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in S, M and L)

Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists Silicon eartips x 3 (S, M, L).

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

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.

Dimensions

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEach earbud: 2.999 x 2.030 x 2.387 cm; charging case: 6.660 x 5.124 x 2.483 cm

Apple AirPods Max 2168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 (19)

Companion app

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProWireless Earphones app (OnePlus phones) or HeyMelody app (Android/iOS): custom settings and OTA upgrades

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 ProNot 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro

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.

Bass enhancement

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProBassWave 2.0

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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.

Battery capacity

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds 58 mAh; charging case 440 mAh

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 ProWired: earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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.

Chip

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 Nord Buds 3 ProAAC, SBC

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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.

Earbud controls

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProTouch control: single tap none (default) or play/pause; double tap play/pause, previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; triple tap previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; touch and hold noise cancellation / Transparency; long touch and hold none (default), volume up or volume down

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Where several actions are listed for a gesture, they are options; the specification page lists Custom Settings supported by the Wireless Earphones / HeyMelody app.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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.

Durability testing

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro55 °C extreme temperature tested; case hinge tested to 20,000 folds; charging case drop tested from 1.5 m; earbud drop tested from 1.8 m

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results; actual performance may vary.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 ProYes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Available on all OnePlus phones and in the HeyMelody app.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro20~40KHz (as printed by OnePlus)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The unit of the lower bound is not printed on the UK or US specification page.

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

In the box

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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.

Multipoint (dual-device) connection

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProYes

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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.

Platform compatibility

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro

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.

Spatial audio

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Dust, sweat and water resistance

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds IP55 (charging case excluded)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Footnote: '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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro4.4 g

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case weighs 38.2 g. Identical on the UK and US pages.

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

Weight

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g

Sources

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 Nord Buds 3 Pro

What it brings

With ANC off, OnePlus rates the earbuds at 12 hours per charge and 44 hours with the case, and a 10-minute charge gives up to 11 hours with the case.
Manufacturer source
Each earbud weighs 4.4 g and the charging case 38.2 g, with dual connection and Google Fast Pair listed.
Manufacturer source

What to check

With ANC or Transparency on, battery drops to 5.5 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case.
Manufacturer source
Only AAC and SBC codecs are listed, the case charges by USB-C only, and the IP55 rating excludes the charging case.
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

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Full specifications

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26 of 26 specifications Sources in each row

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

Wearing styleDifferent Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists Silicon eartips x 3 (S, M, L). OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs 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 (silicone ear tips in S, M and L)	Over-ear wireless headphones
Weight per earbud Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case weighs 38.2 g. Identical on the UK and US pages. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	4.4 g	Not provided
DimensionsDifferent Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Each earbud: 2.999 x 2.030 x 2.387 cm; charging case: 6.660 x 5.124 x 2.483 cm	168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Footnote: '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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Earbuds IP55 (charging case excluded)	Not provided
Durability testing Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results; actual performance may vary. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	55 °C extreme temperature tested; case hinge tested to 20,000 folds; charging case drop tested from 1.5 m; earbud drop tested from 1.8 m	Not provided
Weight Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed; it is only supported on OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Bluetooth range is up to 10 m. No wireless charging is listed for the case. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 AAC and SBC codecs; dual connection; USB-C wired charging on the case	Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio
Battery lifeDifferent Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results at 50% volume using AAC; identical on the UK and US pages. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs 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: 5.5 hours with ANC or Transparency on, 12 hours with ANC off. With the case: 20 hours with ANC on, 44 hours with ANC off. A 10-minute charge gives 4 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off.	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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Earbuds 58 mAh; charging case 440 mAh	Not provided
Charge time Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Wired: earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	AAC, SBC	Not provided
Multipoint (dual-device) connection Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Charging Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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	12.4 mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated ('titanized') diaphragms	Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier
Frequency response Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · The unit of the lower bound is not printed on the UK or US specification page. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	20~40KHz (as printed by OnePlus)	Not provided
Bass enhancement Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	BassWave 2.0	Not provided
Spatial audio Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded. 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	Not provided	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Listed audio technology Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Three built-in microphones (two analogue and one digital) on each earbud, used with the Clear Call algorithm, ANC and an anti-wind noise algorithm; OnePlus notes that wind conditions can cause fluctuations in noise reduction. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Hybrid active noise cancellation (feedforward and feedback) rated up to 49 dB over a 4,000 Hz noise cancellation range (OnePlus laboratory results). OnePlus describes it as smart adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to ambient sound. Transparency mode is listed. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Yes	Yes

Find My Earbuds Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Available on all OnePlus phones and in the HeyMelody app. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Companion app Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Wireless Earphones app (OnePlus phones) or HeyMelody app (Android/iOS): custom settings and OTA upgrades	Not provided
Earbud controls Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Where several actions are listed for a gesture, they are options; the specification page lists Custom Settings supported by the Wireless Earphones / HeyMelody app. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Touch control: single tap none (default) or play/pause; double tap play/pause, previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; triple tap previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; touch and hold noise cancellation / Transparency; long touch and hold none (default), volume up or volume down	Not provided

In the box Sources OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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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Microphone: Yes

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