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OnePlus Buds 4 vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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OnePlus Buds 4

5481158909 · Storm Gray · UK

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Exact model & source notes

OnePlus Buds 4 are true wireless earbuds with real-time adaptive ANC, a dual-driver design (11 mm woofer plus 6 mm tweeter) and Bluetooth 5.4 with LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC, plus Steady Connect for extended range on select OnePlus phones. This record is the Storm Gray colour (UK SKU 5481158909); OnePlus rates it at 6 hours with ANC on and 24 hours with the case using AAC.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

Bluetooth codecsLHDC 5.0, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC

4.73 gWeight per earbud4.4 g

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THE CONTENDER

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

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
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Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

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SELECTED TOPIC

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Weight per earbud

Manufacturer-stated mass of one earbud, plotted only when both sources state a per-earbud figure. The charging case is separate. This is not a comfort or fit rating.

OnePlus Buds 44.73 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g).

Source 1 Source 2

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro4.4 g

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

Source 1 Source 2

Explore the full specifications

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 ↓

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Wired / wireless connections

OnePlus Buds 4Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed without an exact supported-phone range on these Buds 4 pages. Steady Connect is restricted to select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. The declared Bluetooth range is 10 m; actual conditions and interference vary. Case charging is separate and does not establish cable audio.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.

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.

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus test figures at 50% volume with the stated codec. Fast charge: 10 minutes gives 3.5 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off, AAC.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

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

Drivers

OnePlus Buds 4Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: flat diaphragm.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Companion app

OnePlus Buds 4Compatible with the HeyMelody app. Sound features: Sound Master EQ (Balanced, Serenade and Bass Mode presets, a customisable six-band EQ and BassWave); Golden Sound personal audio profile from an ear scan and listening test

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound (and OnePlus 3D Audio) is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 12 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 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery capacity

OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds 62 mAh; charging case 530 mAh

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Charge time

OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds about 50 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProWired: earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Bluetooth codecs

OnePlus Buds 4LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProAAC, SBC

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res Audio up to 1 Mbps, 24 bit, 192 kHz. Hi-Res Audio is supported on Android devices with LHDC 5.0 (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 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Earbud controls

OnePlus Buds 4Touch controls on the stem: slide up or down for volume; long touch and hold to switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes; single tap to play or pause; double tap for the next song; triple tap for the previous song

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Single tap must be manually activated in the phone Settings (OnePlus phones) or the HeyMelody app (other Android and iOS). OnePlus also lists a tap for the phone's built-in voice assistant (activated manually in the same way), Double-Tap for Camera Control and three taps for AI Translation on select OnePlus devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Frequency response

OnePlus Buds 415 Hz to 40 kHz

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

OnePlus Buds 4IP55 (earbuds only; the charging case is not rated)

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds IP55 (charging case excluded)

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: the earbuds feature IP55 water and dust resistance, however the charging case does not. Water and dust resistance may diminish with device ageing; liquid and dust damage are not covered under the warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight per earbud

In Visual facts

OnePlus Buds 44.73 g

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro4.4 g

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

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

Dimensions

OnePlus Buds 4Each earbud: 31 x 20.6 x 24.2 mm; charging case: 65.4 x 52.4 x 25.3 mm

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (19)

Listed driver impedances

OnePlus Buds 418 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

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 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4Yes

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Three earbud taps activate AI Translation on the OnePlus phone; available on select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 and above.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bass enhancement

OnePlus Buds 4Not verified

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProBassWave 2.0

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

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

Playback with case, AAC, ANC on

OnePlus Buds 424 h

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. OnePlus Test Laboratory claim; actual performance varies.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 439.57 g

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 39.57 ± 1 g; US: 39.97 ± 1 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 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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

OnePlus Buds 4USB Type-C

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

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 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wearing style

OnePlus Buds 4In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in S, M and L)

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus does not state the ear tip material.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Durability testing

OnePlus Buds 4Not verified

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

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

Spatial audio head tracking

OnePlus Buds 4Not verified

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

No explicit head-tracking presence or absence is established in the complete reviewed Buds4 pages. OnePlus3DAudio alone does not prove head tracking. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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

OnePlus Buds 447 ms low latency

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory figure; enabled automatically on OnePlus phones, manual operation in the HeyMelody app on other brands.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4-38 ± 1 dB

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

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 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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

OnePlus Buds 410 mW

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

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 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4118 ± 1.3 dB at 1 mW

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

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 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 449.02 g

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 49.02 ± 1 g; US: 49.42 ± 1 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 496.5 dB

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

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 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Spatial audio

OnePlus Buds 4Spatial audio rendering

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Marketed as OnePlus 3D Audio. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 12 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. These pages do not explicitly establish head tracking.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4Not verified

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed Buds4 pages describe three microphones per side but do not establish VPU presence or absence. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4Not verified

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed exact pages list USB-C charging but do not explicitly establish wireless-charging presence or absence. Omission does not mean false. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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

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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 4

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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 4

What it brings

Supports the LHDC 5.0 codec alongside AAC and SBC, plus dual-device connection and Google Fast Pair.
Manufacturer source
Adaptive ANC is rated up to 55 dB, with separate Adaptive and Transparency modes, and each earbud has three microphones for calls.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The specification page lists USB-C case charging; wireless-charging support is not established by the reviewed exact sources.
Manufacturer source
Battery drops when using LHDC: 5.5 hours per charge with ANC on, versus 6 hours with AAC. OnePlus's UK and US pages also give slightly different case weights (39.57 g and 39.97 g).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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

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Source-backed specifications for OnePlus Buds 4 and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
Specification	OnePlus Buds 4	OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Wearing style Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus does not state the ear tip material. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in S, M and L)	In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in S, M and L)
Weight per earbudDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g). OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	4.73 g	4.4 g
DimensionsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs	Each earbud: 31 x 20.6 x 24.2 mm; charging case: 65.4 x 52.4 x 25.3 mm	Each earbud: 2.999 x 2.030 x 2.387 cm; charging case: 6.660 x 5.124 x 2.483 cm
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: the earbuds feature IP55 water and dust resistance, however the charging case does not. Water and dust resistance may diminish with device ageing; liquid and dust damage are not covered under the warranty. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	IP55 (earbuds only; the charging case is not rated)	Earbuds IP55 (charging case excluded)
UK published case weight Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · UK: 39.57 ± 1 g; US: 39.97 ± 1 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 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	39.57 g	Not provided
UK published earbuds and case total weight Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · UK: 49.02 ± 1 g; US: 49.42 ± 1 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	49.02 g	Not provided
Durability testing Sources OnePlus Buds 4 No source recorded. OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results; actual performance may vary. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview	Not provided	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

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed without an exact supported-phone range on these Buds 4 pages. Steady Connect is restricted to select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. The declared Bluetooth range is 10 m; actual conditions and interference vary. Case charging is separate and does not establish cable audio. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection	Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC codecs; dual connection; USB-C wired charging on the case
Battery lifeDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus test figures at 50% volume with the stated codec. Fast charge: 10 minutes gives 3.5 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off, AAC. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.	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.
Battery capacityDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs	Earbuds 62 mAh; charging case 530 mAh	Earbuds 58 mAh; charging case 440 mAh
Charge timeDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs	Earbuds about 50 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes	Wired: earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes
Low-latency mode Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory figure; enabled automatically on OnePlus phones, manual operation in the HeyMelody app on other brands. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	47 ms low latency	Not provided
Bluetooth codecsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res Audio up to 1 Mbps, 24 bit, 192 kHz. Hi-Res Audio is supported on Android devices with LHDC 5.0 (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 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs	LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC
Multipoint (dual-device) connection Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs	Yes	Yes
Case charging connector Sources OnePlus Buds 4 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 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	USB Type-C	Not provided
Playback with case, AAC, ANC on Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. OnePlus Test Laboratory claim; actual performance varies. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	24 h	Not provided

DriversDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: flat diaphragm. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview	Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter	12.4 mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated ('titanized') diaphragms
Frequency responseDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	15 Hz to 40 kHz	20~40KHz (as printed by OnePlus)
DAC Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)	Not provided
Spatial audio Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Marketed as OnePlus 3D Audio. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 12 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. These pages do not explicitly establish head tracking. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	Spatial audio rendering	Not provided
Listed driver impedances Sources OnePlus Buds 4 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 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%	Not provided
Manufacturer sensitivity and reference Sources OnePlus Buds 4 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 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	118 ± 1.3 dB at 1 mW	Not provided
Unreferenced advertised sound pressure Sources OnePlus Buds 4 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 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	96.5 dB	Not provided
Manufacturer rated power Sources OnePlus Buds 4 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 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	10 mW	Not provided
Bass enhancement Sources OnePlus Buds 4 No source recorded. OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview	Not provided	BassWave 2.0

Microphone Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud with 3-mic AI call noise cancellation. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Real-time adaptive ANC advertised up to 55 dB and up to 5,500 Hz; modes: ANC on, Adaptive, Transparency and ANC off. The overview advertises 800 adjustments per second and a 200% voice-cancellation improvement (3×) against OnePlus Buds 3, based on OnePlus Test Laboratory results. These claims do not compare against Buds Pro 3, and no matched attenuation test is supplied. TÜV High Performance Noise Cancellation is a manufacturer-listed claim, not independently re-certified here. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Yes	Yes
Manufacturer microphone sensitivity Sources OnePlus Buds 4 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 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	-38 ± 1 dB	Not provided

Companion appDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound (and OnePlus 3D Audio) is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 12 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 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview	Compatible with the HeyMelody app. Sound features: Sound Master EQ (Balanced, Serenade and Bass Mode presets, a customisable six-band EQ and BassWave); Golden Sound personal audio profile from an ear scan and listening test	Wireless Earphones app (OnePlus phones) or HeyMelody app (Android/iOS): custom settings and OTA upgrades
Find My Earbuds Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Listed by name only; OnePlus does not describe how it works on these pages. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Yes	Yes
AI Translation Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Three earbud taps activate AI Translation on the OnePlus phone; available on select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 and above. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Earbud controlsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Single tap must be manually activated in the phone Settings (OnePlus phones) or the HeyMelody app (other Android and iOS). OnePlus also lists a tap for the phone's built-in voice assistant (activated manually in the same way), Double-Tap for Camera Control and three taps for AI Translation on select OnePlus devices. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Touch controls on the stem: slide up or down for volume; long touch and hold to switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes; single tap to play or pause; double tap for the next song; triple tap for the previous song	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

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Wireless case charging Sources OnePlus Buds 4 The complete reviewed exact pages list USB-C charging but do not explicitly establish wireless-charging presence or absence. Omission does not mean false. · Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Spatial audio head tracking Sources OnePlus Buds 4 No explicit head-tracking presence or absence is established in the complete reviewed Buds4 pages. OnePlus3DAudio alone does not prove head tracking. · Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor Sources OnePlus Buds 4 The complete reviewed Buds4 pages describe three microphones per side but do not establish VPU presence or absence. · Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided

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