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Exact model: 5481158575 · Midnight Opus · UK

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

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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).OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs
ANC-on battery is 6 hours per charge with AAC and falls to 5 hours with LHDC.OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Specs

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Weight per earbud5.28 g

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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.

Listed driver impedances18 Ω ± 15%; 9 Ω ± 15%

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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

MicrophoneYes

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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

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Compared with yours · OnePlus Buds 4

Weight per earbud4.73 g → 4.4 g
ConnectionBluetooth 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 lifeEarbuds: 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.
DriversDual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter → 12.4 mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated ('titanized') diaphragms
DesignNot verified → Not verified
Impedance18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15% → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: 5481158589 · Starry Black · UK

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

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With ANC or Transparency on, battery drops to 5.5 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case.OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
Only AAC and SBC codecs are listed, the case charges by USB-C only, and the IP55 rating excludes the charging case.OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

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Weight per earbud4.4 g

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Manufacturer specification

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

MicrophoneYes

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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

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Front view of LG xboom Buds by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds | xboom Signature Sound with Graphene Driver | Black BUDS

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LG BUDS

Compared with yours · OnePlus Buds 4

Weight per earbud4.73 g → 5.3 g
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection → SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)
Battery lifeEarbuds: 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. → up to 10 (Earbuds (ANC off)); up to 30 (Total (Earbuds+Charging Case)); up to 7.5 (Earbuds (ANC on))
DesignNot verified → Not verified
Impedance18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15% → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: UK manufacturer configuration · BUDS

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Manufacturer claims do not establish independently measured performance, current retailer stock or price. Unlisted specifications remain explicitly unknown.LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications

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Manufacturer device weight5.3 g

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Exact manufacturer row: WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA): 5.3 g. Single-earbud mass; charging-case mass remains separate.

Manufacturer microphone declarationYes

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Exact manufacturer row: # of Mic: 6. Microphone count remains separately available.

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Beats Solo Buds

Compared with yours · OnePlus Buds 4

Weight per earbud4.73 g → 5.7 g
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection → Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1); USB-C charging through the carrying case
Active noise cancellationYes → No
Battery lifeEarbuds: 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: up to 18 hours of playback per charge; no ANC. The case provides no standalone charging or additional playback total. Recharge the seated earbuds with the case connected to USB-C power. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes of charging gives up to 1 hour of playback.
DriversDual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter → Custom dual-layer drivers, axial-aligned (positioned parallel to the acoustic nozzle)
DesignNot verified → Not verified
Impedance18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15% → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: MUVW3ZM/A · Matt Black · UK

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Beats explicitly states no active noise cancellation. Four ear-tip sizes provide fit options and passive isolation; Transparency mode support is unspecified.Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ
The case cannot recharge the earbuds on its own. Charging requires the earbuds seated in the case with the case connected to a USB-C power source; no cable is included.Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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Weight per earbud5.7 g

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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud. The carrying case weighs 22 g.

MicrophoneYes

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One microphone per earbud with a noise-learning algorithm for calls.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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Beats Studio Buds +

Compared with yours · OnePlus Buds 4

Weight per earbud4.73 g → 5 g
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection → Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C case charging
Battery lifeEarbuds: 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: up to 9 hours with ANC and Transparency off, up to 6 hours with ANC/Transparency on. With the charging case (three additional charges): up to 36 hours with ANC off, up to 24 hours with ANC on. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes gives up to 1 hour.
DriversDual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter → Custom two-layer transducer in each earbud
DesignNot verified → Not verified
Impedance18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15% → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: MQLH3ZM/A · Black / Gold · UK

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Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

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Rated battery is lower with ANC on: 6 hours per charge and 24 hours with the case, versus 9 and 36 hours with ANC and Transparency off. Beats lists only USB-C charging for the case, not wireless charging.Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes
Only the earbuds are IPX4 rated — the case is not sweat or water resistant — and Beats gives no Bluetooth version or codec list.Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs

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Weight per earbud5 g

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Each earbud. The charging case weighs 49.0 g.

MicrophoneYes

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Voice-targeting microphones for calls and voice assistant.

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Google Pixel Buds 2a

Compared with yours · OnePlus Buds 4

Weight per earbud4.73 g → 4.7 g
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection → Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case
Battery lifeEarbuds: 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: up to 7 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 10 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 20 hours total with ANC on, up to 27 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1 hour with ANC on.
DriversDual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter → Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)
DesignNot verified → Not verified
Impedance18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15% → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: Hazel · UK

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The case charges only over USB-C; Google lists no wireless charging and no case speaker for this model, and the earbuds have two microphones each and tap-only touch controls.Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs
Rated ANC-on battery is 7 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case. Full feature access requires a Google Account and an Android 6.0 or newer phone.Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

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Weight4.7 g

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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside.

MicrophoneYes

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Two microphones per earbud; Clear Calling and wind-blocking mesh covers.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

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