OnePlus just launched the Nord Buds 3, the company’s latest Nord series TWS earbuds in India, as it had promised. It has up to 32dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 5.4, Dual Connection, Google Fast Pair, and 12.4mm titanium dynamic drivers with BassWave 2.0 Enhancement algorithm and master EQ.
The earphones are encased in a pebble-shaped vertical case with a glossy finish for the white and the black has a matte finish and subtle metallic accents. These support touch controls, are IP55 rated against water and sweat.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 has also undergone rigorous testing by OnePlus, including 55℃ extreme temperature tests, 20,000 folds of the case hinge, 1.5-meter drops of the charging case, and 1.8-meter drops of the earbuds to ensure long-lasting, dependable quality in most conditions, said the company.
A single earphone is as light as about 4.2g, which is light and comfortable to wear. You can choose from three pairs of large, medium and small silicone earplugs.
It promises up to 43 hours of total playback on a single charge and up to 12h standalone playback without ANC. The earbuds feature Flash charge that offers 11 hours of listening time (Case + Buds without ANC) with a 10-minute charge.
OnePlus says that the Nord Buds 3 is the world’s first TWS to receive TÜV Rheinland Battery Health certification that guarantees at least 80% of the battery capacity left after 1,000 charging cycles.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 specifications
- 12.4mm dynamic driver, Titanized diaphragm, BassWave Enhancement algorithm 2.0, Master EQ, 3D audio (OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and OnePlus Open only)
- Bluetooth 5.4, SBC & AAC codecs
- 32dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparent mode
- Dual microphones for Clear Call – AI call noise cancellation
- Master Equalizer – Balanced (Default), Seranade, and Bass modes
- Touch controls for track change, voice assistant, play/pause
- Sweat and water-resistant (IP55) for headset
- Dimensions Earbud: 29.99×20.30×23.87mm; Weight: 4.2g
- Dimensions Case: 66.60×51.24×24.83mm; Weight: 46.2g
- 58mAh battery offers up to 12 hours (ANC OFF) / 8 hours (ANC ON) playback, 43h (ANC OFF) / 28 hours (ANC ON) with 440mAh charging case
- Flash charge – 10 mins for 11 hours (charging box+earbuds)
Pricing and availability
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 come in Harmonic Gray and Melodic White colours and is priced at Rs. 2,299. It will be available from Amazon.in, Flipkart.in, OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, and offline partner stores such as Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics and other partner stores starting from September 20th.
Launch offers
- Avail an instant bank discount of Rs. 200 on ICICI Bank and OneCard Credit Cards
- Students can avail an exclusive additional discount of Rs. 200 on the purchase of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 on oneplus.in and OnePlus Store App
Commenting on the launch, Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, said:
We believe that all users have the right to enjoy high-quality audio at any price level. That’s why with the newly launched OnePlus Nord Buds 3, we’ve brought immersive sound experiences to our entry-level earbuds series, allowing more consumers to enjoy features like outstanding noise cancellation and brilliant bass at an exceptionally competitive price.