OnePlus just unveiled its latest Nord series of mid range smartphones, with the OnePlus Buds 4 tagging along. These are the brand’s latest pair of TWS earbuds, succeeding the OnePlus Buds 3. So here’s a quick comparison showcasing everything new and all of the upgrades.
OnePlus Buds 4 vs OnePlus Buds 3: Specs and Features
While both earbuds feature a dual driver setup, the latest OnePlus Buds 4 has a larger 11mm woofer that uses a 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm and a 6mm flat-diaphragm tweeter. Meanwhile, the older Buds 3 pack a 10.4mm woofer with a 6mm tweeter. So on paper, the newer model should offer deeper bass.
Another incremental upgrade is the newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard on the Buds 4 compared to the Buds 3’s Bluetooth 5.3. For mobile gaming enthusiasts, the OnePlus Buds 4 is a better pick thanks to its lower 47ms low latency, compared to the 97ms low latency on the Buds 3. While design is based on personal preference, the Buds 3 is more distinct thanks to its glossy finish. OnePlus has made the Buds 4 appear similar to the Nord Buds series with a matte finish here.
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| OnePlus Buds 3 in Ear TWS Bluetooth Earbuds with Upto 49dB Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation,Hi-Res… | Check Price on Amazon |
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Active Noise Cancellation
ANC is a popular feature on TWS earbuds, with both earbuds offering ANC and transparency mode. However, the OnePlus Buds 4 offers up to 55dB of noise cancellation, which is another slight upgrade from 49dB on the Buds 3. There are also three stages of ANC levels available on both models.
Battery & Charging
On a single full charge, the OnePlus Buds 3 can last for up to 10 hours with ANC off (58mAh), which can be bumped up to 44 hours with the charging case (520mAh). Turning on the ANC reduces the battery life to 6.5 hours on the buds alone and 28 hours with the case. On the other hand, the OnePlus Buds 4 promise 9 hours of audio playback with ANC off (62mAh) and up to 45 hours with the charging case (520mAh). The battery life falls to around 6 hours on the buds with ANC enabled, but you still get a total of 37 hours when paired with the case.
Pricing and Verdict
OnePlus just announced the Buds 4 for 5,999 INR in the Indian market, which is a 500 INR price hike over the Buds 3’s original 5,499 INR launch price. However, the OnePlus Buds 3 is selling for around 4,299 INR, and there are even some offers that reduce the price further.
So if you’re in the market for a solid TWS that doesn’t breach the 5,000 INR price range, the Buds 3 is a great pick. Considering how there are only minor upgrades overall, the Buds 3 is the better deal. But for gaming enthusiast and those who want the latest and greatest, the Buds 4 shouldn’t disappoint either.
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| OnePlus Buds 4 TWS Earbuds with Upto 55dB Real-time ANC,Adaptive Mode,Dual Drivers with Dual DACs,3D… | Check Price on Amazon |
| OnePlus Buds 3 in Ear TWS Bluetooth Earbuds with Upto 49dB Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation,Hi-Res… | Check Price on Amazon |
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