OnePlus Buds 3
Upgrades in ANC, call quality, and connectivity place the OnePlus Buds 3 among the category’s top performers. They have a more refined design than their predecessor, and the crisp, full-bodied sonics these buds produce will surely satisfy bargain audiophiles.
For
- Refined audio with well-controlled bass
- Excellent feature set
- Powerfully adaptive ANC
- Responsive touch controls
- Superior call quality
Against
- Lower battery life than advertised
- OnePlus 3D Audio isn’t as effective as competitors
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Recently updated with stronger IP protection and USB-C charging, the AirPods Pro 2 remain the most highly functional option for Apple users. Rich, well-balanced sound with immersive spatial audio results in top performance, while adaptive ANC and customization features personalize listening in ways never before experienced.
For
- Superb noise cancellation and spatial audio
- Unrivaled ecosystem integration
- Sold with Lighting or USB-C charging
Against
- Lower call quality than past AirPods
- Battery life is still substandard
- Poor Android compatibility
