The field of budget wireless earbuds is becoming increasingly competitive by the day. For less than $100, you’ve got plenty of quality options, like the Samsung Galaxy FE Buds for $80 and the $60 CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 . The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro , the budget offering from OnePlus, is priced aggressively at $50 ($80 at launch); these stand right beside its $70 OnePlus Buds 3 in terms of price point.
These buds have a good noise-canceling mic, high water and dust resistance, and a long battery life. They provide decent sound for the price, and let’s face it, $50 is an excellent price. However, if you’re looking for quality ANC and intuitive controls, spending a little more cash might not hurt.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Review: Design The Nord Buds 3 Pro are available in a stunning Soft Jade and a Starry Black shade. Sadly, I received the latter. The Starry Black is not as cool as it sounds.
It tries hard to give off a nice galaxy-like look, but it just looks like your case caught some dust. The little specks don’t resemble stars and, for some reason, aren’t on the rest of the case’s lid. Apart from the starry theme, I like the charging case.
It has a lovely pebble-shaped design, and its curved edges feel good in your hands. It slid easily into my pocket, and its rounded corners didn’t produce an awkward-looking bulge. For $50, it’s a pretty good-looking case that’s way sturdier than the CMF Buds Pro 2.
Unlike the Galaxy FE Buds, which sport a water and dus.