OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review

20 August 2024
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are the latest pair of true wireless earbuds from the company.

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Anonymous, 19 Sep 2024Someone on Reddit is claiming that a new firmware update 12... moreI was coming here to see some kind of follow up.
I considered buying them but with this article I froze instanly haha.
Thanks for the follow up 😎

    Iwasreallylooking forward to these.
    Idislike the bulky 2-stage bulb/bell style part of the buds. Why does these have to have such a bulky stem?!

      Anonymous, 19 Sep 2024Someone on Reddit is claiming that a new firmware update 12... moreDon't think it has changed much, if at all. Still sounds bad.

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        • 19 Sep 2024

        prasad-gsma, 29 Aug 2024You're already on the latest update. Someone on Reddit is claiming that a new firmware update 129.129.036 fixed the sound quality on the Dynaudio Featured preset. Any way you can find out if this is indeed the case?

          Harb, 27 Aug 2024I'm on 121.121.036 and i'm afraid to update the f... moreYou're already on the latest update.

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            • qUD
            • 27 Aug 2024

            I'm on 121.121.036 and i'm afraid to update the firmware after this review lol It does sound good though, so I turned off auto update and i'm good.

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              • mY6
              • 26 Aug 2024

              I received 112.112.036.
              121.121.036 is now available but I haven't updated it. With version 112 it's perfect.

                Update 121.121.036 (for EU) is available.
                Compared to my Oneplus Buds 2 Pro, the 3 Pro have only minimal besser Noise Canceling, but definitly not worth of upgrading. Also the Sound ist quite not good as the 2 Pro.

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                  • g$k
                  • 23 Aug 2024

                  The basswave also increase the lower freq intensity on top of amplify them I think. Slightly different from EQ.
                  Does the firmware update actually bring a "bose" style audio profile with muddy and invasive base? sounds like it... 😂

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                    • Lcd
                    • 22 Aug 2024

                    After seeing the Youtube reviewers and even the GSMA review I am left with a burning question: why is everyone pretending the OnePlus Buds 3 do not exist -or- that these "Pro" buds do not have to deliver something above the already existing (and cheaper) OnePlus Buds 3 -- mind you that until very recently it was widely claimed "OnePlus will not make a Pro model this year, these are already the Pro version at a cheaper price."

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                      RIght on!

                      LHDC v5 does the trick with Hi-Res Stability at 900Kbps ... yet supposedly these are cable of 1Mbps 24-bit at 192kHz frequencies!!

                      https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_pro_3_launch_with_dual_dacs_adaptive_anc_and_dynaudio_tuning-news-64206.php


                        Is there any way to revert back to original firmware, or sideload it???? May be if you get in touch with developers at XDA they will come out with some solution...

                          Tompi, 21 Aug 2024Fw version? Which is good and which is bad?111.111.036 is the original. 119.119.036 is the latest.

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                            • mY6
                            • 21 Aug 2024

                            Fw version?
                            Which is good and which is bad?

                              „ Outside of audio quality, the Buds Pro 3 is a very well-made product“

                              Considering they are headphones what you write is they are basically trash

                                This is why you want to just get a product that is good from the get go. Not one that either relies on software updates or uses software updates to change its character or ruin what people liked. Imagine if they just added a new preset instead of nuking it.

                                Reminds me of how Wong Kar Wai ruined his masterpieces with recent Blu ray releases. Compare the 4k blu ray and the older 1080p one (2021 vs 2012/ of In The Mood For Love and then the change of aspect ratio of Fallen Angels. Even if someone can be a master who has made masterpieces, they can also ruin stuff up later.

                                Btw I just noticed the reviewer was listening to the Lord Of The Frenzied Flame track. That stuff is kino fr, didn't like the boss that much but the soundtrack made it worth it. Gud stuff.

                                  Anonymous, 21 Aug 2024As they DID with smartphones. Not anymore.Yeah, a bit less for the screen but they added stress testing, so I'm still content with their phone reviews.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • T4x
                                    • 21 Aug 2024

                                    Mr. Anonymous, 20 Aug 2024A pity you didn't test the golden sound feature, I... moreAs they DID with smartphones. Not anymore.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 3PE
                                      • 21 Aug 2024

                                      Same sound and features as redmi buds 5 pro. Does not deserve paying 100$ more.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • PxV
                                        • 21 Aug 2024

                                        "beautifully balanced bass and mid-range with bright sparkling highs and replaced with what now sounds like listening to your car audio while standing outside the car" ... LOL

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