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FiiO FW3 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO FW3 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO FW3

No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.

OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of FiiO FW3 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4
SpecFiiO FW3OnePlus Buds Pro 4
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$100$130
HearWiki scoreNot scored84 / 100 · Great
Released20212026
Audio
Driver10mm carbon-based dynamic driverdual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Drivers per side11
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz10Hz-40kHz
Impedance32 Ω-
Sensitivity106 dB/mW-
Wireless
BluetoothQualcomm QCC51415.4
CodecsLHDC, aptX AdaptiveSBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0
Multipoint pairingNoYes
Latency100 ms47 ms
Wireless range10 m10 m
Battery
Battery life21 h13 h
Battery life (ANC on)-7 h
Battery incl. case21 h45 h
Full charge time100 min70 min
Quick charge-10 min = 11 hours playback
Wireless charging-Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC typenoneadaptive
Transparency modeNoYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQYesYes
Wear detection-Yes
Controls-touch
Voice assistantsupportedyes
Design
Weight6.2 g4.73 g
Case weight44.8 g50.62 g
Water resistanceNoIP55
FoldableNo-
Detachable cableNo-
USB-CYesYes
Model code-OnePlus Buds 4
Calls
Microphones-3

What reviewers said

FiiO FW3

The FiiO FW3 are true wireless earbuds built around a 10mm carbon dynamic driver and a Qualcomm Bluetooth chip, with support for high-resolution LHDC and aptX Adaptive codecs. They feature a 10-band parametric EQ and a low-latency gaming mode, but lack ANC, transparency, and multipoint. Total battery life reaches 21 hours from the case, though the buds themselves have no water resistance rating.

  • Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC and aptX Adaptive codecs
  • Pro:Includes a 10-band parametric EQ for detailed tuning
  • Pro:Low-latency gaming mode reduces audio delay
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No multipoint connection for switching devices
  • Con:No water resistance rating, limiting outdoor use

OnePlus Buds Pro 4

The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.

  • Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
  • Con:No official mention of wear detection
  • Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals

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