Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds Pro 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 actually scores 15.3 points below the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on battery (8.5 to 6.5) and value (9.0 to 7.5). On paper: full charge time 70 min to 60 min, drivers per side 1 to 2 and microphones 3 to 8. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 9 h and battery life (anc on) goes 7 h to 6 h. And it costs $54 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.57.5
- Noise cancelling8.07.0
- Battery8.56.5
- Calls7.56.5
- Value9.07.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Pro 4 | NeoBuds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | SBC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 6 h | |
| Full charge time | 70 min | 60 min | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 3 | 8 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 11 h | 15 min → 3 h | |
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Pro 4 to NeoBuds Pro 3". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.