Is the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds Pro 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 actually scores 6.0 points below the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (9.0 to 8.0) and sound (8.5 to 8.0). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 10 h and weight goes 4.73 g to 10.56 g. The two sit at effectively the same price. 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.
- Sound8.58.0
- Noise cancelling8.08.0
- Battery8.58.5
- Calls7.57.5
- Value9.08.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Pro 4 | Buds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 10 h | |
| Weight | 4.73 g | 10.56 g | |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 43 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | 10 min = 5 h | |
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 10 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Pro 4 to Buds 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.