Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs OnePlus - Buds Pro 3
Between the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) and Buds Pro 3, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Buds Pro 3 wins on battery — buds and battery — with case. Overall, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) scores 64.5 and the Buds Pro 3 scores 74.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Buds Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Buds Pro 3 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery — buds, battery — with case, multipoint, among others.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, driver size, spatial audio, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Buds Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 66.67% more. 10 h vs 6 h.
- ▲Battery — with case — 43.33% more. 43 h vs 30 h.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.50 g less. 4.8 vs 5.3.
- ▲Water resistance: IP55 (vs IP54).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 g | 4.8 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54 | IP55lead |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 10 hlead |
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 43 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.4lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | LHDC,LDAC,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Buds Pro 3?+
Buds Pro 3 lasts 10h per charge vs 6h.
Do AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Buds Pro 3 support multipoint?+
Buds Pro 3 supports multipoint; AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) does not.
Which has ANC, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Buds Pro 3?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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