OnePlus Buds Ace 3 Debuts But Is This the Best Budget ANC Yet

OnePlus launches Buds Ace 3 in China

The launch adds another audio product to OnePlus’ lineup, though the company has not announced availability outside China. The Ace series is exclusive to China, so the earbuds could appear in other markets under different branding, including Nord, according to the input material.

OnePlus Buds Ace 3 specifications and features

The OnePlus Buds Ace 3 comes with a 12mm large-amplitude dynamic driver. OnePlus says the driver is meant to deliver stronger bass and improved clarity. The earbuds also support spatial audio effects, a 10-band EQ, and BassWave dynamic bass enhancement.

• 12mm large-amplitude dynamic driver
• Spatial audio effects
• 10-band EQ
• BassWave dynamic bass enhancement

Noise cancellation is one of the main talking points of the device. The Buds Ace 3 offers up to 55dB ANC. It also includes real-time adaptive algorithms and a flagship-level voice noise reduction system. For calls, OnePlus has added Sanmai AI call noise reduction, a triple-microphone setup, and wind noise suppression.

Battery life is another key feature. OnePlus claims the Buds Ace 3 can last for up to 54 hours in total. The charging case carries a 530mAh battery, while each earbud has a 62mAh battery. Without ANC, the earbuds are said to offer around 13 hours of playback. With ANC turned on, the battery life drops to about 7 hours.

• Total battery life: up to 54 hours
• Charging case battery: 530mAh
• Each earbud battery: 62mAh
• Playback without ANC: around 13 hours
• Playback with ANC: around 7 hours

The Buds Ace 3 carries an IP55 rating, which gives it dust and water resistance. The company positions that as suitable for workouts and use in the rain. For gaming, the earbuds are designed to deliver up to 47ms low latency and include FPS sound effects meant to highlight footsteps in shooter games.

Connectivity, controls and market position

The earbuds use Bluetooth 6.0 for connectivity. OnePlus also includes a Smart Bluetooth mode for improved range and stability, along with dual-device pairing support. Touch controls are available for volume adjustment, play and pause, and AI translation in over 20 languages.

OnePlus introduced the Buds Ace 3 at a price of around Rs 4,600 in China. The device sits in the brand’s premium TWS segment, but the company has not said when or whether it will reach other markets. The input suggests that if it does come to India, it may not use the Ace branding, since the Ace line is limited to China.

The launch comes as OnePlus continues to expand its audio lineup around its smartphone releases. In this case, the Buds Ace 3 arrived with the Ace 6 Ultra, which was also launched in China. For now, the earbuds remain a China-only release.

There is no confirmation in the input about an India launch date or pricing outside China.

The listed specifications place the OnePlus Buds Ace 3 among the company’s newer wireless audio products, with ANC, battery life, gaming latency, and resistance ratings forming the main feature set at launch.

OnePlus Buds Ace 3 key specifications

• 12mm large-amplitude dynamic driver
• Up to 55dB active noise cancellation
• Up to 54 hours total battery life
• 530mAh charging case battery
• 62mAh battery in each earbud
• Up to 13 hours playback without ANC
• Up to 7 hours playback with ANC
• IP55 dust and water resistance
• Up to 47ms low latency
• Bluetooth 6.0
• Dual-device pairing support