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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods 5
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and Apple AirPods 5 are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
- Key differences: only OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has wireless charging case; weight per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 is 1 g lighter; IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IP55; Bluetooth version, where OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3; case weight, where Apple AirPods 5 is 18 g lighter.
- Best value: Apple AirPods 5 (from $129) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and Apple AirPods 5 are closely matched
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 · 83 overall, #10 of 68
80
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
76
Key differences
- Wireless Charging CaseOnePlus Buds Pro 3 only
- Weight per EarbudApple AirPods 5 1 g lighter
- IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IP55
- Bluetooth VersionOnePlus Buds Pro 3 Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3
- Case WeightApple AirPods 5 18 g lighter
Scores by Category
Buds Pro 3 wins 2 of 6 categories · AirPods 5 wins 1
| Category | Buds Pro 3AirPods 5 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Tie | |
| Battery | +20 | |
| Connectivity | +16 | |
| Build | +18 | |
| Audio | Tie | |
| Calls | Tie |
Physical Comparison
Buds Pro 3
50.62g
Weight
AirPods 5
32.3g
Weight
Buds Pro 3
5.29g
Weight
AirPods 5
4.3g
Weight
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
Buds Pro 3
AirPods 5
Detailed Specifications
Audio
| Feature | Buds Pro 3 | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking | Yes | Yes |
Noise Cancelling
| Feature | Buds Pro 3 | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Feature | Buds Pro 3 | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Battery Life per Charge | 6 h | 6 h |
Total Battery Life with Case | 25.5 h | N/A |
Quick Charge | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging Case | Yes | No |
Connectivity
| Feature | Buds Pro 3 | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Bluetooth Version | ||
Multipoint Connection | Yes | N/A |
Calls
| Feature | Buds Pro 3 | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Microphones per Earbud | 3 | 3 |
Build
| Feature | Buds Pro 3 | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
IP Rating | ||
Weight per Earbud | 5.29 g | 4.3 g19% less |
Case Weight | 50.62 g | 32.3 g36% less |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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