Are you looking for budget earbuds priced under Rs. 2,000? Here we have curated the five best options currently available in India. If you're in the market for affordable TWS earphones on a budget, the list of options you can consider includes Realme Buds T200, OnePlus Nord Buds 3, Redmi Buds 5A, Noise Buds F1 and Honor Choice Earbuds X5.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones Review

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Comfortable fit for long use
IP55 rating
Seamless dual connectivity
Good battery life

Bad
Muddied sound, lack of details
Unsatisfactory ANC

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 were launched in India on September 17, almost two months after the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro launch. The newly launched true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones come with 12.4mm titanium dynamic drivers, up to 32dB active noise cancellation (ANC) support and are said to offer a total battery life of up to 43 hours. The vanilla option appears to be similar to the Pro variant in terms of design. They share a few specifications, but the cheaper Nord Buds 3 comes without a few of the perks that the Nord Buds 3 Pro offers. Do these differences affect the overall performance of the base version? Is there a discernable difference in the user experience these two earphones provide? We will find out in this review.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones Summary

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 come with a traditional in-ear design, similar to the Pro variant. They offer a comfortable fit even when worn for longer periods of time on a stretch. The touch controls are placed towards the narrower stem top, while the thicker bottom helps grip the earphones better during adjustments.

These TWS earphones offer up to 32dB of active noise cancellation (ANC) which have three modes — on, off, and transparency. The earphones carry dual mic units and support dual device connectivity.

Like the Pro option, the Nord Buds 3 offer a bass-heavy sound experience. The focus on bass takes away from the details of a track. With the six-band customisable equalisation settings, the higher frequency sounds can be less muddied.

The pebble-shaped charging case has a USB type-C port and a pairing button at the bottom. These earphones are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 43 hours on a single charge without ANC. With the ANC feature on, the total playback time of these earphones is said to fall to up to 28 hours.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones Price in India

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones price in India starts from ₹ 1,799. The lowest price of OnePlus Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones is ₹ 1,799 at Amazon on 20th December 2025.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones Full Specifications

General

Brand	OnePlus
Model	Nord Buds 3 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones
Price in India	₹1,799
Release date	17th September 2024
Colour	Black
Type	Earphones
Headphone Type	In-Ear
Connectivity	True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Product details

Microphone	Yes
Driver Type	Dynamic
Driver Size (mm)	12.4
Water Resistant	IP55
Weight (g)	4.20
Weight With Case (g)	46.2

Sound features

Noise Reduction (dB)	32
Active Noice Cancellation	Yes
Frequency Response Range	20Hz-20,000Hz

Connectivity features

Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Bluetooth Codec Support	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth range (Metres)	10

Battery features

Charging Port	USB Type-C
Battery Life (Hrs) Earpieces Only	12
Battery Life (Hrs) With Case Total	43
Battery Capacity (mAh) Earpieces	58
Battery Capacity (mAh) Case	440