Buying guide: 5 wireless earbuds that are value for money
₹5,499, the Buds 3 see major improvements in audio quality and tuning, great active-noise cancellation (ANC) and a much better microphone than before. To boot, the earbuds are much more comfortable and have long battery life, alongside fast charging capabilities. The design of the OnePlus Buds 3 doesn’t steer away from the company’s previous offerings.
The Buds 3 are almost identical to the more expensive Buds Pro 2. The Buds 3’s case has a rectangular shape with a matte finish. It’s thin and rounded and can easily be carried inside your pocket.
The wide slit helps, and thicker dimensions make it easier to open the case. The stem-shaped earbuds are lightweight and comfortable to wear for hours on end. The Buds 3 have other features that make it a compelling buy at this price.
There’s ANC, a transparency mode, multipoint connectivity (one of the most sought-after features) and fast pairing. The one difference is that the Buds 3 don’t feature pressure-sensitive stalks. This means you’ll have to tap on the outside for play/pause and skip controls.
The Buds 3 come with an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. You can buy the earbuds in Splendid Blue and Metallic Gray colour options. At Xiaomi’s recent Smarter Living & More event, the company unveiled four products including the Redmi Buds 5A for an introductory price of just ₹1,499 (retail price is ₹2,999).
The Buds 5A feature 12mm drivers and offer support for Bluetooth 5.4. Each earbud weighs 3.6g. Along with its pebble-shaped case, one can expect up to 28 hours of playback.
The Buds 5A come with Ambient Noise Cancellation (up to 25dB). The Redmi buds also have IPX4 rating for water resistance, while the case has a higher IP54 rating. The colour options are Bass Black
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