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Creative Zen Air Pro vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3R

What Zen Air Pro does better (1) and where Nord Buds 3R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Air Pro
Creative · 2024Zen Air Pro
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
8.5Noise control & calls5.5
5.8Battery9.4

Why is Zen Air Pro better than Nord Buds 3R?

  1. Microphones6 vs 23×

Why is Nord Buds 3R better than Zen Air Pro?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 12 h+33%
  2. Total with charging case33 h vs 54 h+64%
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 12.4 mm+24%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones62
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h12 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case33 h54 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Weight52 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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