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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro vs Soundcore P40i

What Nord Buds 3 Pro does better (2) and where P40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
OnePlus · 2024Nord Buds 3 Pro
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
7.2Noise control & calls6.1
7.7Battery9.2

Why is Nord Buds 3 Pro better than P40i?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  2. Driver size12.4 mm vs 11 mm+13%

Why is P40i better than Nord Buds 3 Pro?

  1. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 8 h+60%
  2. Total with charging case44 h vs 60 h+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12.4 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC5 h8 h
Total with charging case44 h60 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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