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OnePlus Nord Buds 3R vs Soundcore P30i

What Nord Buds 3R does better (4) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Soundcore P30i
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $30
5.4Noise control & calls8.5
9.4Battery8.6

Why is Nord Buds 3R better than P30i?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Total with charging case54 h vs 45 h+20%
  4. Driver size12.4 mm vs 10 mm+24%

Why is P30i better than Nord Buds 3R?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i≈ $308.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12.4 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)—42 dB
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Total with charging case54 h45 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, White, Sky Blue, Green, Pink
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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