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OnePlus Nord Buds 3R vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

What Nord Buds 3R does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 5 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
5.4Noise control & calls5.0
9.4Battery7.5

Why is Nord Buds 3R better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case54 h vs 40 h+35%
  3. Driver size12.4 mm vs 11 mm+13%

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than Nord Buds 3R?

Redmi Buds 5 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12.4 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones22
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case54 h40 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.1 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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