OnePlus Nord Buds E511A
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
OnePlus Nord Buds E511A
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, especially given the affordable price. Users highlight excellent battery life and fast charging, though some note the touch controls can be inconsistent and battery life could be better for heavy use. Overall, they are seen as a great value for budget-conscious buyers.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Inconsistent touch controls
- Battery life could be better for heavy use
- Case battery life could be longer
- Bass can be overbearing without EQ adjustment
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| OnePlus Nord Buds E511A | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 12.399999618530273 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Noise Canceling Earbuds, Deep Bass, Immersive Sound, Up to 44 Hour Playtime with Charging case, Starry Black | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10mins for 11hrs | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 44 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair, OnePlus Fast Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | OnePlus Fast Pair | PeatsAudio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord Buds E511A
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
OnePlus Nord Buds E511A offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 29 specs.
