List of the best TWS earbuds under 3000
1. realme Buds Air 3S
2. OnePlus Nord Buds
3. Oppo Enco Air 2
1. realme Buds Air 3s
Specifications | realme Buds Air 3s |
Driver Size | 11mm Triple Titanized Driver |
Bluetooth | V5.3 |
Water Resistance | IPX5 |
Battery Size | 43mAh/earbuds and 460mAh in case |
Weight | 4g/earbud, 49g for case |
realme Buds Air 3s are feature-packed earbuds under 3000 in India. It has all the necessary and over-the-top features that are not expected in this price range.
It comes in a transparent glossy lid with a matte finish on the charging case. The case is not very compact but will fit in the pockets. Soft shark fins on earbuds for better fit and a glossy finish on the touch area add a premium feel.
The bass is boomy and punchy, the richness is good in the bass, and it doesn’t overpower other music elements like mids and trebles. Vocals are also great on these TWS, for listening to music and watching movies. You can switch between four music modes using realme Link app. It also has a built-in equalizer to increase the richness of music.
Bluetooth version 5.3, which is the latest provides super-fast and stable connection, Fast connect/disconnect on open/close of the case, and IPX5 water resistance for gym enthusiasts.
Dual device pairing to switch from laptop to mobile during a phone call, a dedicated game mode that reduces latency up to 69ms for a better gaming experience, and customizable touch controls. All these can be activated and can be controlled from the Link app.
4 mic design with AI Environmental Noise cancellation delivers noise-free audio while calling. Dolby Atmos for a better sound experience works with only supported smartphones.
Total battery life up to 30 hours, buds get fully charged in around an hour, and buds + charging case charges in around 2 hours. Buds will provide a battery life of up to 7 hours and come with fast charging, 10 mins of charge will provide 5 hours of music playback.
Pros
- AI ENC for calling
- Battery life and charging
- Dolby Atmos Sound support
Cons
- Dual Pairing should be added- great to have feature
2. OnePlus Nord Buds
Specifications | OnePlus Nord Buds |
Driver Size | 12.4mm Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth | V5.2 |
Water Resistance | IP55 |
Battery Size | up to 30 hours |
Weight | 3.5g/earbud, 43g for case |
OnePlus Nord Buds come in a premium boxy design case that doesn’t have smooth edges and might be uncomfortable to carry around in the pocket. The matte finish and plastic quality make it the sturdiest TWS under 3000.
Dual Device pairing which can seamlessly switch between your laptop and smartphone. Bluetooth Version 5.0 and IP55 water resistance. The gaming experience is not great on these earbuds and the company has also not claimed anything.
Dolby Atmos is only supported on the OnePlus smartphones also you should have OnePlus 7 or later models.
If you have a OnePlus 6 or later then you won’t need to download the app but if you don’t have then you should download the HeyMelody app using which you can customize the controls of the earbuds and choose between various modes for a great sound experience.
The sound experience is great on these TWS, the bass feels punchy and thumpy compared to other earbuds on this list. A wide sound stage experience is provided, and vocal quality is great which makes them a great choice for web series binge-watching.
Up to 30 hours of battery life is claimed by OnePlus, it also comes with fast charging which charges the earbuds for 5 hours in 10 mins. The charging case gets fully charged in around 1.5 hours.
Pros
- AI ENC for calling
- Sturdy Design
- 10mins charge 5 hours playback
- Dolby Atmos Sound support
Cons
- It is an exclusive earbud for those who have a OnePlus smartphone
3. Oppo Enco Air 2
Specifications | Oppo Enco Air 2 |
Driver Size | 13.4mm Triple Titanized Driver |
Bluetooth | V5.2 |
Water Resistance | IPX4 |
Battery Size | 27mAh/earbuds and 440mAh in case |
Weight | 3g/earbud, 39.9g for case |
Oppo Enco AIr 2 are half-in-ear Apple Airpods type TWS under 3000. If you like the design of Airpods then you will surely love these too. These are for a very niche audience because of their design as the ear tips are not adjustable.
Earbuds come in a cylindrical charging case with a matte finish, the lid of the earbuds is translucent, and the earbuds come with a glossy finish. Oppo HeyMelody app to check battery status, choose between different music modes and check other features of the earbuds.
With a big driver size of 13.4mm it provides an excellent sound experience, especially the bass is very punchy and boomy but at bass boost mode it distorts and makes the sound muddy. Original mode provides the best audio experience, vocals are clear, mids and trebles are well balanced and instrument separation is also great. It covers a wide spectrum of sound.
Bluetooth V5.2 for fast and stable connectivity, IPX4 rating, a game mode for low latency, and double tap to camera control which is available only for Oppo smartphones running ColorOS 11.3+.
Total 24 hours of battery life and up to 4 hours of battery on a single charge as the battery on earbuds is only 27mAh while on the case it is 440mAh. To fully charge both earbuds and case it takes around 2 hours. There is no fast charging option available on these TWS.
Pros
- Big Driver size with great audio quality
- Half-in-ear design
Cons
- Dual Pairing should be added- great to have feature