OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Poly Voyager Free 60+ Comparison

Compare OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Poly Voyager Free 60+ side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Launch price $179.99

At a Glance

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

On Android and want premium earbud features without flagship pricing? The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are noise-cancelling earbuds with an 11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter per bud, adaptive ANC up to 50 dB, LHDC 5.0 hi-res audio and up to 43 hours of battery with the case.

Best For
Android users who want hi-res audio
Launch Price
$179.99
Dust/Water Rating
IP55
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0
Noise Cancelling
Adaptive ANC, up to 50 dB
ANC Reduction
50 dB
Mics per Bud
3
Battery (Buds)
6 h
Battery (With Case)
25.5 (ANC on), 43 (ANC off)
Multipoint
Yes (dual connection)
Poly Voyager Free 60+

Moving between airport lounges and laptop calls? The Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC are business earbuds with hybrid adaptive ANC, three microphones per bud, a BT700 USB adapter and a touchscreen charging case that controls calls and streams audio from a 3.5 mm source.

Best For
Travellers who take PC and phone calls
Launch Price
—
Dust/Water Rating
IP54
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
Noise Cancelling
Hybrid adaptive ANC
ANC Reduction
—
Mics per Bud
—
Battery (Buds)
8 h
Battery (With Case)
24 h
Multipoint
Yes

Review Scores Compared

How we score

Expert Score

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 38.8/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10 Leads

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 39.3/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

ANC & Transparency

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 39.6/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10

Battery & Case Charging

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 37.6/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10 Leads

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 38.9/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 37.1/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10 Leads

Sound & Audio Quality

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 39.5/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 39.3/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Three microphones per bud handle calls, with AI noise reduction to separate your voice from background noise. For laptop meetings they work as standard Bluetooth headsets. A business earbud with a dongle remains better for daily Teams use. Colleagues on Teams or Zoom will hear you clearly from a quiet room, but in a busy cafe the voice processing can clip the ends of words.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has three microphones that steer toward your mouth, with WindSmart processing for outdoor calls. Poly also lets you set sidetone to low, medium or high, so you can hear your own voice naturally. For call-heavy days, a boom headset such as the Poly Voyager Focus 2 places a mic closer to the mouth.

ANC & Transparency

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 39.6/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

OnePlus rates adaptive ANC at up to 50 dB, with a transparency mode for hearing your surroundings. Cancellation is strong on public transport and in offices, competing with more expensive flagships against low-frequency noise. Voices and sudden sounds get through a little more than with Bose. Adaptive mode adjusts strength to your environment, which helps battery life in quieter spaces.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Hybrid adaptive ANC uses inner and outer microphones and adjusts for how well the buds fit. A transparency mode lets surrounding sound through when you need it. On a plane or bus the cancellation is respectable for business buds, cutting steady engine noise well. It is weaker against voices and sudden sounds, where Apple and Bose are ahead.

Battery & Case Charging

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 37.6/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10Leader

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

OnePlus quotes up to 43 hours total with the case using AAC and ANC off, or 25.5 hours with ANC on. That covers several days of commuting before charging the case. LHDC with ANC drops total time to about 21.5 hours. The case supports USB-C and wireless charging, and fast charging gives hours of playback from a short top-up.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Poly lists up to 5.5 hours of talk time per charge, or 16.5 hours with the case. With ANC on, music runs up to 8 hours, or 24 hours in total. A 15-minute charge gives about 1 hour 12 minutes of talk time, and standby lasts up to 30 days including the case.

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 38.9/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

The stem design is larger than some rivals, but the buds sit securely. OnePlus includes several tip sizes, and the buds are water resistant for sweat and rain. The stems are easy to grip for removing and adjusting, and touch controls on the stem respond reliably. Smaller ears may find the stems press against the tragus after a couple of hours, so try each tip size before deciding.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud weighs 5.8 g and measures about 16 x 26 x 38 mm, with a short stem. Poly includes S, M and L ear tips and a pressure-relief design. IP54 covers splashes and dust. That is enough for rain on the commute but less than the IP57 that Jabra and Apple offer.

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 37.1/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10Leader

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Bluetooth 5.4 supports dual connection to two devices at once and Google Fast Pair on Android. Dual connection keeps the buds linked to a phone and laptop, so calls switch automatically. The HeyMelody app adds EQ and settings on non-OnePlus phones. On OnePlus phones, controls are built into the system settings, which makes setup faster than on other devices.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

The buds use Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint to two devices and remember up to eight. The BT700 adapter extends range to about 30 m and supports Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows. The touchscreen case shows battery, mute state and volume, and lets you switch between the two active devices. Plug the included cable into a seatback socket, and the case streams that audio to the buds at up to about 3 m.

Sound & Audio Quality

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 39.5/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Each bud combines an 11 mm woofer and a 6 mm tweeter. LHDC 5.0 supports up to 24-bit / 192 kHz at 1 Mbps on compatible phones, with AAC and SBC for others. The two-way design gives deep, controlled bass and clear treble, with Dynaudio tuning that avoids harshness. Detail is strong for the price, and the EQ in the app lets you fine-tune the balance.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has a 10 mm speaker, larger than most business earbuds use. Poly applies a dynamic EQ that switches between wideband voice, up to 7 kHz on PC calls, and a full 20 Hz to 20 kHz media mode. In media mode they have more bass punch than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and music sounds fuller.

Why OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Beats Poly Voyager Free 60+ (and Vice Versa)

Why OnePlus Buds Pro 3 beats Poly Voyager Free 60+

  • Better sound & audio quality: 9.5 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Better fit, stability & portability: 8.9 vs 8.1 out of 10
  • Better voice & call noise isolation: 9.3 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Bud Weight: 5.29 g vs 5.8 g
  • Case Weight: 50.62 g vs 80 g
  • Water Resistance: IP55 vs IP54 splash and dust resistant

Why Poly Voyager Free 60+ beats OnePlus Buds Pro 3

  • Better connectivity & uc integration: 9.9 vs 7.1 out of 10
  • Better battery & case charging: 8.9 vs 7.6 out of 10
  • Battery (Buds): 8 h vs 6 h
  • Case Battery: 580 mAh vs 566 mAh
  • Bud Battery: 70 mAh vs 58 mAh
  • Call Time: 5.5 h vs 4 h

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

OnePlus Buds Pro 3Poly Voyager Free 60+
Best ForAndroid users who want hi-res audioTravellers who take PC and phone calls
Fit TypeTrue wireless in-ear (stem)True wireless in-ear
Release Year2024 Better2022
Launch Price$179.99—
Case Weight50.62 g Better80 g
Water ResistanceIP55 BetterIP54 splash and dust resistant
ColorsMidnight Opus, Lunar Radiance, Sapphire BlueCarbon Black, White Sand
Bud Style—Short stem
Sensitivity97 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz—
Lossless AudioHi-res up to 24-bit / 192 kHz (LHDC 5.0)—
Hearing Health Features—SoundGuard Digital (G616)
Microphone SetupThree per budThree microphones per earbud
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time1.17 h Better2 h
Case Battery566 mAh580 mAh Better
Bud Battery58 mAh70 mAh Better
Wireless Range10 m30 m Better
LE Audio / Auracast—LC3 with the included BT700 adapter (mono and stereo telephony)
Google Fast PairYes—
Microsoft Swift Pair—Yes
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth ProfilesSPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, SPP
Single-Bud Use—Yes
ControlsTouch on stemButton plus touch gestures; touchscreen case
Companion AppHeyMelody (non-OnePlus phones)Poly Lens
Wear Detection—Yes
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google
Custom ControlsYesYes (gesture control on the buds; touch display on the case)
In the BoxEarbuds, charging case, USB-C cable, ear tips (XS/S/M/L, M pre-installed)Earbuds, touchscreen charge case, BT700 adapter, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, S/M/L ear tips
Warranty—2-year limited
Model NumberBuds Pro 3Voyager Free 60+ UC
OS CompatibilityAndroid, iOSWindows 10/11, macOS, iOS, Android
Works With—Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other UC apps

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

OnePlus Buds Pro 39.3/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10
Mics per Bud3—
Microphones66
Bone-Conduction SensorYes—
Wind Noise Reduction—Yes (WindSmart)
Call Noise ReductionAI noise reduction BetterNoise-blocking algorithms

ANC & Transparency

OnePlus Buds Pro 39.6/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10
Noise CancellingAdaptive ANC, up to 50 dBHybrid adaptive ANC
Adaptive ANCYesYes
ANC Reduction50 dB—
Transparency ModeYesYes
Active Noise CancellingYesYes

Battery & Case Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 37.6/10Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10 Better
Call Time4 h5.5 h Better
Battery (Buds)6 h8 h Better
Battery (With Case)25.5 (ANC on), 43 (ANC off) Better24 h
Wireless ChargingYesYes (Qi)
Fast Charging—Yes (15 min = 1 h 12 min talk)
Battery (Buds, ANC Off)10 h—

Fit, Stability & Portability

OnePlus Buds Pro 38.9/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10
Bud Weight5.29 g Better5.8 g
Ear Tip SizesXS, S, M, L (M pre-installed)S, M, L
Dust/Water RatingIP55IP54
Ear Hooks / Wings—No
Case Dimensions64.70 x 52.45 x 25.75 mm54.5 x 72 x 33.1 mm

Connectivity & UC Integration

OnePlus Buds Pro 37.1/10Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10 Better
USB DongleNoPoly BT700 (USB-C, USB-A adapter) Better
MultipointYes (dual connection)Yes
Bluetooth Version5.4 Better5.3

Sound & Audio Quality

OnePlus Buds Pro 39.5/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 BetterSBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
Driver Size11 + 6 Better10 mm
Driver TypeDual dynamic (woofer and tweeter) BetterDynamic
Custom EQYes—
Frequency Response10 Hz - 40 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz (media); up to 7 kHz (PC voice)

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.4/5) between OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and Poly Voyager Free 60+, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose OnePlus Buds Pro 3 for android users who want hi-res audio.
  • Choose Poly Voyager Free 60+ for travellers who take PC and phone calls.

Pros and Cons

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

PROS

  • Dual drivers tuned with Dynaudio
  • Strong 50 dB adaptive ANC
  • LHDC 5.0 hi-res support
  • Long total battery life

CONS

  • Best codecs need OnePlus or compatible phones
  • Stem design is large
  • Call quality is average outdoors

Poly Voyager Free 60+

PROS

  • Touchscreen charging case
  • Three mics per bud with WindSmart
  • Adaptive ANC
  • BT700 USB adapter and Qi charging

CONS

  • Per-charge talk time is still earbud-class
  • Larger case than minimalist buds
  • Premium price versus simpler UC buds

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Quick Verdict

  • OnePlus Buds Pro 3 8.8Leads in Voice & Call Noise Isolation, ANC & Transparency, Fit, Stability & Portability
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+ 8.9Best overallLeads in Battery & Case Charging, Connectivity & UC Integration