India, Sept. 29 -- The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r enter India's crowded budget TWS segment with a clear mission: deliver the essentials without breaking the bank. Priced at just Rs 1,799, these earbuds offer a revamped design, ultra-low latency for gamers, a week-long battery life, and surprisingly customisable controls-but skip premium features like ANC and wear detection. After using them across workouts, movies, music, and calls, here's a detailed look at whether they're worth your cash.

The first thing you notice is the design shift. OnePlus ditches the older horizontal layout for a vertical-opening case, much like Apple's AirPods. Flat edges, slanted corners, and a matte texture give it a boxier, modern feel. It's easy to grip, slips into...