OnePlus Watch 3
Smartwatches

Watch 3

OnePlus

Released Feb 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Apr 17, 2026

OnePlus Watch 3 Smartwatch in the Smartwatches category. The OnePlus Watch 3 scores 83/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Markellisreviews, Android Central, XDA, and CNET.

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83

based on 11 expert reviews

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Critics are split: our scores run from 65 (Android Authority) to 90 (Markellisreviews) — a 25-point spread. Markellisreviews tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 11 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Exemplary battery life(5)
  • Excellent battery life (3-5 days)(4)
  • Smooth wear os performance(4)
  • Fast charging(3)
  • Comfortable 43mm size for smaller wrists(3)

Cons

  • Too big and heavy at 47mm and 81g(3)
  • It's a big watch(3)
  • It's not cheap(2)
  • No ios compatibility(2)
  • Only 2 os updates (up to wear os 7)(2)

11 Publication Reviews

90
Independent publication02/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 is an early contender for best smartwatch of the year due to its super premium look and excellent value for money.

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90
Major publication03/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 is one of the best Wear OS watches you can buy today, with 4-6 day battery life that outpaces every other Wear OS 5 smartwatch without sacrificing features you love or a bright dis...

Score estimated from the review text

90
Major publication07/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 is my favorite smartwatch on the market right now, with a gorgeous design, multiple days of battery life, and a solid health platform.

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88
Major publication06/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 delivers exceptional battery life and solid health features in a premium design, though limited software support and missing features hold it back.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication06/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 is a notable product in just every aspect, with exemplary battery life, beautiful design, and premium build quality.

Score estimated from the review text

87
Independent publication07/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm delivers the same outstanding battery life and robust health tracking of its larger sibling, now in a perfectly sized, more nimble form factor.

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87
Independent publication02/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 is a high-spec Google Wear OS smartwatch that offers excellent value with its powerful hardware, long battery life, and attractive design at a competitive $329 price point.

Score estimated from the review text

85
Independent publication03/2025

AI summary of this review

With a battery that lasts days and a functional crown for navigating Wear OS, this beautiful watch is one of the best of the bunch.

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72
Independent publication02/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 is a solid upgrade, offering outstanding battery life and smooth software, but fails to address key shortcomings of its predecessor.

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72
Independent publication07/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) is a solid smartwatch with good performance but has significant downgrades from the original that make it hard to recommend at $299.

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65
Established publication04/2025

AI summary of this review

The OnePlus Watch 3 has excellent battery life and performance but its unwieldy size and poor lug design make it impractical for everyday use.

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