Content
- Specifications
- Appearance and equipment
- Software and Features
- Quality
sound and recording
- Working hours
- findings
Replenishment in the camp of in-ear TWS headphones!Today we will talk about Realme Buds Air 3. The manufacturer packed a whole set of modern chips in a stylish case, and even set a reasonable price for the device. Details further in the text.
Realme Buds Air 3
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Technical characteristics
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Realme Buds Air 3 |
|---|---|
| Type of | In-ear TWS |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Noise suppression | ANC (up to 42 dB), transparency mode |
| Membrane diameter | 10 mm |
| Wireless charger | not |
| Headphone autonomy | up to 7 hours without ANC (30 with case) up to 5.5 hours with ANC (22 with case) |
| Autonomy with a case | up to 30 hours |
| Dust and water protection | IPX5 |
Appearance and equipment
The package includes the headphones themselves,a charging case, a short USB-A to USB-C power cable, a couple of additional ear tips of different sizes, and documentation. From the unusual - the cable is made in a corporate yellow color, which may be funny, but it does not match well with the color of the device.
The global version of Realme Buds Air 3 exists intwo versions: classic white and less trivial blue. We got our hands on the second option and, I must say, it looks great. Matte plastic is pleasant to the touch and completely hides fingerprints.
The case is made in the form of a streamlined pebble, whichallows you to easily place it even in tight pockets. The lid clicks pleasantly, almost devoid of play when closed, but still "walks" a little when open. The outer side of the lid has a translucent insert that adds a couple of style points.
I propose to evaluate the appearance and shape of the headphonesby photo. In my case, the ears fit perfectly and did not fall out even with intense articulation and running. The body of the earbuds (not the case) is IPX4 (Drip Resistant) certified.
Software and Features
To unlock the full potential of the device, you must install the proprietary Realme Link companion application. In it, you can update the firmware, adjust the control and adjust a number of options.
I would like to highlight the following from the important points:
- Multipoint - headphones can be connected to two devices at the same time, which is very convenient.
- Possibility of fine-tuning control -many patterns allow you to close almost all possible scenarios. The only thing missing is volume control. Management occurs due to touches on the outside of the headphones.
- Squelch adjustment - allows you to selectonly the noise reduction intensity, but also the transparency mode. A desperately useful thing for quick dialogues at the checkout, etc. The noise reduction itself is able to cut off a significant part of background noise, which greatly increases listening comfort.
- Sound effects seemed dubious entertainment to me. With Bass Bost+ everything sounds like it’s coming from underwater, and “Crisp”dries outsound. It's better to stay balanced.
Detailed functionality is presented in the screenshots.
Realme Link
Realme Link: management
Sound and recording quality
Voice recording quality in relatively quietthe situation is quite acceptable, but with an abundance of extraneous sounds, the noise canceler, although it tries to isolate the voice, does not always cope. However, this is true for most analogues. In any case, if this parameter is important to you, I recommend that you personally evaluate the examples at the link below. There is a recording of both a telephone conversation and a Voice Recorder.
Voice recording examples
The manufacturer promises an audio delay of 88 ms, butthis is true, apparently, only when paired with related smartphones. We also had a chance to test the headphones paired with POCO F4 GT (video review). The delay when watching videos on YouTube is traditionally imperceptible, but in games it is very much so. After activating the game mode in Realme Link, there is a lag of about a second.
Realme Buds Air 3 support the mostcommon SBC and AAC audio codecs, and 10 mm drivers are responsible for the sound quality. We listened to them in the most likely setup: smartphone + AAC + Yandex.Music (HQ).
Headphones sound "better than average", detailmoderate, the sound begins to fall apart only at 80-90% of the volume (and even that is not critical). However, for my taste, the default sound is flat, the music lacks bright accents. Fortunately, you can smooth this moment with the help of an equalizer.
Opening hours
Realme Link app is not too accuratedetermines the current charge of both the headphones and the case (the minimum step is 10%), so we cannot give exact timings of charge and discharge. The manufacturer promises 5.5 hours of noise-canceling headphones and 7 hours without it.
Our measurement showed 7.5 and 8 (for the right and leftheadphones) operating hours at 70% volume and moderate ANC. One full charge of both headphones spent ~ 20% of the case charge, which means you can wait about four full cycles. Unfortunately, due to the mentioned inaccuracy in the display, it was not possible to evaluate the charge leakage in idle time.
Conclusions
Realme Buds Air 3 at the time of this writingtext can be ordered for ~ 3500 rubles. For them, the headphones offer a stylish and practical appearance, confident autonomy, active noise reduction, an abundance of control patterns and multipoint. Of the nuances, there is a lack of volume control, a moderate voice quality. In our opinion, the model turned out to be successful, but whether it is worth voting for it with a ruble is up to you.
Realme Buds Air 3
on AliExpress
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