Realme Buds Air 3 are new wireless earbuds that bring Realme’s most powerful noise cancellation yet, a slight redesign with shorter stems and wireless charging. They cost ₹3,999 in Indian markets.
Oppo Enco Air 2 may look like Apple AirPods, but the earbuds are highly affordable and retailing at ₹2,499.
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Design
Realme Buds Air 3 has shorter stems which help make the Buds Air 3 lighter and has interchangeable silicone tips. The buds feature an all-plastic design with glossy bits on the in-ear part and a matte finish on the stems and case. The case has magnets and the lid is made solid and closes with a secure snap – no cracks or squeaking here. These earbuds bring IPX5 water resistance.
The Oppo Enco Air 2 has a hard case design, meaning there are no silicone ear tips for a snug fit. The earbuds are extremely light and rest nicely in your ears without causing discomfort. Its charging case is lightweight and fits nicely in your pocket. The case also includes a LED light to indicate charging levels. Oppo Enco Air 2 comes with an IPX4 rating for water resistance. The earbuds have large 13.4mm, audio drivers.
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Sound quality
Buds Air 3 deliver loud and punchy audio via their 10mm dynamic drivers with a good level of bass. Realme Buds Air 3 comes with three sound profiles including Balanced, Bass Boost+, and Bright options, and the latter one is selected by default.
Oppo Enco Air 2 comes with large 13.4mm audio drivers and the sound output is loud. The earbuds support standard AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs, and we get roughly a 10-meter connectivity range. Oppo Enco Air 2 delivers surprisingly clean audio with good amounts of bass.
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Battery life
Realme Buds Air 3 and their case have a claimed 30-hour combined battery life with ANC off and around 22 hours with ANC turned on. Realme estimates 5.5 hours on the buds with noise cancellation enabled. Each bud packs a 43 mAh battery inside while the case holds a 460 mAh charge.
Oppo Enco Air 2 delivers 24 hours of music playback with the charging case. The earbuds with the case offered roughly 17 hours of battery, and the earbuds take roughly 2 hours to fully charge.
