Realme Buds Air 5 review: specs and price
Realme Buds Air 5
Why is Realme Buds Air 5 better than the average?
- Driver unit size?
12.4 mmvs9.89 mm - Number of microphones?
6vs2.87 - Audio latency?
45 msvs59 ms - Bluetooth version?
5.3vs5.02 - Battery life of charging case?
31 hoursvs24.2 hours - Charge time?
1 hoursvs1.58 hours - Weight?
8.8 gvs14.87 g
Price comparison
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.7/10
3 votes
Sound quality
10.0/10
3 votes
Design
7.3/10
3 votes
Comfort
8.0/10
3 votes
Battery life
9.7/10
3 votes
Design
Fit
In-ear
The fit of the earbuds.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
weight
8.8 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has no wires or cables
✔Realme Buds Air 5
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
wingtips included
✖Realme Buds Air 5
These earbuds come with wingtips that can be attached for a more secure fit. Wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
sweat resistance
✔Realme Buds Air 5
Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.
is dustproof and water-resistant
✖Realme Buds Air 5
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
has RGB lighting
✖Realme Buds Air 5
RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components.
has stereo speakers
✔Realme Buds Air 5
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Sound quality
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
✔Realme Buds Air 5
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
has passive noise reduction
✔Realme Buds Air 5
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
driver unit size
12.4 mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
lowest frequency
20 Hz
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency
20000 Hz
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
has Dolby Atmos
✔Realme Buds Air 5
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
impedance
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Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level
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Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
✖Realme Buds Air 5
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
Power
Battery life
7 hours
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
Battery life of charging case
31 hours
The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Battery life (ANC)
4.5 hours
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
charge time
1 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
✖Realme Buds Air 5
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Has a solar power battery
✖Realme Buds Air 5
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a battery level indicator
✔Realme Buds Air 5
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Realme Buds Air 5
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Connectivity
Has USB Type-C
✔Realme Buds Air 5
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has LDAC
✖Realme Buds Air 5
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
✖Realme Buds Air 5
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Low Latency
✖Realme Buds Air 5
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD
✖Realme Buds Air 5
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX
✖Realme Buds Air 5
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has aptX Lossless
✖Realme Buds Air 5
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
audio latency
45 ms
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your headphones/earbuds. Lower latency reduces audio lag, and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Features
has ambient sound mode
✔Realme Buds Air 5
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
✔Realme Buds Air 5
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
has find earbuds feature
✔Realme Buds Air 5
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
Supports fast charging
✔Realme Buds Air 5
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
multipoint count
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Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
has a mute function
✔Realme Buds Air 5
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
can be used as a headset
✔Realme Buds Air 5
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
control panel placed on a device
✔Realme Buds Air 5
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
warranty period
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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Microphone
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
✔Realme Buds Air 5
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
mic sensitivity
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It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
highest mic frequency
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The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.
lowest mic frequency
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The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.
Price comparison
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Comments
EMANUEL HERNAN
4 months ago
9 / 10
The noise cancellation is definitely better
EMANUEL HERNAN
4 months ago
9 / 10
The sound and its quality are better than their predecessors, and they also have more defined bass, but the best thing is that their ambient mode is truly clearer. With the Realme Air 3, the ambient mode was hardly noticeable, but with these, there is no doubt that you can feel it
Pros
Cons
Bruno
4 months ago
7 / 10
Mix of Good and Bad Sensations
Bruno
4 months ago
7 / 10
Good Part: The sound is really beyond expectations. Given its cost, it's impressive indeed, even with the factory tune which is heavily bass-heavy nothing overpowers it. There is an equalizer in the app, but it is quite limited. There is a fitting sensor on the earpiece, which is really cool. The transparency mode with voice clarity is really cool as well. Could be better: The earbuds themselves have an okay design, neither ugly nor beautiful, pretty generic. The commands are acceptable, although I've seen better. The case is large, but as it has great battery life it's okay, the command selection on the earbuds is pre-set, not the worst but it could give more autonomy to the user. Flaws: The ergonomics of the earbuds are awful, the eartips that come with the set are shallow and do not isolate anything. The eartips that work best are twice the size and do not fit in the case, which ruins the whole user experience. I've never had earbuds so difficult to use, then there is another problem that I can't tell if it's really poor quality or just a bad fit. Even though the app informs that the fitting in the ear is good, the noise cancellation is weak, for instance, when I use the 1more colorbuds 2 and moondrop space travel I find them much better, and the space travel advertises fewer decibels on noise cancellation, which in practice I find the opposite.
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Gan
4 months ago
10 / 10
Realme Buds Air 5 review
Gan
4 months ago
10 / 10
Overall very good including sound quality, ANC function and other features.