True Wireless
1MORE Evo
82Great
$73
Full review data1MORE Evo vs Realme Buds Air 5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the 1MORE Evo comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: 1MORE Evo - Great overall at around $73.
True Wireless
Realme Buds Air 5
68Good
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
1MORE Evo
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery6.5
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Realme Buds Air 5
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery6.0
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | 1MORE Evo | Realme Buds Air 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $73 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5.5 h | 4.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 28 h | 38 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | 130 min |
| Quick charge | 15 min = 4 h | 10 min = 7 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | supported | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Case weight | 46.9 g | 36.7 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | ANC + ENC |
What reviewers said
1MORE Evo
The 1MORE Evo true wireless earbuds deliver a well-rounded, balanced sound that stands out among competitors, with solid adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. They pack in LDAC support, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity, though call quality can be inconsistent at times. Overall, they offer a strong feature set and impressive audio for the price, especially if found below the original asking price.
- Pro:Balanced, detailed sound that doesn't overemphasize bass
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation and transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution wireless audio
- Con:Call quality can be inconsistent
- Con:No aptX codec support
- Con:Battery life is average at around 5 hours per charge
Realme Buds Air 5
The Realme Buds Air 5 are affordable true wireless earbuds that pack adaptive noise cancellation, a 12.4mm dynamic driver, and Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support. They offer a solid 7-hour playtime on a single charge, extending to 38 hours with the case, plus IPX5 sweat resistance and a six-mic setup for clearer calls. With touch controls, a custom EQ, and app support, they aim to deliver a feature-rich budget experience, though they lack wireless charging and rely on AAC codecs only.
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Long total battery life with the charging case
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:Battery drops to 4.5 hours with ANC on
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