True Wireless
Realme Buds Air 7
78Great
$59
Full review dataRealme Buds Air 7 vs SoundPEATS Engine 4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Realme Buds Air 7 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Realme Buds Air 7 - Great overall at around $59.
True Wireless
SoundPEATS Engine 4
68Good
$30
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Realme Buds Air 7
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
SoundPEATS Engine 4
Sound7.0
Battery6.0
Calls5.4
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Realme Buds Air 7 | SoundPEATS Engine 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $59 | $30 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12.4 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 45 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 12.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 43 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 10 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | adaptive | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | voice assistant support |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 50 g | 6.5 g |
| Case weight | 40 g | 43 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 4 |
| Call noise reduction | 6-mic AI call noise reduction | ENC |
What reviewers said
Realme Buds Air 7
The Realme Buds Air 7 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that combine hybrid active noise cancellation with a punchy 12.4mm dynamic driver. They offer strong battery longevity, multipoint pairing, and a clear, natural sound profile with a bass-forward tilt, making them a versatile pick for everyday use under $50. With IP55 durability and LDAC support, they pack impressive features for the price.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with the charging case
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Con:Bass may feel overpowering for some listeners
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Touch controls can be overly sensitive
SoundPEATS Engine 4
The SoundPEATS Engine 4 offers impressive audio quality for its budget-friendly price, featuring a clear and detailed sound signature with support for LDAC. While it lacks active noise cancellation, it compensates with long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a customizable EQ via its companion app. However, its call performance and fit may not be ideal for all users.
- Pro:Balanced, clear sound with good detail
- Pro:Excellent battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Call quality is below average
- Con:Fit may be less comfortable for some ears
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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