True Wireless
Realme Buds Air
68Good
$20
Full review dataRealme Buds Air vs SoundPEATS T3 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS T3 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SoundPEATS T3 Pro - Great overall at around $39.
True Wireless
SoundPEATS T3 Pro
78Great
$39
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Realme Buds Air
Sound6.5
Battery6.0
Value8.0
SoundPEATS T3 Pro
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery6.0
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Realme Buds Air | SoundPEATS T3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $20 | $39 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 12mm dynamic driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 119 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | - | 80 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 17 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 17 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | none | feedforward |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair | supported |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 42.3 g | 4.15 g |
| Case weight | 42.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Call noise reduction | ENC | AI-enhanced call noise reduction / ENC |
What reviewers said
Realme Buds Air
The Realme Buds Air are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that offer solid value with a feature-packed design, including touch controls, wireless charging, and an app companion. While the sound quality is respectable for the price and the overall performance is surprisingly capable, the lack of active noise cancellation and modest single-charge endurance are notable compromises.
- Pro:Strong value for the price
- Pro:Convenient wireless charging support
- Pro:Responsive touch controls and app integration
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life per charge is only around 3 hours
- Con:Build materials feel moderate rather than premium
SoundPEATS T3 Pro
The SoundPEATS T3 Pro delivers an impressive mix of features for its modest price, including hybrid active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity. It offers a comfortable fit, clear call quality, and a balanced sound signature, making it a standout budget-friendly option. The earbuds also provide decent battery life and low-latency performance for everyday use.
- Pro:Strong active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
- Pro:Clear call performance in most situations
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Battery life is only average per charge
- Con:Limited codec support without aptX or LDAC
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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