True Wireless
Realme Buds T100
72Good
$18
Full review dataRealme Buds T100 vs XG-12 TWS: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Realme Buds T100 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Realme Buds T100 - Good overall at around $18.
True Wireless
XG-12 TWS
24Weak
$12
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Realme Buds T100
Sound7.0
Battery8.0
Value8.0
XG-12 TWS
Sound2.0
Battery2.0
Calls2.4
Value2.0
Specifications
| Spec | Realme Buds T100 | XG-12 TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $18 | $12 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 24 / 100 · Weak |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm dynamic bass driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW | 98 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | 88 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 3.2 h |
| Battery incl. case | 28 h | 12.8 h |
| Full charge time | - | 60 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | none | - |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4 g | 105 g |
| Case weight | 34 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | - |
| Call noise reduction | AI ENC / CVC 8.0 | - |
What reviewers said
Realme Buds T100
The Realme Buds T100 are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver punchy bass and clear audio for the price, along with a comfortable fit and solid battery life. They offer practical touches like IPX5 water resistance and USB-C charging, making them a dependable everyday budget choice despite lacking advanced features like noise cancellation or multipoint connectivity. Their compact design and low latency also make them a decent option for casual listening and media consumption.
- Pro:Strong bass response for the price
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Compact and comfortable fit
- Con:Soundstage feels narrow
- Con:Ear tips can be stiff
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
XG-12 TWS
The XG-12 TWS earbuds are an ultra-budget option that delivers only passable sound quality for the price, but they are held back by a cheap-feeling case, unstable wireless connectivity, and audio that can come across as both muddy and tinny. While they work for basic listening, most users would be better served by spending a bit more for a more reliable and better-built pair.
- Pro:Very low price point
- Pro:Lightweight and compact design
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:Unstable Bluetooth connection
- Con:Flaky build quality on the case
- Con:Muddy and tinny sound profile
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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