Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo
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At a glance
- Brand
- Realme
- Type
- Neckband
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
The realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo is a neckband-style wireless earphone offering a comfortable fit and long battery life for everyday listening.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo is a budget-friendly neckband that prioritizes long playback time and a comfortable, secure fit for daily use. It adds feedforward active noise cancellation and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, making it a practical choice for commuters or casual listeners. A 13.4mm driver and AAC/SBC codec support deliver decent sound for the price, while IP55 water resistance adds durability.
What works
- Long 32-hour battery life
- Active noise cancellation for the price
- Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 for easy switching
- Lightweight and foldable design
- IP55 water resistance for workouts
What doesn't
- No transparency mode
- Only one microphone for calls
- SBC and AAC codecs only, no higher-quality options
- Feedforward ANC is less effective than hybrid systems
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 13.4 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 13.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 13.4 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 13.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Latency | 45 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 32 h |
|---|---|
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 7 h |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | feedforward |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | both |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 35 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP55 |
| Foldable | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|---|
| Call noise reduction | Yes |
| Call NR technology | AI ENC |
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