Realme’s newest flagship wi-fi earbuds supply nearly each high-end function you’d need from a pair of TWS buds in 2024. Buds Air6 Professional pack twin drivers, energetic noise cancelation (ANC) rated at as much as 50dB, and LDAC assist for high-bitrate streaming.
Add in twin system pairing, 360 spatial audio, and an IP55 score and you have the makings of a fantastic pair of earbuds. That is all wrapped in a glossy case which mixed with the buds ought to final you as much as 40 hours of playtime.
However how do the Buds Air6 Professional stack as much as their key rivals, and are they well worth the €89/$100 price ticket?
Design
You will be hard-pressed to seek out any main variations in design between the Buds Air6 Professional and the Buds Air5 Professional. The case and the buds function the identical dimensions and measurement as earlier than however you get two new coloration choices.
Our overview unit includes a liquid metallic coloration that Realme calls Titanium Twilight. It has a mirrorlike end that will get smudged up in a rush, but it surely’s additionally a neat little pocket mirror that you may carry round wherever you go.
The case is compact sufficient to slot in my jean’s coin pocket, and its oval form is appropriate for different small pockets inside your bag, jacket, or different clothes gadgets.
The stems on the Buds Air6 Professional additionally function the shiny titanium look whereas the precise bit that goes into your ears is a glossy darkish gray coloration just like the “Nardo Grey” coloration possibility you’d see on Audi automobiles.
Each the buds and their case really feel gentle which is at all times factor when coping with wi-fi earbuds, particularly should you plan on carrying them for longer durations. Realme says the buds and case come out to 47 grams in complete with every earbud weighing a mere 4.5 grams.
The light-weight profile of the buds can be paired with a fantastic in-ear match. I have been utilizing the Buds Air6 Professional with the default measurement M silicone suggestions, and I didn’t expertise any discomfort or unintended falls, even throughout runs and gymnasium periods. The highest halves of the buds mixed with their curvature make for a really snug slot in my case however you must at all times attempt to take a look at them out beforehand in case you have the possibility.
Every earbud additionally options 3 microphones and contact controls. The buds are additionally IP55-rated in opposition to water splashes and dirt. The retail package deal features a USB-C cable and alternative silicone ear suggestions in sizes small and huge.
Options and companion app
Realme Buds Air6 Professional take a dual-driver method with 11mm dynamic bass drivers and 6mm planar tweeters. The benefit of getting twin drivers is that the 11mm woofers are tasked with the low and mid frequencies whereas the tweeters give attention to increased vary frequencies which ought to lead to extra detailed sound output.
You get assist for the legacy SBC and AAC codecs in addition to the high-bitrate LDAC model on supported streaming platforms like Tidal HiFi, Amazon Music Limitless, and Deezer Premium.
Buds Air6 Professional pair over Bluetooth 5.3 with assist for twin system pairing, Google Quick Pair, and a 55ms low latency mode.
You additionally get energetic noise cancelation (ANC) rated at as much as 50dB and 4,000Hz frequency and a devoted noise-canceling chip. The ANC is balanced with name noise cancellation, which claims to scale back ambient noise throughout calls and ship optimum voice pickup. Realme additionally added its de-wind expertise to assist with calls in windy environments.
The Realme Hyperlink app presents a customized audio algorithm with a tailored sound profile based mostly in your listening to after a brief five-minute listening to take a look at. The app additionally brings controls for the ANC depth with 4 noise cancelation profiles, a six-band EQ to tweak sound output and the choice to save lots of your customized presets. You additionally get a bass booster slider and MindFlow mode with eleven modes for white noise.
Realme’s 360 Spatial Audio imitates encompass sound expertise on supported content material and rounds out the spectacular function set on the Buds Air6 Professional. So far as the contact controls, you’ll be able to remap the double and triple faucets in addition to touch-to-hold gestures on every earbud however there isn’t any approach to incorporate quantity controls, which is unlucky.
Buds Air6 Professional assist in-ear detection, which pauses media as quickly as you take away both of the 2 earbuds out of your ears and resumes playback when reinserted.
Efficiency and Sound high quality
Buds Air6 Professional supply energetic sound with a vibrant treble and robust bass out of the field. Relying in your preferences, you’ll be able to tune the frequency response by way of the Realme LInk app’s EQ software.
When you like the additional oomph in your tunes then, Realme’s Dynamic Bass Increase function needs to be proper up your alley because it routinely boosts bass with its devoted algorithm.
As soon as calibrated to our liking, Buds Air6 Professional delivered spacious sound with sufficient element and nice separation between the totally different sound frequencies. The mids got here in balanced with vocals and devices sounding excellent, whereas the excessive treble was additionally well-tuned. These buds get lots loud too.
The twin system pairing function works practically flawlessly. The connection was strong and the paring was practically instantaneous. There was a noticeable delay when switching between audio sources from my laptop computer and telephone, and I additionally needed to pause media on one system after which manually begin it on the opposite, however that limitation isn’t related to the buds themselves.
Incoming calls would effortlessly switch to my telephone whereas listening to music on my laptop computer, which is a superb consolation function and never at all times a given even on dearer earbuds. We examined the Buds Air6 Professional paired with an iPhone 15 Professional and MacBook Professional 14. Connectivity remained nice all through the overview interval, and I didn’t expertise any disconnections even after I was additional away from my audio supply.
ANC on the Buds Air6 Professional is nice and drowns out a good portion of background noise. That’s doubtless attributed to the nice match for my particular ear form and the six microphones unfold throughout each earbuds.
Because it usually occurs, Transparency mode didn’t impress because it was accompanied by a hissing sound that additionally made voices sound unnatural.
The contact controls labored nicely, however I did miss quantity controls on the buds themselves. I might additionally want if the stems have been touch-sensitive as an alternative of getting to the touch the highest halves of the buds.
Name high quality with the Buds Air6 Professional is nice. Individuals reported clear reception of my voice in all situations, even in busier streets with automobile visitors passing by. The in-ear detection labored as anticipated by pausing and resuming media as quickly as I eliminated or put the buds again in my ear.
Battery life
Realme Buds Air6 Professional are rated for 10 hours of battery life from the buds with ANC off, whereas the case extends the whole battery life to 40 hours. In our utilization, we received as much as 7 hours from the buds with ANC on and a further 4 0-100% expenses from the case. A full recharge for the buds and the USB-C charging case takes round two hours.
Verdict
Realme Buds Air6 Professional brings high-end options like dual-drivers, LDAC assist, and top-notch ANC. These are mixed with wealthy sound and a price ticket simply shy of €90/$100. That worth level is a bit steep contemplating Realme’s Buds Air5 Professional matches the Buds Air6 Professional in all classes whereas rivals just like the CMF Buds 2 Professional include practically equivalent specs at a 30% decrease beginning worth.
Buds Air6 Professional ticks loads of packing containers by providing nice in-ear match, twin system pairing, and customizable EQ that allows you to fine-tune them to your liking. They might not be the best worth in the mean time, however we already see rebates right here and there so we will positively advocate the Buds Air6 Professional for these on the lookout for a pair of earbuds with a premium design, wealthy function set, and first rate battery endurance.
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