The Realme Link app has a simple, easy-to-follow layout
Realme also offers a MindFlow mode, which can be accessed through the app. These have eleven pre-saved mood sounds, including Summer Seashore, Nighttime Camping, Meditation and more. If you often look for looping sounds to concentrate on or fall asleep to, this makes all the hassle of ad-ridden apps disappear. After trying a few, I found that the White Noise sound worked the best for me.
The Realme Buds Air 6 Pro, carrying IP55-rated earphones, are claimed to offer up to 50dB ANC. They pack 11mm coaxial drivers and, 6mm micro tweeters, and three mics. The TWS earphones support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and AAC, SBC, and LDAC audio codecs. The earphones carry a 60mAh battery each, while the charging case, equipped with a USB Type-C port, has a 460mAh battery.
Realme Buds Air 6 Pro Performance and Battery Life: Largely up to the mark
- ANC – 50dB
- Battery – 60mAh (Bud), 460mAh (Case)
- Bluetooth – v5.3
The ANC on the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro can be managed in three modes – noise cancellation, transparency and off. The transparent mode allows some environmental noises in, while the noise cancellation mode drowns out almost every indoor disturbance. You can further adjust the noise cancellation level depending on your surroundings or enable the “smart” option, which automatically adjusts the level of cancellation based on your environment. The earphones also have an in-ear detection feature that pauses music when you remove them. Note that you can toggle this feature off from the companion app if you wish.
These earphones are sure to be a top pick for a bass lover on a budget. With preset equaliser options like Pure Bass and Deep Bass alongside a Dynamic Bass scale, the sound you experience is powerful and cogent. With a track like Hangsang by J-Hope, the earphones deliver delicious bass punches, even with ANC, without interfering with the tone. When I turned the Spatial Sound mode on over this, it was not hard to imagine myself amidst the live Lollapalooza 2022 performance of the song. However, even treble and mid-timbres on these earphones are competent. It can be established with tracks like Don’t Play That Song by Aretha Franklin or The Boho Dance by Bjork.
The earbuds feature an in-ear design and sport a dual-tone finish
The Realme Buds Air 6 Pro allows dual device connectivity and supports Google Fast Pair alongside Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The pairing is a pretty straightforward process — you open the case of the earphones near a Bluetooth-activated smartphone, and it auto-detects the device, and you get a direct pairing prompt. To connect to the second device, you need to press the button on the case for three seconds. The case will open near the device, and the earphones will show up on the second device. If you are facing an issue connecting to the second device, ensure that the dual-device connection toggle on the Realme Link apps is on.
The only chink in the otherwise smooth performance of the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro is the LDAC connectivity at a distance. Audio quality? Impeccable. But try to leave your phone on your desk for a coffee refill from the kitchen one room down, you may have to ad-lib bits of the podcast you had been listening to. You can switch to AAC or just carry the phone with you in person at all times.
The 3-mic system performance for calls using these earphones is satisfactory. While I never expect to sound like James Earl Jones on a call, the mics on some TWS earphones at this price range are conspicuously dodgy. There are no such issues here.
The battery life on the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro is reasonable at the price point as well as considering the features they come with. With the LDAC codec and ANC on at 60 percent volume, the earphones lasted about six hours and 20 minutes on a single charge, which rose to almost an hour more without the ANC or transparency mode. They also offered a playback time of almost seven hours on AAC codec support and with ANC turned on. Without the ANC, at a consistent 50 percent volume on AAC, the earphones lasted close to 10 hours on a single charge.
In the box, the earphones are accompanied by two different sizes of silicone eartips
Realme Buds Air 6 Pro: Verdict
In short, the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro ticks all the right boxes — they deliver what they promise. The detailed sound experience of the TWS earphones is backed by the dual drivers and is enriched some more by the 360-degree Spatial Audio support. The potent ANC support also serves well without any uncomfortable pressure on the ears or significant impact on the sound. If you are looking for good TWS earphones around Rs. 5,000, these, retailing now at Rs. 4,999, are worth a recommendation.
As an alternative to these, you can explore the Oppo Enco Air 3 Pro (Review) at a similar price of Rs. 4,999 and almost identical features. If you have a slightly flexible budget, you may also want to check out the OnePlus Buds 3 (Review), which offers LDHC codec support and is priced in India at Rs. 5,499.