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Nothing Ear 1 vs Realme Buds Air 3

This article will compare Nothing Ear 1 vs Realme Buds Air 3 earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 was launched in India on 18th November 2021. Meanwhile, Realme Buds Air 3 has been available in India since 7th April 2022. Nothing Ear 1 price in India starts from Rs. 5,999 vs Realme Buds Air 3 price in India starts from Rs. 3,999. Let us take a look at the features of both earbuds.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs Realme Buds Air 3: Review Summary

Nothing Ear 1 features Bluetooth 5 with a 10-meter range, a microphone and noise cancellation technology. Moreover, it has IPX4 water resistance. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 3 come with bass-heavy audio, 10mm drivers and active noise cancellation up to 42db. Meanwhile, the earbuds miss in-built Dolby audio. However, if your device or music app has Dolby Audio, the earbuds work well. Moreover, the touch controls on the Realme Buds Air 3 are pretty easy to use.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs Realme Buds Air 3: Features

Nothing Ear 1 comes with IPX4 water resistance, which provides the earbuds with splash and water resistance. Moreover, the earbuds have in-ear detection, which automatically pauses the audio when the earbuds are taken out of the ear. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 3 have easy to use touch controls that let you quickly switch between transparent and ANC modes. Moreover, play/pause music and end/receive call actions are also easy to operate with these touch controls.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs Realme Buds Air 3: Sound Quality

The Nothing Ear 1 has a decent sound quality with Active Noise Cancellation technology. The noise cancellation works well to block the outside noise. You can hear even the faintest music of a soundtrack on the Nothing Ear 1. Thus, it is an excellent choice for music lovers. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 3 sound good. The earbuds’ audio seems to be bass-heavy, but this does not compromise the mids and the highs. Moreover, the active noise cancellation also isolates the outside noise well.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs Realme Buds Air 3: Battery

Nothing Ear 1 runs for nearly four hours on a single charge with ANC activated. Moreover, the charging case adds five total charges taking the battery life to 23-24 hours per charge cycle. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 3 packs a 460mAh battery providing roughly 7 hours of playback time. Moreover, the earbuds offer 30 hours of standby time, and the earpieces fully charge in one hour.

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Conclusion

Realme Buds Air 3 has a large battery backup, better sound quality, and is less expensive than the Nothing Ear 1. Therefore, if you are looking for budget-friendly earbuds with impressive sound quality, the Realme Buds Air 3 is the best option.

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At a Glance

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20000 Hz

20 Hz

570 mAh

64 Hours

460 mAh

7 Hours

Wireless

In Ear Canalphone, In the Ear

Wireless

In Ear Canalphone, In the Ear

10 meter

10 meter

Auto Pairing

Detailed Specs

Brand

Nothing
Realme

Model

Ear 1
Buds Air 3

Launch Date

18-Nov-21
26-Ap-22

Price

Rs. 6,999
Rs. 3,999

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Market Status

Available
Available

Compatible Devices

Media player, Mobile Phone, Tablet
Mobile Phone, PC, Tablet

Box Contents

Earbuds, User Manual, Warranty Card
Earbuds, Charging Case, USB Cable Type C, Eartips, User Manual, Warranty Card

Warranty

1 Year
1 Year

Type

Wireless
Wireless

Design

In Ear Canalphone
In Ear Canalphone

Fit

In the Ear
In the Ear

Open or Closed Back

Closed Back
Closed Back

Max Frequency Response

20000 Hz
-

Min Frequency Response

20 Hz
-

Magnet Material

Neodymium
-

Driver Type

Dynamic Driver
-

Sensitivity

-
42 dB/mw

Foldable Design

Yes
Yes

Eartip Size

Large, Medium, Small
Large, Medium, Small

Weight

58 gm
57 gm

Dimensions

Eartips :289 x 215 x 235 mm, Carrying case :586 x 586 x 237 mm
Overall :103 x 110.5 x 39.6 mm

Colours

Black, White
, Starry Blue, Galaxy White

Noise Cancellation

Yes
Yes

Replaceable Earbuds

Yes
Yes

Call Control

Answer / End
Answer/End

Music Control

Volume Control
Volume Control

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

5.2
5.2

Bluetooth Profile

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
-

Bluetooth Range

10 meter
10 meter

Microphone

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Features

-
Auto Pairing

Battery Capacity

570 mAh
460 mAh

Playback Time

64 Hours
7 Hours

Charging Type

USB Type-C
USB Type-C

Standby Time

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30 Hours

Charging Time

-
1 Hours
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