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OnePlus Nord Buds vs Realme Buds Air 2

This article will compare OnePlus Nord Buds vs Realme Buds Air 2 earbuds. OnePlus Nord Buds were launched in India on 28th April 2022. Meanwhile, the Realme Buds Air 2 have been available in India since February 2021. OnePlus Nord Buds price in India starts from Rs. 2,799 vs Realme Buds Air 2 price in India starts from Rs. 3,299. We will now walk you through the features of both earbuds.

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OnePlus Nord Buds vs Realme Buds Air 2: Review Summary

The OnePlus Nord Buds come with 12.4mm drivers, water resistance, Dolby Atmos support and solid battery life. However, the earbuds have a bulky case, and the wind mitigation needs improvements. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 2 has noise cancellation technology and Bluetooth 5.2 with an auto-pairing feature. Moreover, it also lets you control calls and enables you to answer or reject them.

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OnePlus Nord Buds vs Realme Buds Air 2: Features 

OnePlus Nord Buds have an in-house Fast-Fair feature that lets you efficiently pair and set up the earbuds with OnePlus smartphones. Moreover, the HeyMelody app allows Android and Apple users to pair their devices with earbuds effortlessly. On the other hand, the Realme Buds Air 2 has 10mm drivers, a microphone and Bluetooth connectivity with a 10-meter Bluetooth range. Therefore, the earbuds have pretty decent features on board.

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OnePlus Nord Buds vs Realme Buds Air 2: Sound Quality

The OnePlus Nord Buds have decent sound quality. The 12.4mm drivers provide enormous power giving pleasant audio quality. The earbuds also support Dolby Atmos, which is an advantage. However, the earbuds miss Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which might be a drawback. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 2 supports Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a considerable advantage. The highs of music are often too sharp on these earbuds. Moreover, the transparency mode also offers sharp sounds that look unnatural. Overall, the call quality and audio are decent on the Realme Buds Air 2.

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OnePlus Nord Buds vs Realme Buds Air 2: Battery

OnePlus Nord Buds sport a 480mAh battery, whereas Realme Buds Air 2 has a 400mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord Buds offer 30 hours of playback time (Buds + Case). Moreover, the earbuds offer 5 hours of playback time with just 10-minutes of charging. You can charge the device in less than one hour. On the other hand, Realme Buds Air 2 offer 120 minutes of playback in 10-minutes charging.

Moreover, the earpieces last 3 hours and 30 minutes with ANC on a single charge. The case adds 16-17 hours of listening per charge cycle. The earbuds charge entirely in less than 2 hours.

Also Read: OnePlus Nord Buds Review

Conclusion

OnePlus Nord Buds miss ANC, whereas Realme Buds Air 2 has the ANC feature. Meanwhile, there is no significant difference between the prices of both earbuds. Therefore, you should consider investing in the Realme Buds Air 2 with the ANC feature.

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At a Glance

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20000 Hz

20 Hz

480 mAh

30 Hours

400 mAh

25 Hours

Wireless

In Ear Canalphone, In the Ear

Wireless

In Ear Canalphone, In the Ear

10 meter

Auto Pairing

Auto Pairing

Detailed Specs

Brand

OnePlus
Realme

Model

Nord Buds
Buds Air 2

Launch Date

28-Apr-22
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Price

Rs. 2,799
Rs. 3,299

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Market Status

Available
Out of Stock

Compatible Devices

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

Box Contents

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

Driver Type

Dynamic Driver
-

Sensitivity

102 dB/mw
-

Foldable Design

Yes
-

Eartip Size

Large, Medium, Small
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Weight

46 gm
34 gm

Dimensions

Eartips :27.76 x 20.72 x 23.49 mm, Carrying case :67.9 x 35.5 x 28.68 mm
Carrying case :60.3 x 57 x 24 mm

Colours

Black Slate, White Marble
Black, White

Noise Cancellation

Yes
Yes

Replaceable Earbuds

Yes
Yes

Call Control

Answer / End
Answer/End

Music Control

Volume Control
Play/Pause

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

5.2
5.2

Bluetooth Range

10 meter
-

Bluetooth Features

Auto Pairing
Auto Pairing

Microphone

Yes
Yes

Battery Capacity

480 mAh
400 mAh

Playback Time

30 Hours
25 Hours

Charging Type

USB Type-C
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Charging Time

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2 Hours
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