REVIEW: realme Buds Air 2 Neo is an affordable and efficient product for consumers

One of the novelties announced at the realme is officially on national soil for technology fans. As one more member of the company's ecosystem in Brazil, the realme Buds Air 2 Neo is an improved version of Bud's Air 2 which has active noise cancellation and a battery that supports 28 hours of playback.

O showmetech had the opportunity to experience the company's launch and presents the details about the headphones below. Launch is aimed at those looking for a good quality wireless device and, above all, a beautiful cost-benefit.

Design

O realme Buds Air 2 Neo It comes in a small, eye-catching box. Inside it are headphones and a charging case, along with a cable to replace the battery. At first glance, you can see that the item is very compact and relatively light. THE showmetech received a copy in black, but a version in white will also be sold.

The design of the earphones are rounded, which facilitates the adaptation of the devices to the user's ear. In addition, they are resistant to movement, so, despite being more in line with leisure use, putting them to perform simple workouts should not be a problem. The oval case is also pretty and easy to handle. When the devices are put together, the product takes up as little space as possible.

In this topic, the only issue is the quality of the material that makes up the CASE​ of the headphones. When handling them, it is recognizable that the components of the case are not premium like some other models available on sale. However, the sound experience through both devices is not affected by this. By the way, it's very pleasant.

Usage and connectivity

with technology Bluetooth 5.2, the headphones are easily connected to other devices by touching the button inside the case. Once the pairing is done, the experience becomes viable and the user can listen to music or play any resource that has audio perfectly. In this regard, he can choose between two modes: transparency e noise cancellation.

The mode of transparency it is similar to any normal headphone, that is, it is possible to hear its contents with the interference of ambient noises. Particularly, the sound is very pleasant and there are no problems with its execution. already the noise cancellation, great protagonist of many competing devices on the market, like the recent HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, for example, is an essential element in the realme. The element does eliminate the loudest noises — though not all — and provides an intimate user experience for the selected content.

If you're not familiar with the feature, noise cancellation is a feature that utilizes the built-in microphone to eliminate sounds from the outside environment. In particular, mechanical waves propagate through the air until people can hear the sound generated by them. They have positive (up) and negative (down) phases. The system built into this product from realme and others available generates a destructive inverted wave, which cancels out ambient sounds. That is, the waves with positive and negative sound are merged and cancelled, which generates almost silence. This silence is noise cancellation. You can check out more details about the feature at our explanatory matter.

Another interesting point in the composition of the product is the certification IPX5, which grants water resistance to both earpieces (case not included). Bringing all these elements together ensures a good experience in continuous use. The headphones are comfortable, practical and versatile.

sensors and battery

A sensor is arranged in each device. By using them, the individual can control the songs, switch between the two listening modes or even answer calls from the smartphone. With two taps on one side, you can pause your playlist as well as answer phone calls. When you tap three times, the next song in the queue is selected. To reject a call, simply place your finger on the sensor for two seconds. Finally, the Transparency and Noise Canceling modes are activated by holding each side of the headphones for two seconds as well.

The commands are easy to execute and did not present any difficulties during the test of the showmetech. However, it is necessary to frequently clean the surface of the sensors of the headphones, since they are not resistant to fingerprints. This can be a point that costs the user to perform the action more than once before actually performing it.

As for the battery, it complies with what had been reported by the company. With noise cancellation off, the case can record 28 hours duration, while the headphones last approx. 7 hours of use. When reaching less than 20% of its battery, the CASE​ informs the need for charging with a red light. The same happens when it is charged or with enough battery to run smoothly, but with the green light.

While the product performs the charging function well, carried out in an acceptable duration, up to 2 hours in full and 1 hour just for the headphones, the downside is the tiny USB-C cable that comes with the box. Its extremely reduced work, in line with the already compact design of the case, makes it a little difficult to position in sockets, especially if the user does not have furniture, shelves or places to rest it while working. In addition, the ideal would be that the consumer does not need to resort to other extensions, for example, to lengthen the cable, much less use a cable from a charger smartphone.

Price and availability

The new realme Buds Air 2 Neo goes on sale with a special promotion in partnership with American stores. Consumers who access the marketplace of the day 24 to 28 for August will be able to purchase the release for R$399, one of the most affordable prices on the market.

Conclusion

For the purpose for which it was developed, the realme Buds Air 2 Neo is an affordable, satisfactory product and a strong competitor in the electronics market, mainly due to its greater accessibility in price, a factor of great importance for Brazilian consumers. With few slips, the headphones have a good performance, highlighting the sound quality and connectivity.

Technical specifications

realme Buds Air 2 Neo

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Also access other related content on Showmetech, such as our headphones review HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, which also feature noise cancellation.