Here is the new Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo, recently launched and currently one of the best-selling budget wireless neckbands. Its price is around Rs 1299. There are tons of wireless neckbands available in the market at this price point, but in terms of features, this one is very promising, and its sound quality is also good.
However, it’s worth noting that its higher variant, the Realme Buds Wireless 3, has also seen a price drop and is now only Rs 200 more expensive. The higher variant offers the advantage of ANC, so which one is the better option, or is there another choice? Let’s find out.
Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo Box Content
- Wireless Neckband
- Eartips
- Paper Work
Design, Build & Comfort
The build quality of the Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo is quite good, especially considering its price tag. It has a full plastic build, but don’t worry, it feels very durable. Design-wise, it’s like most other neckbands; it’s nothing fancy.
The ear tips are magnetic, offering features like auto on/off and quick call receive and reject, which is very convenient.
The comfort is also good—it’s lightweight, and the ear tips are perfectly designed for longer use. It offers a secure fitting, so it won’t easily slip from your ears. This makes it great for going to the gym, walking, and cycling. Additionally, it has an IP55 waterproof rating for protection against dust, sweat, and light rain.
The Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo is also comfortable to use. It has three big buttons on the right side with a soft touch, which controls music, incoming calls, and voice assistance. It also supports Google Fast Pair and the latest Bluetooth 5.4, making the pairing process easy. There are no issues with connectivity.
Connectivity
Yes, it supports dual pairing and has app support available for iPhone and Android platforms. Like other Realme neckbands and earbuds, it offers four preset audio modes. The good thing is that it also provides a custom equalizer option. Additionally, for bass lovers, it includes options for dynamic bass and volume enhancers.
For gamers, there’s a low-latency gaming mode option, as well. I tested it, and it’s quite effective, so you won’t need separate wired earphones for regular gaming.
Microphone
The microphone is also good. The microphone works well for indoor use, and the voice sounds fairly natural. The Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) is decently effective, so background noise is minimal. Even for outdoor use, it works fine; the background noise isn’t too much, making the microphone decent.
Battery Life
Also, the battery backup is decent. The company promises 32 hours of playback time, and you get approximately that much in reality. At 50-60% volume, it easily delivers 25-27 hours of battery life, which is pretty good for a neckband. Yes, it also supports quick charging.
Sound Quality
Finally, let’s talk about sound quality. I found the sound quality of Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo to be quite promising. It’s almost the same as what we’ve seen in other neckbands from Realme, Oppo, and OnePlus in this price range.
The audio output is vibrant and sounds fairly natural. None of the frequencies are overpowering, and the bass isn’t too strong, which is good. The bass is just the right amount. If you want more bass, there’s a separate high bass mode and an equalizer, so you can easily set the tuning the way you want.
The default tuning is good enough, so you won’t need to adjust much. The mid and high frequencies are also decent. The tuning focuses a bit on the bass but doesn’t compress the sound too much. The mids have decent detail, and even mid-range instruments have good space and detail. The high treble is also decent; it’s not too sharp but detailed enough. Overall, it provides an energetic and enjoyable audio output, which is something very few wireless neckbands in this price range manage to do.
Worth To Buy?
Overall, you will get much better audio output from the Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo compared to other TWS earbuds in this price range. So, if audio quality is your main priority, you should consider buying this neckband instead of TWS earbuds under Rs 1500.
Comparison
Talking about comparisons, I think there are two best options under Rs 1500: this one and its higher variant, the Realme Buds Wireless 3. There is only a 5-10% difference between them. The higher variant has ANC and a couple of extra audio settings. But the improvement in audio is minor, not very significant. So, if you need ANC, you can spend an extra Rs 200 to get it. If ANC is not necessary for you, then you can confidently buy the Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo. It is a very promising and value-for-money product in terms of audio quality and features.
So, this was a detailed review. I hope this video helped you a lot. You will find the buying link in the description below. You can also purchase it through Flashprice, where you will get extra cashback on this product and an additional 80% discount when redeeming the cashback. The link for this is also in the description below.
