Nothing Ear 3 VS Realme Buds Air 7 Pro

Both the Nothing Ear 3 and the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro feature an in-ear fit, ensuring a snug and secure feel during use.

In terms of water resistance, the Nothing Ear 3 comes with an IP54 rating, while the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro offers a slightly higher IP55 rating. Both products are water-resistant, making them suitable for use in rainy weather or during workouts.

Neither product includes wingtips, has RGB lighting, or comes with a display. Additionally, both earbuds are wireless, with no wires or cables involved, and neither has a neckband design. Both models also feature stereo speakers, but neither includes UV light functionality.

Both the Nothing Ear 3 and the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro are equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, helping to block out unwanted sounds for a more immersive audio experience. Both models also support spatial audio, enhancing the listening experience with a more dynamic sound stage.

The driver unit size differs slightly, with the Nothing Ear 3 featuring a 12 mm driver and the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro having a slightly smaller 11 mm driver. Both products cover the same frequency range, from 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz, ensuring they capture deep bass and high treble sounds.

Neither product supports Dolby Atmos or Dirac Virtuo, but the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro has the added feature of a neodymium magnet, which the Nothing Ear 3 does not include.

The Nothing Ear 3 offers a battery life of 10 hours on a single charge, which is slightly longer than the 8 hours offered by the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro. However, the Realme model has a longer battery life for its charging case, at 40 hours, compared to the Nothing Ear 3’s 32 hours.

When using active noise cancellation (ANC), the Nothing Ear 3 lasts for 5.5 hours, while the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro provides 6 hours of ANC battery life, offering a small edge in this aspect.

In terms of charge time, the Nothing Ear 3 charges in 1.2 hours, which is quicker than the 1.5 hours required for the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro. The Nothing Ear 3 also supports wireless charging, whereas the Realme model does not. Both models have a rechargeable battery and a battery level indicator, but neither features a solar power battery.

Both the Nothing Ear 3 and the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro support fast pairing and feature USB Type-C for charging. They also both use Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring a stable and modern connection. In terms of Bluetooth range, both products offer the same maximum range of 10 meters.

The Nothing Ear 3 supports LDAC, providing higher quality audio over Bluetooth, while the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro supports LDHC, a different high-definition codec. Neither product supports Bluetooth LE Audio or any of the aptX codecs (Adaptive, Low Latency, HD, Lossless, or Voice), nor do they have Auracast capabilities.

Both models can be used wirelessly and support AAC for audio transmission, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. Neither product supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC.

Both the Nothing Ear 3 and the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro come equipped with similar features, including ambient sound mode, in/on-ear detection, and the find device feature. Both products also support fast charging, allow multipoint connections (with a count of 2), and have a mute function, making them versatile for different use cases.

Both earbuds can be used as a headset, have a control panel placed on a device, and feature voice prompts. Additionally, both include a travel bag for storage. Neither model includes an in-line control panel, a temperature sensor, or a built-in camera remote control function.

With all the key features being identical across both models, users can expect nearly the same functionality in both products.

Both the Nothing Ear 3 and the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro feature 6 microphones, ensuring clear voice capture during calls or voice commands.

Additionally, both models include a noise-canceling microphone, which helps reduce background noise for better call quality and enhanced audio clarity during use.

With identical microphone specifications, users can expect similar microphone performance from both products.