REVIEW 🔥 Realme Buds Air 7 Pro vs Air 6 Pro – Best Wireless Headphones by Sound 2025

Pros
  • Reference sound for TWS.
  • Good microphone on par with R6 Pro.
  • Improved noise cancellation and transparency mode.
  • Convenient controls and ergonomic application.
  • Battery life is close to reference.
  • Durable metal case.
Cons
  • Control response 0.5 sec, not the most convenient.
  • The earbuds themselves are glossy and collect fingerprints.

I don’t believe I’m writing this, but the Realme Buds Air 7 PRO Bluetooth headphones for $66, with the prospect of the price dropping to $50, are a game changer. They surpassed the sound quality of top models like the Oneplus Buds 3 Pro ($120) and the Huawei Freebuds Pro 4 ($168), despite those models being over $100 more expensive. In some ways, the Realme Buds Air 7 PRO in-ear headphones are much better; in others, the difference in sound is insignificant. Functionally, the model is not the best. However, in future reviews, I will focus specifically on the sound of the Realme Buds Air 7 PRO. This is a long-awaited review of a long-awaited model—here we go.

Let me tell you right away, friends: I have the Chinese version of these wireless headphones; when I ordered, the global version was not yet available. The price of this TWS headphone model is now $66, which is a sale price. A little later, the price will be around $70, and then it will gradually drop to $50, as usual. The model surprised me very pleasantly and met my expectations; it has significant pros and cons (read the review to the end). But we can breathe a sigh of relief, because the update was successful, and it is a significant improvement compared to the Realme Buds Air 6 PRO.

In the Realme Buds Air 7 PRO review, I will of course compare these noise-canceling headphones with several models: the competitor Oneplus Buds 3 ($53) and Oneplus Buds Pro 3 ($120); the previous generation Realme Buds Air 6 PRO ($49); the younger version Realme Buds Air 7 ($35); and the benchmark for TWS models, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 4 ($168). And to all those models you asked me to compare the new Realme to in previous updates, thank you for the 500+ likes needed for the review.

TikTok got 5,000 likes. And for important questions to shorts, with a first look. The experience of such a “first look” successful, for important models, I will ask you what you want to know about the model and in the review to answer these questions.

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO black color
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The most interesting thing about the Realme Buds Air 7 PRO is what the manufacturer claims:

Simultaneous and live translation, 45ms audio delay, LHDC 5.0 codec instead of LDAC, new design like the regular 7 (with minor changes), Bluetooth 5.4 instead of 5.3, dual driver amplifier, improved noise modulation and improved battery life to 12 hours and 48 hours with the case, it was 10 and 40 hours respectively. Yes, the case is now metal, which is very MacBook-like in the headphone world and looks/feels a lot better.

The most interesting thing about the Realme Buds Air 7 PRO is what the manufacturer claims

Pay attention to the sound guide. Apparently, the manufacturer placed the planar driver perpendicular to the dynamic driver and as close to the eardrum as possible. This was not the case with OnePlus, previous Realme and TWS models, and this is the first time I’ve seen such an approach.

The manufacturer added a dual amplifier for separate bass and treble control. Otherwise, we have the same sized 11mm dynamic driver and 6mm planar driver as in the 6 Pro.

My expectations for the sound were that it would just be an upgrade. Yes the model will be better than the previous 6 Pro, maybe better than OnePlus Buds 3. But what the headphones delivered… My jaw dropped.

By default, Realme Buds Air 7 PRO produce perfectly balanced sound using LHDC 5.0 codec. By AAC, for example, if you buy these Realme for iPhone, the drop in quality is 15-20% percent. The scene is a little narrower, detail is a little worse, the tops are not so bright. Even so, the sound is at a great level. But it gets worse than the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 on LHDC. This is the level of the regular OnePlus Buds 3. If we make an analogy by codec, with LHDC it’s a 4k image, and by AAC it’s Full HD, also great, but not as detailed and cool.

I recommend making sure to enable high-definition sound in the app (that’s what LHDC 5.0 is) if your phone supports it. And I recommend sizing the ear cushions to fit. Customize the golden hearing profile, however I liked it better without customization. With it, the sound becomes too close, intrusive. The best EQ setting is “original sound”, without tuning.

Frequency balance is 10/10 (❗️benchmark). The balance is perfect, neither add nor remove. Bottom is as much as you need, middle is transparent, highs are bright and sometimes they are too much and you want to crank them up in EQ.
Bass is 10/10 (❗️benchmark). Bass is textured, detailed, as much as you need. Sub bass, mid bass – perfect.(The Weeknd – Blinding Lights). The synth sounds embossed and has a clear outline(Michael Jackson – P.Y.T. ). Live bass has a clear texture that can’t be mistaken(Lenny Kravitz – Low).
Midrange is 10/10 (❗️benchmark). Liam’s vocals in Oasis – Wonderwall sound so open, as if he is singing directly to you, sitting on the chair opposite. It’s the same feeling in the song(Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror). Probably the best midrange I’ve ever heard in TWS headphones.
Treble – 10/10 (❗️benchmark). (Eagles – Hotel California).(Daft Punk – Get Lucky, Lose Yourself to Dance). I was going to give it a -0.5 for excessive brightness. But after thinking about it, I’d call except for Huawei on the level, but they’re less detailed and bright. In Oasis, Michael Jackson highs are too much, after a while it gets tiring. In Huawei the highs are less bright, but more harmonious. I liked Relame’s treble better in most of the songs. Such brightness is more a peculiarity of recording and genres, in most test tracks everything is ok. This should be taken into account and can be adjusted in the equalizer, to taste.
Detail – 10/10 (❗️benchmark). You can hear primary and secondary parts, you can even hear 3rd-step sounds, breaths, new colors that were hard to hear in TWS headphones. The headphones sound delightful.(Oasis – Dont Go Away). Johnny Cash in the song – Hurt sings to you while sitting on a chair in the kitchen. It sounds incredible.
Scene – 10/10 (❗️benchmark). A stage with clear separation of instruments. There is no bloated bass and the instruments are all clearly placed in different places where the sound engineer has placed them.(Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror). (Yosi Horikawa – Bubbles).
Naturalness – 10/10 (❗️benchmark). Bass sounds natural, it’s always clear whether it’s a synthesizer, an electric bass, or a live double bass. Tops, also excellent, natural, iron sounds like iron, guitar strings, shakers, everything is excellent.(Sting – Englishman in New York). (Lenny Kravitz – Low). Nothing to pick on.

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO sound rating among all TWS headphones is 10/10 (❗️ the new benchmark for sound).

The main disadvantage of the sound is perhaps sometimes too bright treble in some songs and genres. The main plus point of the sound is the sound itself. It is simply delightful and the best sound I have tested so far. Realme Buds Air 7 PRO is the best option for those who are looking for universal headphones for all genres. Engagement with music 10/10. I want to dance and listen to entire albums of music. You don’t want to take the headphones off, they sound divine!

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO - Comparison with Competitors:

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO microphone – 8/10. In noisy conditions – 7/10. In quiet conditions – 9/10:

Realme Buds Air 6 PRO microphone – 8/10. In noisy conditions – 7/10. In quiet conditions – 9/10:

Comparison with the benchmark Huawei Freebuds Pro 4 ($170) – 9.75/10. In quiet conditions – 9.5/10. In noisy conditions – 10/10.

Noise reduction – 7/10 (❗️benchmark Sony WF 1000XM5). Better by 0.5 points compared to the 6 Pro. Still misses the tops knowledgeably, but better than it was. For better performance you need to uncheck “wind noise”, the function is working in strong wind, works cool. But with it noise modulation deteriorates by 30%, approximately.
Transparency mode – 8/10 (❗️benchmark Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3). Quality is up too, by 1 point. Compared to the 6 Pro. Comfortable to use
Battery life – 9/10 (❗️benchmark Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC – 10h, 50h). The headphones run time is 12 hours and 48 hours with the case, it was 10 and 40 hours respectively in 6 Pro. In fact – we get 5 hours of work at 50% volume, with noise reduction enabled, by LHDC codec. And 20 hours total with the case. There is no wireless charging. Fast charging there are 10 minutes, give 11 hours of listening time.
Control – 7.5/10 (❗️benchmark Apple Airpods Pro 2). It works with a delay of 0.5 sec, as in the regular version, it’s annoying, but you can get used to it. Flat feet are more comfortable than the round ones in the 6 Pro, there are almost no false touches and non-falls. Control is touch, touch, no pinching. Control is standard, the scheme below. What pleased me, the volume is adjusted by swipes up and down, which is not in the regular version. Not ideal as in Airpods, but it’s okay to use. The control can be reconfigured in the app.
The app is 10/10 (❗️benchmark). Realme Link for Android or for iOS is a reference. Everything you need is there, it’s a must download. The main thing I recommend using: set up high definition sound or enable LHDC 5.0 codec, pass the test “golden sound profile” For games low latency mode and spatial audio. There is also a 6 band equalizer and even a simple 3 band equalizer, this is dynamic audio.
Connection stability 10/10 (❗️benchmark). Within 10m – no disconnects or stutters. Bluetooth version 5.4.

Important features and sensors:

  • Multipoint is.
  • Auto pause when headphones are removed – is.
  • Google Fast Pair support – yes
  • Swift Pair support for Windows is available.
And about simultaneous and live translation

And about simultaneous and live translation in 32 common languages. The translation is performed on the smartphone, and the result is announced in a split second in the right or left earpiece. We were promised this feature, but it’s not yet available for the global app. Translation uses the cloud-based Chinese AI platform iFlytek Spark 4.0 Ultra. This feature only works in China. You can tambourine and try to set this up in the app by changing the region in the app, the app will be in Chinese, but I decided to just wait until May 27, when it will be introduced for the global version, in all regions, order the second global version and sweat it out normally. After that, the review will be updated on the site.

By the way, from the differences between globalka and Chinese version. The official release of globalka on May 27 and 100% will be 100% clear exactly what the difference is. LDAC will be added or there will be LHDC 5.0 in the global version. Judging by the leaks, there will be LHDC 5.0. Significant differences are not expected. The only voicing of notifications of noise reduction and transparency I have in Chinese. In the globalka will be English. You can safely order the Chinese one now. Although on Ali is available already and global, before the release. I haven’t checked, but the link will be in the description.

The overall rating for the design is 9/10. Comfort – 9/10. Durability – 9/10. Design – 9/10.

Design comfort is 9/10 (❗️benchmark Apple Airpods Pro 2). The comfort of the headphones is at an excellent level, the compactness of the case is about the same as it was in the 6 Pro, only now it’s a rectangle. The dimensions of the case are the same in pro and non-pro. The headphones are comfortable to carry in your pocket. The case can be opened with one hand. Aripdos Pro 2 benchmark 10/10. For flaws (-1 point for case dimensions). The headphones themselves are very comfortable.

Material quality and durability – 9/10 (❗️benchmark). Water and dust protection IP55 – jets of water and dust, you can’t listen to them in the shower. The case emerald and gray color is metal, and sandy white and fire red with imitation under the texture of leather (as it is done in OnePlus Buds Pro 3, plastic, so-so). Get it in metal, I recommend it, it’s just fire. The scratch resistance is excellent. -1 point for glossy headphones, will scratch. The headphones collect fingerprints. The matte body of the headphones in the regular version is made much nicer.

Appearance – 9/10 (❗️benchmark Apple Airpods Pro 2). Realme Buds Air 7 PRO – available in 4 colors, emerald, gray, sandy white and fire red. I liked the design. The headphones are small, unusual, look for their price. For cons (-1 point for the glossy finish).

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO 4 colors: emerald, gray, sandy white and fire red
Realme Buds Air 7 PRO black

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO for $66 were able to rub the nose of OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and Huawei Freebuds Pro 4, I still can’t believe it. BBK Concern, which produces Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and Vivo apparently overdid it and how they will sell OnePlus now is a big question 😁. Although I think this is a lead-in to the new versions of OnePlus Buds 4 and Pro 4 (due out in summer-fall). If they give at least the same sound and improved features, these will be almost perfect headphones. And I will definitely compare these Realme with Technics EAH-AZ100, soon. Meet the final boss.

Bottom line. This is the best sound among TWS – at least for the coming months. The model is not the best in features, but everything is on the level. Good microphone, noise reduction which is comfortable to use, transparency is good. Autonomy and control is not super, but nothing critical. The app and design are excellent.

MyChooz is 100%, you can take it. I hope the durability will not fail, this model will cover all your headphone needs for the next year. Unless you’re always looking for even better sound like me.

Be sure to write what you think about the new Realme Buds Air 7 PRO, I’d love to chat with you in the comments. Have a great sound and see you on MyChooz, bye!

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO Features:

  • Realme Buds Air 7 PRO release date is 23.04.2025, global 27.05.25.
  • The Realme Buds Air 7 PRO is priced at 449 yuan or $61 at launch.
  • Design: in-canal
  • Transducers: 11mm dynamic driver and 6mm planar driver
  • Codecs: LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC.
  • Bluetooth: 5.4
  • Active noise reduction: Yes
  • Transparency mode: Yes
  • Control: touch screen
  • Autonomy:
    Claimed data: 12 hours and 48 hours with case
  • Charging
    Charging time: –
    Connector: Usb C
    Fast charging: 10 minutes, gives you 11 hours of listening time.
  • Application: available
  • Optional: auto pause, multipoint.
  • Protection: IP55
  • Materials: brushed metal, plastic
  • Headphone weight: 31.6g
  • Microphone: yes

What’s in the box?

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO What's in the box
  • Headphones
  • Charging case
  • Ear cushions (S, M, L)
  • Safety instructions and warranty
  • User’s Manual
  • NO CABLE

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO – Popular Questions:

Realme Buds Air 7 PRO – how to connect wireless headphones?

1. Enter pairing mode by pressing the button for 3-5 seconds inside the case: do not remove the headphones until the LED starts flashing.
2. Go to bluetooth settings, list of devices, at the very bottom will be Realme Buds Air 7 PRO.
3. Connect the headphones.

Do you still have a question about Realme Buds Air 7 PRO?

Vladimir Papazov
Vladimir Papazov

Vladimir Papazov - Chief Editor. I answer questions, publish news, reviews, ratings and FAQs.

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