Realme Buds Q2 review: Inexpensive but capable wireless earbuds with ANC
From neckband-style earphones to true wireless earbuds, Realme is one
smartphone brand that has significantly expanded its audio range despite being
new to the segment. Importantly, the Chinese brand has been consistently
democratising premium features like active noise cancellation in its
inexpensive offerings. Fresh in its line-up is the Realme Buds Q2,
priced at Rs 2,499. These true wireless earbuds seem to be undersell for
someone to experience active noise cancellation (ANC) for the first time
without actually having to pay much. But how does the product fare in real-life
scenarios? Let’s find out:
The Realme Buds Q2 come
in active black and calm grey colour themes. Made of plastic, the active black
(review unit) colour model has a matte finish with glossy film on the touch
area that reflects blue hues. The earbuds are IPX5-rated for protection against
water ingress. As for the earbuds’ charging case, it is a pill-shaped unit with
a matte black finish. It is curved from all sides, including bottom, which
makes it unstable on flat surfaces. On the positive side, the case is small and
can easily fit even in the most cramped spaces like a jeans pocket, travel bag,
etc. Though the case looks unimpressive due to its cheap plastic build, it
covers the basics right. It features the pairing button inside the case cavity,
in the available space between the buds storage-cum-charging area. Besides,
there is a USB-C port on the back side and a tiny LED on the front for pairing
and battery level indication.
The Realme Buds Q2’s default audio output, however, gives away its
entry-level roots. They sound dull and lack clarity, especially at peak volume
levels. The earbuds are quite loud but you can experience their best output at
a volume level below 70 per cent. To customise the earbuds’ audio profile,
there is a supplementary app named Realme Link available for download on the
Google Play Store for Android smartphones and Apple App Store for iPhones. The
app is feature-rich and covers more than basics. Yet, do not expect the app to
uplift the buds’ overall audio experience.
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