Forget Apple: These 3 wireless earbuds are great alternatives!

Summary

In this video, the reviewer compares three affordable earbuds: QCY Mellow Buds Pro, Earfun Air 2NC, and Realme Buds Air 6 Pro. The review covers performance in noisy environments, microphone quality, build design, comfort, battery life, sound quality, and features like ANC, transparency, and app functionality. While all three models perform well for their price, the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro emerge as the top contender, offering excellent sound and features despite being the priciest. The QCY stands out for its value, and the Earfun offers a solid, balanced performance for a slightly higher price.

Takeaways

• 😀 The **EarFun Air 2NC** excels in windy conditions, offering the best wind noise suppression among the three.
• 😀 The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** struggles with louder speaking and higher wind speeds but performs decently in moderate noise.
• 😀 The **Realme Buds Air6 Pro** offers solid performance in wind, outperforming **QCY** but lagging behind **EarFun**.
• 😀 All three models have **touch controls** with the **EarFun Air 2NC** providing the most customizable options.
• 😀 **Realme Buds Air6 Pro** offers an impressive **12 hours and 5 minutes** of battery life with LDAC, outperforming its competitors.
• 😀 **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** offers **LDAC** but struggles with ANC performance and sound quality compared to the others.
• 😀 **EarFun Air 2NC** stands out with the **best ANC** among the three and supports **wireless charging**, a feature not present on the others.
• 😀 **Realme Buds Air6 Pro** is priced higher ($90), but offers superior sound quality and ANC, making it the premium option.
• 😀 The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** is the **most budget-friendly** option, priced under $50, making it ideal for those looking for value on a budget.
• 😀 All three earbuds come with a **wear sensor**, but only **Realme** and **QCY** allow full customization of sensor behavior.

Q & A

How do the microphones perform in noisy conditions across the three earbuds?

All three earbuds perform decently in noisy conditions if you speak clearly. However, they struggle with mumbling, and the effectiveness drops in high wind. The **EarFun Air 2NC** performs best in the wind, while the **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** and **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** perform reasonably well in moderate wind.

Which earbud is best for wind resistance?

The **EarFun Air 2NC** stands out in wind resistance, handling wind the best out of the three. The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** and **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** can handle wind, but not as effectively as the EarFun.

Can you control volume during calls with these earbuds?

Only the **EarFun Air 2NC** allows full volume control during calls. The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** and **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** allow volume control, but only for music, not calls.

Which earbuds have the best build quality and design?

The **EarFun Air 2NC** has a more understated and classy design, although it is slightly more expensive. The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** has a very compact and durable case, but the **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** has a shiny, fingerprint-prone case that is prone to scratches.

What are the IP ratings of the earbuds, and how do they compare?

The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** and **EarFun Air 2NC** both have an **IPX5** rating, making them resistant to sweat and rain. The **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** has a higher **IP55** rating, providing additional protection against dust and sand.

Which earbud has the best fit for workouts?

All three earbuds are comfortable, but the fit may vary depending on ear shape. The **EarFun Air 2NC** has round tips that might feel bulkier, while the **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** and **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** have more secure and comfortable fits, especially for workouts.

How do the earbuds perform in terms of battery life?

The **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** outperforms the others, lasting 12 hours and 5 minutes with LDAC, which is more than their advertised 10 hours. The **EarFun Air 2NC** performs slightly below its advertised battery life when using LDAC. The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** has the shortest battery life, especially when LDAC is enabled.

Do any of these earbuds support wireless charging?

Yes, the **EarFun Air 2NC** supports wireless charging, unlike the **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** and **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro**, which do not.

What are the touch control differences between the earbuds?

The **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** supports single, double, and triple taps for touch control. The **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** supports double, triple, and long presses. The **EarFun Air 2NC** offers more customization options, allowing users to adjust controls for single, double, triple taps, and long presses.

Which earbud has the best sound quality?

The **Realme Buds Air 6 Pro** is the best in terms of sound quality, thanks to its 11mm dynamic bass drivers and 6mm planar tweeters. It delivers loud, clear sound, and even includes a custom hearing test for a personalized sound profile. The **EarFun Air 2NC** and **QCY Mellow Buds Pro** offer good sound but not as refined as the Realme.