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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $59.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $59.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦84,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦83,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | realme | CMF |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless Earbuds with Hybrid ANC |
| Launch Date | May 10, 2023 (China); global rollout August 23, 2023 | April 28, 2025 |
| Model Name | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
| Price | Approx. $59.99 USD (₹4,999 in India at launch) | $59 USD |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 11mm dynamic woofer + 6mm tweeter | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual dynamic drivers (realBoost woofer + tweeter) | Dynamic (PMI + PU composite) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sound Features | LDAC Hi-Res Audio, 360° Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos support | — |
| Sound Tuning | — | Dirac Sound tuning, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X app |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE10 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, up to 50dB adaptive ANC | Yes, up to 48 dB hybrid adaptive ANC |
| App Support | realme Link app | Nothing X app for EQ, ANC and controls |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, via realme Link app (Bass Boost+, custom EQ presets) | Yes, 3-band custom EQ and presets |
| Find My Earbuds | — | Yes, via Nothing X app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, approx. 88ms in Gaming Mode | Yes, Low Lag Mode |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Transparency / Normal (ANC off) | Ultra Bass 2.0, Spatial Audio, Dirac Opteo |
| Touch Controls | Yes, tap and swipe gesture controls on stem | Yes, touch gesture customization |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, dedicated Transparency mode | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Siri | Supports native phone voice assistant |
| Wear Detection | — | Yes, in-ear detection |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION7 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Fast Pair | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device connection supported | Yes, 2 devices (dual connection) |
| Range | Up to 10m (open space) | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported (Bluetooth only) | No |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Ivory White, Purple Comet, Astral Black | Dark Grey, Light Green, Orange |
| Dimensions | Earbud approx. 29.6 x 22.6 x 24.3 mm; Case approx. 66 x 47.9 x 26.9 mm | Earbud 33.4 x 20.6 x 22.8 mm; case 53.3 x 53.3 x 23 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear stem-style TWS earbuds with compact charging case | In-ear stemmed design with touch controls |
| Ingress Protection | IPX5 (sweat and splash resistant) | IP55 (earbuds); IPX2 (case) |
| Materials | Matte-finish plastic housing | Plastic body |
| Weight | Earbud approx. 4.6g each; Case approx. 40.7g | 4.9 g per earbud; 41.5 g case |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, no wireless charging |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case | 53 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10-minute charge gives several hours of playback | 10 min charge yields 4 hours (buds) / 7.5 hours (with case) playback, ANC off |
| Total Playtime | Up to 40 hours total (ANC off); up to ~25 hours total with ANC on | Up to 13.5 hours (ANC off), 7.5 hours (ANC on); 55 hours with case (ANC off), 26 hours (ANC on) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | — |
| Mic Count | 6 mics total (3 per earbud) | 6 (3 per earbud) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) for calls | Yes, 6-mic ENC array |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture activation | — |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 3 sizes of silicone ear tips (S/M/L, M pre-installed) | Yes, S/M/L |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Quick start guide | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds + charging case | Earbuds: 1 pair of CMF Buds 2; Charging Case: 1 charging case |
| User Manual | Yes | User manual and warranty card |
| Warranty Card | Yes | — |
COMPATIBILITY4 fields
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone Integration | — | Standard Bluetooth pairing; no exclusive features |
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS | Android and iOS via Bluetooth |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | — |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | Buds Air 5 Pro | Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | First realme TWS with dual drivers plus LDAC Hi-Res audio and up to 50dB ANC at a mid-range price. | Delivers up to 55 hours of total battery life and 48dB Hybrid ANC with Dirac Sound tuning as CMF's mainstream 2025 ANC earbud. |