realme Buds T110 make a strong case for themselves in their price bracket. These earbuds perform well at par with the expectations, deliver above and beyond in terms of build and the robustness of the features, and bring in great value for your money to the table. While the score might suggest otherwise, these earbuds, these earbuds make for a solid option when you are looking for a pair TWS earbuds under Rs 1,500.
If you are looking for alternatives, then of the earbuds that we have tested, the Mivi DuoPods ENC F70, at Rs 1,599 and the POCO Pods are your best bets. Both these earbuds sound and score similarly to the realme buds, and honestly, the choice in this case would come down to your personal preference.
realme has been slowly making its holding strong in the highly competitive budget TWS in-ear earphones space. Their latest offering, the realme Buds T110, showed up at the Digit Test Centre back in April, and after sharing my first thoughts about these in-ear earphones on X, I tested these in-ear earphones to see their performance in the long term. And, I must say, these in-ear earphones did not disappoint, especially considering the price at which they launched.
realme Buds T110 launched in India for Rs 1,299, and for that price, all you need in a pair of TWS (considering where the other offerings lie) is a serviceable sound signature, mic quality and reliable connectivity packed into a solid package. These in-ear earphones bring exactly that to the table. Pitted against offerings from brands like Noise and boAt, two of the biggest manufacturers in this price range, these in-ear earphones ensure that you not only get what you would expect but more! Let’s find out how these in-ear earphones fared when I put them through our rigorous testing process –
realme Buds T110: Build and Design
realme Buds T110 come with a robust case that has a matte finish and a dual-tone design on the Blue and Black variants. We got the Blue variant at the Digit Test Centre, and the case looked great at the price. In contrast, the buds sport a dual-texture finish, with the lobe sporting a glossy finish and the stem having a matte finish complementing the case. Both the case and the buds are made of robust plastic, which would hold well in long-term use.
The fit, which is a completely subjective thing, was great for me. As I say, with audio, it is the best practice to try the product out for its fit and sound before you try it. We try our best to communicate our findings about the fit, but at the end of the day, it will be your preference that will make or break your leaning towards these in-ear earphones. The sound signature of the buds is also affected by the fit you get, which makes it all the more important to ensure that you have a great fit. Coming to the case, it is pocketable and the rounded design ensures that you do not have any difficulty when you are pulling it out of your pocket.
The branding on the case is subtle, and does not look tacky at all. The lid, although lacking a metal hinge, is strong and the magnets holding the lid and the buds are strong, not letting the buds fall out of the case or the case lid open accidentally. All in all, solid case made by realme in the build and design department.
Limited but well-implemented features
There is nothing to write home about in terms of the features of the realme Buds T110. These in-ear earphones, as one would expect for the price, come with a limited set of features, but whatever features there are in these in-ear earphones, they are very well implemented. First off, we get the low latency mode, which is a boon for gamers on a budget. It claims to bring down the latency of the in-ear earphones to 88ms. In my experience, this mode, while consuming relatively more battery, was worth turning on. There was a noticeable difference for me, and in terms of the numbers, it was a big drop from the 200-600ms latency when in normal mode.
Note: The low latency mode only works with Android devices.
We also get ENC in these in-ear earphones, which claims to improve the microphone performance by cutting down on the background noise that is picked up, using AI. I will talk about the efficacy of this in the performance but for now, to give you a sneak peak, it does its job well. Then you have Google Fast Pair, which also worked as expected. Then there is the realme Link App, which we have covered in detail in our other reviews. It is one of the most polished apps in the industry right now, and gives you enough room to tinker with the buds.
No gripes here at all. As I said earlier, solid and well implemented features all around, especially considering the price.
realme Buds T110: Performance
Coming to the performance of the realme Buds T110, let’s start by talking about the sound signature of the buds. As you can see in the sound signature graph below, the bass is boosted, which is expected in in-ear earphones at this price. And, as it would be, with this much of a boost, it rolls into the mids and the highs, which in scenarios where dialogue is mixed with heavy background tracks, muffles them. If you are listening to tracks like Rescue Me by OneRepublic, then you will definitely notice the overwhelming bass eating into the vocals.
However, if you are someone who is a basshead, or fan or genres like Bollywood, hip-hop, or pop music, which generally ten to carry a heavy bass line, then you will not be disappointed by the performance of these in-ear earphones. And, if for some reason, you can’t get the 10mm drivers of these in-ear earphones to push out enough bass, then you also get Bass Boost+ via the realme Link app. Or if you are planning on tuning down the bass, then there are Balanced and Bright modes as well, which will help you. Again, not much to work with in terms of the sound signature, but three presets, at this point are great, and do the job well enough.
Coming to the microphone performance of these in-ear earphones. While the microphones tend to pick up noise in extreme conditions, such as a busy office space filled with geeks typing away on their mechanical keyboards, they hold their own in quieter environments. I tested these in-ear earphones sitting right to an AC and some background noise, and the microphones did a good job in cancelling out that noise. Although I did notice a bit of a reverb in the audio, which wasn’t omnipresent across scenarios, but did seep in, bringing down the score that I gave these in-ear earphones.
Battery Life
The battery life on the realme Buds T110, while not being the best, helps you get through one full workday if you are listening to music. In my tests, with the volume set to 50 per cent and all the additional features turned off, the battery lasted 6 and a half hours, which is 30 minutes short of the claimed 7 hour battery of these earbuds.
The case provides four more rounds of charging with some juice left. And, when in crunch, you can get these earbuds, as claimed by realme, to give you 120 minutes of playback time in just 10 minutes of charge.
Should you buy the realme Buds T110?
realme Buds T110 make a strong case for themselves in their price bracket. These earbuds perform well at par with the expectations, deliver above and beyond in terms of build and the robustness of the features, and bring in great value for your money to the table. While the score might suggest otherwise, these earbuds, these earbuds make for a solid option when you are looking for a pair TWS earbuds under Rs 1,500.
If you are looking for alternatives, then of the earbuds that we have tested, the Mivi DuoPods ENC F70, at Rs 1,599 and the POCO Pods are your best bets. Both these earbuds sound and score similarly to the realme buds, and honestly, the choice in this case would come down to your personal preference.
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Realme Buds T110 Key Specs, Price and Launch Date
| Release Date: | 10 Jun, 2024 |
| Market Status: | Launched |
Key Specifications
Dimensions
3.3 x 2.1 x 2.1
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Satvik Pandey, is a self-professed Steve Jobs (not Apple) fanboy, a science & tech writer, and a sports addict. At Digit, he works as a Deputy Features Editor, and manages the daily functioning of the magazine. He also reviews audio-products (speakers, headphones, soundbars, etc.), smartwatches, projectors, and everything else that he can get his hands on. A media and communications graduate, Satvik is also an avid shutterbug, and when he's not working or gaming, he can be found fiddling with any camera he can get his hands on and helping produce videos – which means he spends an awful amount of time in our studio. His game of choice is Counter-Strike, and he's still attempting to turn pro. He can talk your ear off about the game, and we'd strongly advise you to steer clear of the topic unless you too are a CS junkie. View Full Profile
