realme Buds T300 Review
The Quick Verdict The T300 is realme's attempt to bring premium features down to the budget...
Earbuds Under ₹2000
realme Buds T300
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3.75/5
Battery Life: 40 Hours
Driver Size: 12.4mm Driver
Noise Cancellation: Yes (30dB ANC)
Bluetooth: 5.3
Water Resistance: IP55
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Earbud Specifications
Earbuds Under ₹2000Battery Life
40 Hours
Driver Size
12.4mm Driver
Noise Cancellation
Yes (30dB ANC)
Bluetooth
5.3
Water Resistance
IP55
Audio Codec
AAC, SBC
Case Battery
40 hours total
Weight
4.1g (each)
Microphone
Yes
Low Latency
50ms
Type
TWS
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Noise Cancel
No
Best For
Everyday
Our Review
The Quick Verdict
The T300 is realme's attempt to bring premium features down to the budget segment, and it mostly works. The 12.4mm drivers produce a surprisingly wide soundstage for the price. The 50ms low latency mode is actually measurable and usable for competitive mobile gaming — PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile feel properly synced.
Who Should Buy?
| Buy If | Skip If |
|---|---|
| you're a mobile gamer who needs low latency | you have small ears or prioritize bass-heavy music |
Bottom Line
Great for gaming, average for everything else. Buy if you're a mobile gamer who needs low latency. Skip if you have small ears or prioritize bass-heavy music. Rating: 3.75/5
Rating: 3.75/5
Pros
- + The T300 is realme's attempt to bring premium features down to the budget segment, and it mostly works. The 12.4mm drivers produce a surprisingly wide soundstage for the price. The 50ms low latency mode is actually measurable and usable for competitive mobile gaming — PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile feel properly synced. IP55 rating adds dust resistance on top of water resistance, which matters more than you'd think for Indian conditions. The 40-hour total battery is solid, and realme's fast charging gives about 2 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.
Cons
- − The fit is polarizing — the stem design doesn't sit securely in smaller ears. I've had them fall out during runs. The bass is present but lacks the punch of boAt's tuning. At ₹1,799, you're approaching the territory of better options during sales. The case is bulky for pocket carry.
Verdict
Great for gaming, average for everything else. Buy if you're a mobile gamer who needs low latency. Skip if you have small ears or prioritize bass-heavy music.
7.5/10
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Spec Comparison
Side-by-side vs alternatives| Spec | ★ realme Buds T300 | OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro | boAt Nirvana Zenith Pro | JBL C100SI |
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Battery Life
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40 Hours | 50 Hours | 80 Hours | 12 Hours |
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Driver Size
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12.4mm Driver | 12.4mm | 12mm | 9mm |
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Noise Cancellation
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Yes (30dB ANC) | 55dB Hybrid ANC | 50dB Hybrid Adaptive ANC | No |
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Bluetooth
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5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Water Resistance
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IP55 | IP55 | IPX4 | No |
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Audio Codec
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AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
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Case Battery
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40 hours total | 54 hours (with case) | 80 hours (with case) | N/A (Wired) |
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Weight
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4.1g (each) | 4.4g per bud | 45g (with case) | 12g |
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Microphone
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Yes | 6 Mics + AI ENC | Yes, with ENC | Yes |
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Low Latency
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50ms | 94ms | 60ms BEAST Mode | No |
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Type
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TWS | In-Ear TWS | In-Ear TWS | Wired |
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
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Noise Cancel
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No | Yes (55dB Hybrid ANC) | Yes (50dB Hybrid Adaptive ANC) | No |
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Best For
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Everyday | 55dB ANC | Good Soundstage | Wired Classic |
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