QCY MeloBuds Pro vs Realme Buds Air 3
QCY MeloBuds Pro — Pick the QCY MeloBuds Pro — it leads these groups: Battery 1 Audio 1 Connectivity 1
Tap a group name to see the proof · The scoring method is public
The short answer
QCY MeloBuds Pro wins this comparison with a score of 68/100, ahead of Realme Buds Air 3 (60).
The main differences: Battery life (8.5 h vs 7 h) · Driver unit (12 mm vs 10 mm) · Bluetooth version (5.3 vs 5.2).
Scores are computed from 10 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 91 | 96 |
| Features | 100 | 100 |
| Battery | 21 | 8 |
| Audio | 78 | 51 |
| Connectivity | 61 | 56 |
How to choose
Pick the QCY MeloBuds Pro if you care about…
- Battery life 8.5 h +1.5 h vs 7 h
- Driver unit 12 mm +2 mm vs 10 mm
- Bluetooth version 5.3 +0.1 vs 5.2
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Where they differ
3 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8.5 h | 7 h | QCY MeloBuds Pro |
| Driver unit | 12 mm | 10 mm | QCY MeloBuds Pro |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | QCY MeloBuds Pro |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Design2▾
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 8.4 g |
| Sweat/water resistance | ✓ | ✓ |
Features2▾
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery2▾
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8.5 h | 7 h |
| Wireless charging case | — | — |
Audio2▾
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver unit | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| LDAC | ✓ | — |
Connectivity2▾
| QCY MeloBuds Pro | Realme Buds Air 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint connection | ✓ | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, QCY MeloBuds Pro or Realme Buds Air 3?
QCY MeloBuds Pro has the higher overall score (68 vs 60) and leads in Battery, Audio, Connectivity.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Battery life (8.5 h vs 7 h) · Driver unit (12 mm vs 10 mm) · Bluetooth version (5.3 vs 5.2).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 10 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.