realme has expanded its licensing collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products by launching the realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition in the Indian market.
The special-edition true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds debuted on September 21, alongside the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition smartphone.
Design, Accessories, and Themed Customization
The Harry Potter Edition carries a dedicated Magic Brown aesthetic designed around Hogwarts iconography:
- Earbuds: Styled with dark brown housings and matching silicone tips, contrasted with metallic brushed-gold stems featuring etched Hogwarts crest insignias.
- Charging Case: Finished in dark coffee-brown faux leather with a large gold Hogwarts crest stamped on the front, franchise branding on the back, and the inscription “Welcome to Hogwarts” laser-engraved onto the hinge.
- Vintage Trunk Protective Case: Includes an auxiliary leatherette protective case modeled after a vintage Hogwarts student travel trunk, outfitted with brass-finish corner rivets, retention straps, a woven lanyard cord, and a branded franchise pendant/charm.
- Software Themes & Modes: Custom Harry Potter UI pop-ups and connection sound effects via the Realme Link companion app, alongside franchise-inspired audio presets and an ambient relaxation “MindFlow” soundscape mode.
Technical Specifications
Beyond the visual redesign, the Harry Potter Edition shares the core hardware platform of the standard Realme Buds T500 Pro:
- Acoustics: 12.4mm dynamic drivers supporting Hi-Res Wireless Audio and the LHDC 5.0 codec for high-bitrate streaming.
- Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 50 dB hybrid ANC with ultra-wide 5000Hz frequency coverage and AI-based real-time fit compensation.
- Call Quality: A 6-microphone setup (three per earbud) engineered for environmental noise suppression during voice calls.
- Battery Life: A combined playback time rated up to 56 hours using the 530mAh charging case, with 62mAh batteries inside each earbud.
- Connectivity & Durability: Bluetooth 6.1 support, custom EQ configuration via the Realme Link app, and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.
Pricing and Availability
The realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition is priced at ₹6,999 in India. Official sales are scheduled to begin on September 22 at 12:00 PM IST via realme.com, realme’s official retail channels and partner platforms.