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1MORE E1029BT vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Realme Buds Air8 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Realme Buds Air8 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $74.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Realme Buds Air8 Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE E1029BT
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
48
84
Sound
6.8
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
2.0
7.2
Calls
4.0
8.5
Value
4.5
9.2
Price (USD)
$40
$74

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Realme Buds Air8 Pro (2026) against 1MORE E1029BT (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance (IP55).

  • E1029BT2020
  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsE1029BTBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Specifications

E1029BTBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
48
84
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
14.2 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
14.2 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
3 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
12 h
50 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

1MORE E1029BT

The 1MORE E1029BT true wireless earbuds deliver a notably open and detailed sound signature for their budget-friendly price, powered by 14.2 mm dynamic drivers. They support AAC and aptX codecs for flexible audio playback, but their half-in-ear design may not fit everyone comfortably, and the battery life is on the shorter side at about 3 hours per charge.

  • Pro:Open, highly detailed sound for the price
  • Pro:Supports AAC and aptX codecs
  • Pro:Dual microphones for calls
  • Con:Quirky fit may not suit all ears
  • Con:Short 3-hour single-charge battery life
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance

Realme Buds Air8 Pro

The Realme Buds Air8 Pro are feature-rich wireless earbuds that deliver strong adaptive noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a versatile hybrid driver setup for under $100. They offer a long 12-hour battery per charge, Bluetooth 6.1 with triple-device multipoint, and IP55 water resistance, making them a solid everyday choice. Sound tuning requires some adjustment to get the best performance, but the overall package is impressive for the price.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC and usable transparency mode
  • Pro:Long 12-hour battery life with 50 hours total via case
  • Pro:Triple-device multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Sound tuning needs effort to optimize
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life per charge may vary depending on usage

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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