True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
84Great
$232
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Great overall at around $232.
True Wireless
Realme Buds Air8 Pro
78Great
$142
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.5
Battery8.0
Calls8.5
Value7.5
Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.0
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Realme Buds Air8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $232 | $142 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver size | 10.7 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 45 ms |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 27 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | 10 min = 11 hours playback |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Google Fast Pair |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Case weight | 43.99 g | 53 g |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI call noise cancellation |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver top-tier active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a well-balanced sound profile. They offer a robust feature set including adaptive ANC, wireless charging, and IP57 water resistance, though their higher price and somewhat finicky fit may give some buyers pause. Overall, they stand out as a polished, high-performance option for iOS users willing to invest in a premium experience.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear call quality in noisy environments
- Pro:Strong battery life with the charging case
- Con:Fit can be finicky and may lose seal easily
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Only supports AAC codec
Realme Buds Air8 Pro
The Realme Buds Air8 Pro deliver a well-rounded true wireless experience under $100, combining robust noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a punchy hybrid driver sound that shines once you tweak the EQ. Battery life is solid for daily use, and the triple-device multipoint plus Bluetooth 6.1 make it a flexible pick for multitaskers, though squeezing out the best audio takes a little effort. Overall, it's a strong value option that competes well in its price bracket.
- Pro:Effective active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Clear call performance with six microphones
- Pro:Triple-device multipoint connectivity
- Con:Sound quality requires EQ tuning to reach its full potential
- Con:Battery life per charge is modest at around 12 hours
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
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