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Aukey EP-B2 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.

  • Aukey EP-B2
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
63
84
Sound
5.5
8.4
Noise cancelling
6.5
8.4
Battery
5.0
7.2
Calls
5.0
8.5
Value
6.0
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 Aukey EP-B2 (2024). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • EP-B22024
  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsEP-B2Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.1
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

EP-B2Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
63
84
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
102 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
6.5 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
50 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
8.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
43 g
53 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Aukey EP-B2

The Aukey EP-B2 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation, delivering a balanced and immersive audio experience. They feature Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable, IPX5-rated design, making them a solid budget-friendly choice for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and light rain
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 6.5 hours
  • Con:No wireless charging case
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX support

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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