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Aukey EP-M2 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-M2
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
60
84
Sound
6.1
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
4.8
7.2
Calls
5.6
8.5
Value
6.7
9.2
Price (USD)
$50
$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-M2 (2024). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • EP-M22024
  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsEP-M2Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.1
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

EP-M2Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$50
$74
HearWiki score
60
84
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 13 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
13 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
105 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.1
Codecs
AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
4 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
32 h
50 h
Full charge time
90 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
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
3.5 g
4.8 g
Case weight
40 g
53 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Aukey EP-M2

The Aukey EP-M2 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud pair that prioritizes lightweight comfort and punchy bass over extra features. With 13 mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and IPX4 water resistance, it offers a straightforward listening experience for everyday use, though its 4-hour battery per charge is modest without the case.

  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Punchy bass-forward sound signature
  • Pro:Compact charging case extends total playtime to 32 hours
  • Con:Short 4-hour battery life on a single charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Limited to AAC codec 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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