Bomaker Sifi II 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.

True Wireless

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.

Bomaker Sifi II
Realme Buds Air8 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

6.1

8.4

Noise cancelling

8.4

Battery

4.7

7.2

Calls

2.5

8.5

Value

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 Bomaker Sifi II (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

Sifi II2020
Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer

What differsSifi IIBuds Air8 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.1
Top codec: AAC; LHDC
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Sifi IIBuds Air8 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $40; $74
HearWiki score: 49; 84
Released: 2020; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 6 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 6 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 6 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 45 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 6.5 h; 12 h
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 50 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; -
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 4.5 g; 4.8 g
Case weight: -; 53 g
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 2; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Bomaker Sifi II vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Spec	Bomaker Sifi II	Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$40	$74
HearWiki score	49 / 100 Weak	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2026
Audio
Driver	6 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	6 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	6 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	6.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	45 ms
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	6.5 h	12 h
Battery incl. case	30 h	50 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	-
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	4.5 g	4.8 g
Case weight	-	53 g
Water resistance	IPX7	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	2	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

Bomaker Sifi II

The Bomaker Sifi II is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that prioritizes solid battery life, reliable Bluetooth connectivity, and an energetic sound profile suited for pop and dance tracks. Its IPX7 waterproofing and comfortable fit make it a dependable daily companion, though call quality and video sync on iPhones may leave some users wanting more. Overall, it delivers strong value for its price point without aiming for audiophile-level refinement.

Pro:Excellent battery life (6.5 hours per charge, 30 with case)
Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain resistance
Pro:Engaging sound for modern music genres

Con:Call quality is below average
Con:Video playback lag on iPhones
Con:Sound lacks exceptional detail or refinement

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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