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Bomaker Sifi TWS 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.

  • Bomaker Sifi TWS
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
49
84
Sound
6.5
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
4.4
7.2
Calls
1.8
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 TWS (2019). 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 against IPX7.

  • Sifi TWS2019
  • Buds Air8 Pro20267 yr newer
What differsSifi TWSBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Sifi TWSBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
49
84
Released
2019
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
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
50 h
Full charge time
10 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Companion app
-
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

What reviewers said

Bomaker Sifi TWS

The Bomaker Sifi TWS earbuds pack impressive sound and features into a very small, budget-friendly design. They deliver clear highs, balanced bass, and solid detail, along with comfortable fit, long battery life, and dependable wireless performance. While call quality and sports fit are not their strengths, they remain a strong value pick for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Compact, lightweight design for comfortable wear
  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound with balanced bass and clear treble
  • Pro:Strong battery life with 30 total hours using the case
  • Con:Call quality is below average for voice conversations
  • Con:No ear wings or fins for a secure sports fit
  • Con:Lacks active noise cancellation and wireless charging

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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