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Cowin Apex vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cowin Apex vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Cowin Apex
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
-
7.2
Calls
-
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?

Half a step newer

Realme Buds Air8 Pro (2026) against Cowin Apex (2021). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • Apex2021
  • Buds Air8 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsApexBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Specifications

ApexBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
Not scored
84
Released
2021
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
-
6.1
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
20 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
-
50 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
1
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
cVc
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Cowin Apex

The Cowin Apex are true wireless earbuds that deliver hybrid active noise cancellation and a robust IPX7 water-resistance rating, making them suitable for workouts and commutes. With a 10mm dynamic driver, they aim to provide immersive audio, while the charging case extends total playtime to around 20 hours. Touch controls and support for voice assistants round out the feature set at an accessible price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC for effective noise reduction
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain
  • Pro:20 hours total battery with case
  • Con:Single microphone per earbud may limit call clarity
  • Con:No wireless charging case
  • Con:Average frequency response range

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

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