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EarFun Air 2 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • EarFun Air 2
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
71
84
Sound
6.9
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
8.1
7.2
Calls
6.5
8.5
Value
8.0
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 EarFun Air 2 (2024). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3 and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Air 22024
  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsAir 2Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.1
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

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

Specifications

Air 2Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$50
$74
HearWiki score
71
84
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 10 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
91 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.1
Codecs
SBC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
55 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
15 m
-
Battery life
9 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
50 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
45 g
4.8 g
Case weight
45 g
53 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

EarFun Air 2

The EarFun Air 2 true wireless earbuds prioritize high-quality audio and versatile features over noise cancellation, offering LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a robust battery life at an accessible price point. With a bass-forward signature, IPX7 water resistance, and wireless charging, they deliver strong value for budget-conscious listeners who don't require ANC.

  • Pro:LDAC codec support for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Long battery life with 40 hours total including case
  • Pro:Multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Sound may be outclassed by some rivals in clarity
  • Con:Average sensitivity of 91 dB may require higher volume levels

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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