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EarFun Air Pro SV 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.

  • EarFun Air Pro SV
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
65
84
Sound
7.0
8.4
Noise cancelling
5.3
8.4
Battery
4.5
7.2
Calls
5.5
8.5
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$51
$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 Pro SV (2022). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Air Pro SV2022
  • Buds Air8 Pro20264 yr newer
What differsAir Pro SVBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.1
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

Air Pro SVBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$51
$74
HearWiki score
65
84
Released
2022
2026
Availability
Still sold new
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
Bluetooth
5.2
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
80 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
15 m
-
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
4.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
24 h
50 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

EarFun Air Pro SV

The EarFun Air Pro SV offers a balanced blend of hybrid active noise cancellation and lively, detailed audio for a budget-friendly price. With Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint support, and a comfortable fit, it's a versatile option for everyday listening, though its call quality and wind handling may not suit heavy commuters.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Engaging, detailed sound signature
  • Pro:Supports multipoint and wireless charging
  • Con:Average call quality in noisy environments
  • Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC on
  • Con:No aptX 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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