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Edifier FitBuds Turbo 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.

  • Edifier FitBuds Turbo
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
63
84
Sound
6.3
8.4
Noise cancelling
6.4
8.4
Battery
8.0
7.2
Calls
6.2
8.5
Value
9.1
9.2
Price (USD)
$46
$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

Both shipped in 2026. The Realme Buds Air8 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0.

  • FitBuds Turbo2026
  • Buds Air8 Pro2026
What differsFitBuds TurboBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
6.1

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

FitBuds TurboBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$46
$74
HearWiki score
63
84
Released
2026
2026
Availability
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
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
45 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
9 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
50 h
Full charge time
15 min
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
4.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Edifier FitBuds Turbo

The Edifier FitBuds Turbo are wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a 10mm dynamic driver, offering a balanced sound profile. With Bluetooth 6.0 and LDAC support, they provide high-quality wireless audio, while multipoint connectivity and a 40-hour total battery life enhance convenience. The earbuds also feature a quick charge function, delivering 2 hours of playback from a 15-minute charge.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Supports LDAC codec for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Multipoint connection allows seamless device switching
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 9 hours per charge
  • Con:No wireless charging case
  • Con:IP54 rating may not be sufficient for heavy workouts

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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