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Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro 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.

  • Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
59
84
Sound
6.4
8.4
Noise cancelling
5.4
8.4
Battery
7.0
7.2
Calls
7.1
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 Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro2020
  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsTWS NB2/ Earfun Air ProBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
SBC
LHDC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Companion app.

Specifications

TWS NB2/ Earfun Air ProBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
59
84
Released
2020
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
24 Ω
-
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
80 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
9 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
23 h
50 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
5.3 g
4.8 g
Case weight
44.7 g
53 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Edifier TWS NB2/ Earfun Air Pro

The Edifier TWS NB2, also sold as the Earfun Air Pro, is a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a comfortable fit for everyday listening. They offer a warm, balanced sound, solid battery life of up to nine hours per charge, and a practical set of features like USB-C and touch controls, making them a strong value pick. While the ANC is not the strongest and the codec support is limited to SBC, they excel in call quality and overall convenience for the price.

  • Pro:Good value for the price
  • Pro:Warm, pleasant sound signature
  • Pro:Solid battery life with charging case
  • Con:ANC is not the most powerful
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No wireless charging or multipoint

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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