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Edifier X3s 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 X3s
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
62
84
Sound
6.7
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
6.7
7.2
Calls
5.9
8.5
Value
4.8
9.2
Price (USD)
$43
$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 X3s (2021). 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 None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • X3s2021
  • Buds Air8 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsX3sBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
SBC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

X3sBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$43
$74
HearWiki score
62
84
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
6 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Edifier X3s

The Edifier X3s deliver a dependable, budget-friendly true wireless experience with a compact build, touch controls, and IP55 protection. They extend the X3's formula with longer runtime and a dedicated gaming mode, making them a solid all-round pick under $50 despite the larger charging case. Sound leans toward practicality rather than audiophile detail, with a warm, easy-going character for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Longer battery life than predecessors
  • Pro:Responsive touch controls and gaming mode
  • Con:Charging case is bulkier than before
  • Con:Treble can sound somewhat recessed
  • Con:No active noise cancellation 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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