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FIIL T1 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.

  • FIIL T1 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
61
84
Sound
7.1
8.4
Noise cancelling
3.2
8.4
Battery
5.0
7.2
Calls
5.8
8.5
Value
-
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 FIIL T1 Pro (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • T1 Pro2020
  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsT1 ProBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

T1 ProBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$43
$74
HearWiki score
61
84
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6.1 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
6.1 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
15 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
7 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
-
Battery incl. case
32 h
50 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
5 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.6 g
4.8 g
Case weight
32 g
53 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

FIIL T1 Pro

The FIIL T1 Pro offers a compelling budget-friendly true wireless experience with detailed sound, improved comfort, and solid call quality in a compact design. It packs hybrid ANC, wireless charging, and a long battery life with the case, though its noise cancellation is not the strongest and app support can be finicky. Overall, it's a strong value pick for music lovers on a tight budget.

  • Pro:Detailed and engaging audio for the price
  • Pro:Compact, comfortable fit suitable for sports
  • Pro:Good call quality with four microphones
  • Con:ANC performance is below average
  • Con:App support can be tricky and limit controls
  • Con:No transparency mode or multipoint connection

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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