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FIIL T1X 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 T1X
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
55
84
Sound
6.5
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
5.5
7.2
Calls
4.2
8.5
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$50
$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 T1X (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 None.

  • T1X2020
  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsT1XBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP65
IP55

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

Specifications

T1XBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$50
$74
HearWiki score
55
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
Sound signature
bass-heavy
-
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Wireless range
30 m
-
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
50 h
Full charge time
40 min
120 min
Quick charge
5 min → 1 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.8 g
4.8 g
Case weight
40 g
53 g
Water resistance
IP65
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

FIIL T1X

The FIIL T1X are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a balanced, slightly bass-forward sound and a secure fit that suits active use. They offer app support, customizable EQ, and solid battery life, though they lack active noise cancellation and have a few control and call quality quirks.

  • Pro:Natural, balanced sound with slight bass emphasis
  • Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for sports and workouts
  • Pro:Compact case with USB-C charging
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky
  • Con:Microphone quality is below average
  • Con:Noticeable audio latency in some situations

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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