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Haylou Flowbuds N55 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.

  • Haylou Flowbuds N55
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
75
84
Sound
6.5
8.4
Noise cancelling
6.8
8.4
Battery
8.4
7.2
Calls
6.1
8.5
Value
8.4
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?

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. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Flowbuds N552026
  • Buds Air8 Pro2026
What differsFlowbuds N55Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
6.1

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

Flowbuds N55Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
75
84
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
12.4 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
123 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
12 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
-
Battery incl. case
40 h
50 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1.5 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Haylou Flowbuds N55

The Haylou Flowbuds N55 deliver impressive value at a budget price, combining adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a 12.4 mm dynamic driver for a warm, bass-forward sound. With strong battery life, comfortable fit, and multipoint connectivity, these earbuds are a well-rounded choice for everyday use, though the tuning may not appeal to everyone.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with up to 40 hours total using the case
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC performs well for the price
  • Pro:Support for LDAC codec for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:Warm-bassy tuning may not suit fans of neutral or treble-heavy sound
  • Con:No wireless charging despite USB-C support
  • Con:Battery life drops to 10 hours with ANC enabled

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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