Hidizs H1 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.

True Wireless

Hidizs H1

51Average

$50

Full review data

True Wireless

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.

Hidizs H1
Realme Buds Air8 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

6.3

8.4

Noise cancelling

8.4

Battery

5.0

7.2

Calls

5.0

8.5

Value

5.7

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 Hidizs H1 (2018). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection and Custom EQ.

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Buds Air8 Pro20268 yr newer

What differsH1Buds Air8 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.1
Top codec: aptX; LHDC
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

Level on: Companion app.

Specifications

H1Buds Air8 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $50; $74
HearWiki score: 51; 84
Released: 2018; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 10.2 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10.2 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 20 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 112 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 45 ms
Battery life: 8 h; 12 h
Battery incl. case: -; 50 h
Full charge time: 60 min; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; -
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Weight: 20 g; 4.8 g
Case weight: -; 53 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; Yes
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; -
Microphones: 1; 6
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Hidizs H1 vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Spec	Hidizs H1	Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$50	$74
HearWiki score	51 / 100 Average	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2018	2026
Audio
Driver	10.2 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10.2 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	20 Ω	-
Sensitivity	112 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	6.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	45 ms
Battery
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery incl. case	-	50 h
Full charge time	60 min	120 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	-
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Design
Weight	20 g	4.8 g
Case weight	-	53 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	Yes
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	1	6
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

Hidizs H1

The Hidizs H1 is a budget-friendly wireless IEM that pairs a 10.2mm dynamic driver with a Bluetooth 5.0 cable, offering a mild V-shaped sound with decent bass depth. It supports multiple codecs including aptX Low Latency, but its average technical performance and modest battery life keep it from standing out among peers. Practical design and comfortable fit make it a solid everyday option for casual listeners.

Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
Pro:Supports aptX, aptX Low Latency, AAC, and SBC
Pro:Deep-reaching bass with a mild V-shaped signature

Con:Battery life is limited at around 8 hours
Con:Volume control on the cable is restricted
Con:Technical performance is only average

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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