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Kinera YH623 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.

  • Kinera YH623
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
35
84
Sound
5.6
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
4.4
7.2
Calls
4.6
8.5
Value
3.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$48
$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 Kinera YH623 (2020). 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 Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • YH6232020
  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsYH623Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

YH623Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$48
$74
HearWiki score
35
84
Released
2020
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
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
bass-heavy
-
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
50 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 2 h
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
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
cVc 8.0
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Kinera YH623

The Kinera YH623 are true wireless earbuds with a pronounced bass-forward tuning, making them a good match for listeners who enjoy a warm, smooth sound. They offer a sturdy build, comfortable fit, and solid wireless features like Bluetooth 5.0, multipoint, and aptX support at a budget-friendly price. However, their sound signature is quite genre-specific and may not appeal to those seeking a neutral or balanced presentation.

  • Pro:Comfortable and well-built design
  • Pro:Powerful bass emphasis for warm sound
  • Pro:Includes aptX and AAC codec support
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning lacks balance
  • Con:Sound signature is genre-specific
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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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