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Mpow M20 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.

  • Mpow M20
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
49
84
Sound
5.0
8.4
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
7.2
7.2
Calls
4.5
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 Mpow M20 (2018). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against aptX. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection and Custom EQ.

  • M202018
  • Buds Air8 Pro20268 yr newer
What differsM20Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
aptX
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Specifications

M20Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$50
$74
HearWiki score
49
84
Released
2018
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
-
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
-
11 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
106 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
-
4.8 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
cVc 8.0
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Mpow M20

The Mpow M20 are budget true wireless earbuds that stand out for their exceptional battery life, including a huge total playtime with the case, and solid waterproofing. They offer active noise cancellation and a comfortable fit, making them a strong value pick for those who prioritize endurance and practical features over premium extras.

  • Pro:Excellent total battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for workouts and rain
  • Pro:Includes active noise cancellation at a budget price
  • Con:Sound quality is firmly budget-tier
  • Con:No USB-C charging port
  • Con:Lacks app support and customization options

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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