Mpow M7 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

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.

Mpow M7
Realme Buds Air8 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

5.3

8.4

Noise cancelling

8.4

Battery

4.6

7.2

Calls

2.8

8.5

Value

9.2

Price (USD)

$47

$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 M7 (2019). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.

M72019
Buds Air8 Pro20267 yr newer

What differsM7Buds Air8 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.1
Top codec: aptX Adaptive; LHDC
ANC type: Feed-forward; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

M7Buds Air8 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $47; $74
HearWiki score: 48; 84
Released: 2019; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 8 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 8 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 45 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 6 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; -
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 50 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: feedforward; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; -
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Weight: -; 4.8 g
Case weight: -; 53 g
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: -; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Mpow M7 vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Spec	Mpow M7	Realme Buds Air8 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$47	$74
HearWiki score	48 / 100 Weak	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2026
Audio
Driver	8 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	8 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	6.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	45 ms
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	6 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	-
Battery incl. case	30 h	50 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	feedforward	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	-
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Design
Weight	-	4.8 g
Case weight	-	53 g
Water resistance	IPX7	IP55
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	-	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

Mpow M7

The Mpow M7 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that prioritizes a warm, bass-heavy sound signature, making it a solid pick for fans of energetic, low-end-focused audio. It offers practical features like IPX7 water resistance, aptX Adaptive support, and a compact charging case, though its sound lacks refinement and its control scheme is basic. Overall, it delivers strong value for its price, especially for those who prefer a fun, punchy tuning over neutral accuracy.

Pro:Powerful, engaging bass response
Pro:IPX7 water resistance for robust durability
Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive for better wireless audio

Con:Sound lacks refinement and detail
Con:No app support or custom EQ
Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient

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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