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OneOdio A100 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.

  • OneOdio A100
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
45
84
Sound
5.2
8.4
Noise cancelling
3.1
8.4
Battery
6.0
7.2
Calls
3.8
8.5
Value
-
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?

New platform

Realme Buds Air8 Pro (2026) against OneOdio A100 (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward.

  • A1002020
  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsA100Buds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

A100Buds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$74
HearWiki score
45
84
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
9 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
9 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
93 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
8 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
-
Battery incl. case
30 h
50 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
14 g
4.8 g
Case weight
54 g
53 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

OneOdio A100

The OneOdio A100 is a very affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that packs in active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and a long-lasting case for around $40. While the ANC is only modest and call quality is lackluster, they offer a comfortable fit and dependable battery life, making them a solid choice for casual, budget-minded listeners who prioritize endurance over premium features.

  • Pro:Very affordable price for ANC earbuds
  • Pro:Good battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Includes wireless charging and USB-C
  • Con:Noise cancellation is modest, not class-leading
  • Con:Call quality is weak
  • Con:Video playback can have noticeable lag

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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