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OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro 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.

  • OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
80
84
Sound
7.3
8.4
Noise cancelling
7.4
8.4
Battery
8.7
7.2
Calls
7.5
8.5
Value
9.1
9.2
Price (USD)
$37
$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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2026. The Realme Buds Air8 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0.

  • Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro2026
  • Buds Air8 Pro2026
What differsBuds / Nord Buds 4 ProBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
6.1

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Buds / Nord Buds 4 ProBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$74
HearWiki score
80
84
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
28 Ω
-
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
45 ms
Battery life
13 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
34.2 g
53 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro

The OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro are versatile wireless earbuds that aim to cover all bases without excelling in any single area. They offer adaptive noise cancelling, a comfortable fit, clear calls, and decent sound that can be improved with EQ adjustments. While they pack many features for the price, nothing stands out as exceptional in the current budget market.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode included
  • Pro:Clear call quality with six microphones
  • Con:Sound quality requires EQ tweaking to shine
  • Con:ANC performance is usable but not outstanding
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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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