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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Realme Buds Air8 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Realme Buds Air8 Pro - Great 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
  • Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless
HearWiki score
85
62
Sound
8.4
7.5
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
5.0
Calls
8.5
7.0
Value
9.2
6.5
Price (USD)
$74
$180

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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless (2018). 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 Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20268 yr newer
  • MOMENTUM True Wireless2018
What differsBuds Air8 ProMOMENTUM True Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProMOMENTUM True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$180
HearWiki score
85
62
Released
2026
2018
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2-driver hybrid
7 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
7 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
5 Hz - 21 kHz
Sensitivity
-
107 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
45 ms
-
Battery life
12 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
12 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Weight
4.8 g
17 g
Case weight
53 g
56.6 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
beamforming

What reviewers said

Realme Buds Air8 Pro

The Realme Buds Air8 Pro deliver a well-rounded true wireless experience under $100, combining robust noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a punchy hybrid driver sound that shines once you tweak the EQ. Battery life is solid for daily use, and the triple-device multipoint plus Bluetooth 6.1 make it a flexible pick for multitaskers, though squeezing out the best audio takes a little effort. Overall, it's a strong value option that competes well in its price bracket.

  • Pro:Effective active noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Clear call performance with six microphones
  • Pro:Triple-device multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Sound quality requires EQ tuning to reach its full potential
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at around 12 hours
  • Con:Touch controls may take time to master

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

These true wireless earbuds deliver a polished, premium feel with strong audio performance and a comfortable fit for many users. The main drawbacks are their bulkier design, limited battery life, and some reliability quirks with controls and connectivity. They offer a decent feature set for the price, but fall short of top-tier rivals in overall endurance and refinement.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with dynamic drivers
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for most ears
  • Pro:Premium build and attractive design
  • Con:Short battery life of only 4 hours per charge
  • Con:Bulky shell may not suit smaller ears
  • Con:Connectivity issues can disrupt listening

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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