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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Skullcandy Dime® 360: 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.

  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
  • Skullcandy Dime® 360
HearWiki score
84
69
Sound
8.4
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
6.5
Calls
8.5
-
Value
9.2
7.5
Price (USD)
$74
$40

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 Skullcandy Dime® 360 (2024). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Dime® 3602024
What differsBuds Air8 ProDime® 360

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
SBC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProDime® 360
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$40
HearWiki score
84
69
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
45 ms
-
Battery life
12 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.8 g
60 g
Case weight
53 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

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

Skullcandy Dime® 360

The Skullcandy Dime 360 are an affordable, compact pair of true wireless earbuds that focus on everyday convenience rather than advanced features. They offer a solid battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and a lightweight, water-resistant design, though their sound leans bass-heavy and lacks active noise cancellation. With app support and a custom EQ, they provide a decent, straightforward listening experience for budget-conscious users.

  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design
  • Pro:Long total battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning may not suit all listeners
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC only)
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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