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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Skullcandy Indy Fuel: 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 Indy Fuel
HearWiki score
84
56
Sound
8.4
5.6
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
5.2
Calls
8.5
4.7
Value
9.2
-
Price (USD)
$74
$52

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 Indy Fuel (2021). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against None. The Skullcandy Indy Fuel answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Indy Fuel2021
What differsBuds Air8 ProIndy Fuel

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
SBC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProIndy Fuel
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$52
HearWiki score
84
56
Released
2026
2021
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
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
45 ms
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
30 h
Full charge time
120 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.8 g
12 g
Case weight
53 g
61 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
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 Indy Fuel

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds offer a practical, budget-friendly true wireless option with a comfortable fit and dependable performance. They provide a balanced sound profile with accurate bass, though mids and treble can sound recessed, and feature useful extras like wireless charging and multipoint connectivity. With a lightweight build and IP55 resistance, they're a solid pick for everyday use.

  • Pro:Accurate bass response
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Wireless charging support
  • Con:Recessed mids and treble
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • 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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