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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Soundcore Life P3: 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
  • Soundcore Life P3
HearWiki score
84
74
Sound
8.4
6.8
Noise cancelling
8.4
6.5
Battery
7.2
7.0
Calls
8.5
5.8
Value
9.2
6.2
Price (USD)
$74
$53

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 Soundcore Life P3 (2021). 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 Hybrid.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Life P32021
What differsBuds Air8 ProLife P3

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

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

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

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProLife P3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$53
HearWiki score
84
74
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
45 ms
-
Wireless range
-
15 m
Battery life
12 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
6 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
35 h
Full charge time
120 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.8 g
4.9 g
Case weight
53 g
49.8 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
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

Soundcore Life P3

The Soundcore Life P3 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver strong, engaging audio and hybrid active noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. With a long battery life, wireless charging, and a customizable EQ, they offer a well-rounded package for everyday use, though their bass-heavy tuning and finicky touch controls may not suit everyone.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Engaging, customizable sound
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Con:Bass can be heavier than ideal
  • Con:Touch controls can be inconsistent
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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