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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Soundcore Spirit X2: 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.

  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
  • Soundcore Spirit X2
HearWiki score
84
59
Sound
8.4
6.4
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
7.3
Calls
8.5
6.1
Value
9.2
-
Price (USD)
$74
$45

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 Spirit X2 (2020). 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.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
  • Spirit X22020
What differsBuds Air8 ProSpirit X2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IP68

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProSpirit X2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$45
HearWiki score
84
59
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2-driver hybrid
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
85 Ω
Sensitivity
-
101 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
45 ms
-
Battery life
12 h
9 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
36 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
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.8 g
11 g
Case weight
53 g
103 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP68
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
cVc 8.0

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 Spirit X2

The Soundcore Spirit X2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds built for intense workouts, boasting an IP68 rating for exceptional water and dust resistance. They deliver a punchy bass-forward sound, a long 36-hour total battery life with the case, and support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, making them a solid value for athletes. The design prioritizes a secure fit, though the bulky shape and finicky controls may not suit everyone.

  • Pro:Excellent IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Strong battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs
  • Con:Bulky design may be uncomfortable for some
  • Con:Controls can be cumbersome to use
  • Con:No wear detection sensor

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

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