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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs SoundPEATS C30: 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
  • SoundPEATS C30
HearWiki score
84
72
Sound
8.4
7.1
Noise cancelling
8.4
6.6
Battery
7.2
8.5
Calls
8.5
6.6
Value
9.2
9.1
Price (USD)
$74
$39

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

Both shipped in 2026. The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • Buds Air8 Pro2026
  • C302026
What differsBuds Air8 ProC30

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
6.0
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IP54

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

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProC30
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$39
HearWiki score
84
72
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
18 Ω
Sensitivity
-
116 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.1
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
45 ms
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
52 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
10 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.8 g
4.6 g
Case weight
53 g
43.6 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
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

SoundPEATS C30

The SoundPEATS C30 are budget true wireless earbuds that pack an impressive feature list, including hybrid ANC, LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0, and multipoint connectivity. They deliver a comfortable fit with a warm, slightly cave-like sound signature, and offer solid battery life with the charging case. While the noise cancelling is usable but not class-leading, overall they represent strong value for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:LDAC support and Bluetooth 6.0
  • Con:ANC performance lags behind some rivals
  • Con:Sound can feel a bit cave-like
  • Con:Real-world battery with ANC shorter than claim

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

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