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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Tanchjim Mino: 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
  • Tanchjim Mino
HearWiki score
84
67
Sound
8.4
7.1
Noise cancelling
8.4
4.2
Battery
7.2
4.8
Calls
8.5
4.0
Value
9.2
7.1
Price (USD)
$74
$42

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 Tanchjim Mino (2025). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20261 yr newer
  • Mino2025
What differsBuds Air8 ProMino

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Wear detection, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProMino
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$42
HearWiki score
84
67
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
94 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
45 ms
86 ms
Wireless range
-
20 m
Battery life
12 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
31 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
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.8 g
-
Case weight
53 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4
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

Tanchjim Mino

The Tanchjim Mino offers a balanced yet dry sound signature that may not suit everyone, but its standout feature is a powerful EQ system via the companion app, making it a flexible choice for users who like to tweak sound. It includes adaptive ANC and transparency mode, though battery life and call quality are average, and it lacks multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Excellent EQ customization via app
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode included
  • Pro:Compact and comfortable fit
  • Con:Dry, neutral sound may feel unengaging
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 5 hours
  • Con:Call quality is sub-par

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

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