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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77: 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
  • TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77
HearWiki score
84
49
Sound
8.4
6.3
Noise cancelling
8.4
0.0
Battery
7.2
4.2
Calls
8.5
3.0
Value
9.2
-
Price (USD)
$74
$50

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 TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77 (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 772020
What differsBuds Air8 ProSoundLiberty 77

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProSoundLiberty 77
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$50
HearWiki score
84
49
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
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
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
45 ms
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
20 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
-
ANC type
adaptive
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.8 g
-
Case weight
53 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
No
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

TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77 offers a bass-forward, airy sound in a sporty, IPX7-rated design that stays secure during workouts. With touch controls, Bluetooth 5.0, and about 5 hours of playback per charge (20 with the case), it's a practical budget option for everyday and active use, though it lacks advanced extras like multipoint or USB-C.

  • Pro:Strong bass and airy treble
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain
  • Pro:Secure, tight fit ideal for sports
  • Con:No USB-C or wireless charging
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
  • 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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