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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 90: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 90, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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 90
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
8.4
-
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
-
Calls
8.5
-
Value
9.2
-
Price (USD)
$74
$46

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 90 (2024). 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 and Water resistance IP55 against IPX8.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 902024
What differsBuds Air8 ProSoundLiberty 90

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProSoundLiberty 90
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$46
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2-driver hybrid
13 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
45 ms
-
Battery life
12 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
30 h
Full charge time
120 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
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
IPX8
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
TT-BH097
Microphones
6
2
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 90

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 90 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a secure, IPX8-rated waterproof build, making them suitable for workouts and wet conditions. They offer a comfortable fit with multiple ear tip options, touch controls, and a total battery life of 30 hours with the charging case. Sound is delivered via 13mm dynamic drivers with support for SBC and AAC codecs, while USB-C and quick charging add convenience.

  • Pro:IPX8 water resistance
  • Pro:30-hour total battery with case
  • Pro:Quick charge (5 min for 1 hour)
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Battery life per charge is only 5 hours
  • Con:Touch controls may be accidental

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