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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 95: 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 95
HearWiki score
84
50
Sound
8.4
4.8
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
5.0
Calls
8.5
5.7
Value
9.2
4.8
Price (USD)
$74
$40

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 95 (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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 952020
What differsBuds Air8 ProSoundLiberty 95

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX6

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProSoundLiberty 95
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$40
HearWiki score
84
50
Released
2026
2020
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
45 ms
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
18 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.8 g
-
Case weight
53 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX6
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4
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

TaoTronics SoundLiberty 95

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 95 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with an AirPods-like design, offering a warm sound signature and solid battery performance. They feature IPX6 water resistance, touch controls, and support for aptX and AAC codecs, making them a practical choice for everyday use under $50.

  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Warm, soothing sound signature
  • Pro:IPX6 water resistance for sweat and rain
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:No companion app for customization

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

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