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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Wavefun GamingBuds X: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Wavefun GamingBuds X, 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
  • Wavefun GamingBuds X
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
8.4
-
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
-
Calls
8.5
-
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 Wavefun GamingBuds X (2024). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
  • GamingBuds X2024
What differsBuds Air8 ProGamingBuds X

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProGamingBuds X
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$50
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2-driver hybrid
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
45 ms
-
Battery life
12 h
15 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
-
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.8 g
-
Case weight
53 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Model code
-
Wavefun XBuds
Microphones
6
-
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

Wavefun GamingBuds X

The Wavefun GamingBuds X are budget-friendly wireless earbuds with ear hooks, built for active use thanks to IPX7 waterproofing and a low-latency game mode. They deliver punchy bass from 11mm dynamic drivers and offer long battery life, though they lack active noise cancellation. Best for gamers or athletes seeking durable, no-frills audio.

  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating
  • Pro:45ms low-latency game mode
  • Pro:Long 15-hour battery life
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only AAC codec support
  • Con:No wireless charging

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

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