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Realme Buds Air8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2: 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
  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2
HearWiki score
84
56
Sound
8.4
5.2
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.2
3.1
Calls
8.5
4.4
Value
9.2
5.8
Price (USD)
$74
$38

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 Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2 (2020). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Buds Air8 Pro20266 yr newer
  • Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 22020
What differsBuds Air8 ProMi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Specifications

Buds Air8 ProMi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$38
HearWiki score
84
56
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
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
4 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
12 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.8 g
4.1 g
Case weight
53 g
35.4 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
No
Model code
-
TWSEJ061LS
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

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2

These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds deliver straightforward, cable-free listening for casual users who prioritize simplicity over premium extras. They offer acceptable sound for the price, reliable call quality, and a compact design with basic sweat resistance, making them a practical entry-level choice. Battery life is modest but adequate for short commutes, and the included case extends total playtime to a full day of light use.

  • Pro:Affordable price point
  • Pro:Decent call quality
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is short without case
  • Con:No USB-C or 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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