Realme Buds Air 8

Realme Buds Air 8

Launched Jan 2026 · Earbuds (TWS)

69
OkayGifng score
Good for bassGood for noise-cancellingGood for commuteGood for value

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Score breakdown

Sound
66
Noise cancelling
70
Battery
91
Features
89
Calls
53
Comfort & fit
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Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Full, warm bass that keeps vocals intact; good spatial audio
  • ANC handles traffic, office and home noise
  • Long battery, about 11 h in its run-down test
  • Light, secure and comfortable
  • Rare three-device connection
  • Very effective ANC without ear pressure
  • Natural transparency with voice boost; wind reduction works outdoors

Cons

  • Detail and airiness take a back seat to bass
  • Transparency sounds artificial
  • App unreliable, kept losing the buds
  • No USB-C cable in the box; case not water rated
  • Calls just fine
  • Default sound is bass-heavy and too loud until tuned
  • Stiff case lid is hard to open one-handed
  • DigitJan 2026

    One of the safest buys under Rs 4,000 for strong ANC, warm bass-led sound and long battery, if you can live with a flaky app.

  • SmartprixJan 2026

    Strong mid-range pick with excellent ANC, good transparency and wind control; sound needs setting changes to shine.

  • PCQuestJan 2026

    A dependable everyday pair that is easy to recommend, though not flawless.

  • GeekmanJan 2026

    Strong budget value under Rs 5,000 with punchy dual-driver sound and good ANC, though battery falls well short of claims.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers11 mm 2× dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0
Hi-Res audioYes
Spatial audioYes
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCAdaptive, up to 55 dB (maker's figure)
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone14 h, 5.5 h with ANC
With the case58 h, 30 h with ANC
Measured in a test11 h (about 11 h continuous with ANC off, LHDC on, 80% volume; Smartprix saw about 6 h with ANC + LHDC; Geekman 5-6 h (ANC off, LHDC))
Fast charging10 min = 11 h (claimed)
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones6
Call noise reduction6-mic AI ENC, wind noise reduction
Connection
Bluetooth5.4
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game mode45 ms (maker's figure), game mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Water resistanceIP55
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionYes
Other
ColoursMaster Gold, Master Grey, Master Purple

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