Realme Buds Air 8 launched in India with 55dB ANC and LHDC 5.0 support

Realme has launched the Buds Air 8 in India alongside the Realme 16 Pro series smartphones. The earbuds pack dual drivers (11mm + 6mm), LHDC 5.0 support, and up to 55dB active noise cancellation with adaptive ANC that adjusts based on ear shape and ambient noise. This article will discuss everything about the Realme Buds Air 8, including its specifications, availability, and pricing in Nepal. Let's get into the details.

Realme Buds Air 8 Overview

Audio Quality and Drivers

The Buds Air 8 uses a dual-driver setup with an 11mm driver for bass and a 6mm driver for mids and highs. The earbuds support SBC, AAC, and LHDC 5.0 codecs. LHDC 5.0 is definitely the standout here. it's a high-resolution wireless codec that supports sampling rates up to 96kHz and transmission speeds up to 1000kbps. 

The Buds Air 8 is Hi-Res Audio certified, and Realme's also included a NextBass algorithm to increase low-frequency output. Moreover, the earbuds support 3D spatial audio using HRTF-based spatial and dynamic audio processing. 

Noise Cancellation

The Buds Air 8 features ANC up to 55dB and what sets it apart from some of its competitors is the Ear Canal Adaptive ANC, which adjusts noise cancellation based on your ear shape and how well the earbuds fit. There's also real-time adaptive ANC that responds to changes in ambient noise levels. You can switch between three ANC modes (balanced, deep, and mild) via the Realme Link app.

The six-microphone system (three per earbud: feedforward, feedback, and talk mics) improves voice pickup during calls, even in windy or rainy conditions. That's useful if you take calls outdoors frequently.

Connectivity and Low Latency

The connecitivty here is quite typical as one would get in any earbuds. The Buds Air 8, like everything else, runs Bluetooth 5.4 with a range of up to 10 meters. It supports three-device connection, so you can pair it with your phone, laptop, and tablet simultaneously. There's also Swift Pair for quick PC pairing and a low-latency mode with 45ms response time. 

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AI Features

Realme has also included AI Live Translator with face-to-face translation support for over 30 languages.  And there's also AI Voice Assistant 2.0 powered by Google Gemini, which handles weather updates, general knowledge queries, and basic advice. 

Battery Life and Durability

The earbuds pack 62mAh batteries each, while the charging case holds 530mAh. Here, Realme claims that these buds can provide 14 hours of playback by themselves and 58 hours total with the charging case. Similary, if you were think about how long it takes to charge, then the answer is around 1 hour for the earbuds and 2 hours for the earbuds and case together.  Other than that, the Buds Air 8 carries IP55 dust and water resistance. 

Realme Buds Air 8 Specifications

• Design, build: IP55 dust and water resistance, Colors: Master Grey, Master Gold, Master Purple
• Audio: Dual driver (11mm + 6mm), SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 codecs, Hi-Res Audio certified, 96kHz sampling rate, 1000kbps transmission speed
• ANC: Up to 55dB, Ear Canal Adaptive ANC, real-time adaptive ANC, three ANC modes (balanced, deep, mild)
• Microphones: Six-microphone system
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, 10m range, three-device connection, Swift Pair, 45ms low-latency gaming mode
• AI Features: AI Live Translator (30+ languages), AI Voice Assistant 2.0 (powered by Google Gemini)
• Battery: 62mAh (earbuds), 530mAh (case), 14 hours playback (earbuds only, ANC off), 58 hours total with case, 1 hour charging (earbuds), 2 hours charging (earbuds + case)
• Charging: USB Type-C

Realme Buds Air 8 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Realme Buds Air 8 is priced at INR 3,799 in India, with a launch offer reducing the price to INR 3,599. The earbuds are available in Master Grey, Master Gold, and Master Purple.