Realme Buds Air 8 Launched in India With 55dB ANC and Spatial Audio

realme has officially launched the Realme Buds Air 8 in India, expanding its true wireless lineup with a strong focus on audio quality, active noise cancellation, and AI-powered features. At an aggressive price point, the Buds Air 8 aim to bring flagship-grade audio features to the mid-range TWS segment.

Audio Hardware & Sound Tuning

Realme is pushing a premium audio setup this time:

• Premier dual-driver system
  • 11mm woofer
  • 6mm micro-plane tweeter
• Dual DAC audio processing
• Dual N52 NdFeB magnets
• Tuned for:
  • Deeper bass
  • Clear vocals
  • Better instrument separation

Audio enhancements include:

• 3D Spatial Audio
• Dynamic Audio
• NextBass algorithm for punchier low-end response

Noise Cancellation & Call Quality

Noise control is a major highlight of the Buds Air 8:

• Up to 55dB Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation
• 6-mic AI deep noise cancellation for calls
• Designed to reduce:
  • Traffic noise
  • Office chatter
  • Wind and background sounds

This makes them suitable for both music listening and clear voice calls.

Codec Support & Connectivity

The Buds Air 8 support a wide range of high-quality codecs:

• Hi-Res Audio certified
• LHDC 5.0
• LDAC
• AAC
• SBC

Connectivity features:

• Bluetooth 5.4
• 45ms ultra-low latency mode
• Ideal for:
  • Gaming
  • Video streaming
  • Lip-sync accuracy

AI Features & Smart Tools

Realme is integrating AI more deeply into its audio products:

• AI Voice Assistant 2.0
• Powered by Google Gemini
• Supports:
  • Live translation
  • Face-to-face translation
• Useful for travel and real-time conversations

Battery Life & Charging

Battery performance is another strong point:

• Up to 58 hours total playback (ANC off)
• Fast charging support:
  • 10 minutes of charge = up to 11 hours of playback
• Suitable for long listening sessions without frequent charging

Build Quality & Design

Realme continues its design-focused approach:

• IP55 dust and water resistance (earbuds)
• Nature-Touch Master Design
• Designed in collaboration with Naoto Fukasawa
• Focus on comfort and a premium feel

Pricing, Colours & Availability

Realme has priced the Buds Air 8 aggressively:

• Price: ₹3,799 (≈ $43)
• First sale offer: ₹200 instant discount
• Sale starts: January 16
• Available via: Realme website, Amazon, Flipkart, and offline stores

Colour options:

• Master Gold
• Master Grey
• Master Purple

Final Thoughts

With powerful ANC, dual drivers, Hi-Res codec support, AI features, and long battery life—all under ₹4,000—the Realme Buds Air 8 offer strong value. They’re clearly aimed at users who want premium audio features without paying flagship prices.