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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Realme Buds Air 8 Pro

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where Buds Air 8 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Realme Buds Air 8 Pro
Realme · 2026Buds Air 8 Pro
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
4.5Battery9.6

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Buds Air 8 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Buds Air 8 Pro: No

Why is Buds Air 8 Pro better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 12 h+60%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6.1+17%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 8 mm+38%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—50 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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