vs
8.9Noise control & calls4.0
9.6Battery6.0
Why is Buds Air 8 better than AeroFit 2 AI?
- Active noise cancellingYes · AeroFit 2 AI: No
- Battery life14 h vs 8 h+75%
- Total with charging case58 h vs 35 h+66%
- Driver size11 mm vs 5.5 mm2×
- Microphones6 vs 4+50%
Why is AeroFit 2 AI better than Buds Air 8?
- LDACNo · Buds Air 8: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | 42 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Microphones | 6 | 4 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 14 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 30 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 58 h | 35 h |
| Battery capacity | 62 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LHDC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 10 g |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
