Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Earbuds Compared: Long Battery Life, ANC and Fast Charging
This article compares five wireless earbuds for people who do not want to charge often.
The realme Buds Air 8 have the longest advertised battery life at 58 hours with their case.
The CMF Buds 2 and OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro also last for more than 50 hours with their cases.
OnePlus Buds 4 last up to 45 hours, while Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro last up to 30 hours.
Noise cancellation can help make outside sounds quieter.
Fast charging gives several models extra listening time after a short charge.
Buyers liked sound, comfort and battery life across the products, but some reported concerns about bass, fit, controls or ANC performance.
Advertised battery figures may be lower in everyday use when ANC, high volume or certain Bluetooth codecs are active.
The best choice depends on whether someone values low price, long battery life or premium features.
realme Buds Air 8 offer the longest listed battery life, reaching up to 58 hours with the charging case.
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 provide up to 55 hours, 48dB hybrid ANC and six microphones at ₹2,799.
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro deliver up to 54 hours, 55dB ANC and up to 13 hours of playback after 10 minutes of charging.
OnePlus Buds 4 offer up to 45 hours, dual-driver audio and 55dB adaptive ANC at ₹6,499.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro provide up to 30 hours and premium features, but several capabilities work best with a Galaxy phone.
- Who
- The article evaluates earbuds from CMF by Nothing, realme, OnePlus and Samsung for prospective buyers.
- What
- It compares five wireless earbud models, focusing on battery life, charging speed, noise cancellation, sound and features.
- Why
- To help buyers choose earbuds that provide longer playback and fewer charging interruptions.
Long-runtime value
Premium features
Battery life versus advanced capabilities
Long-runtime value
CMF by Nothing Buds 2, realme Buds Air 8 and OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro emphasize lower listed prices and roughly 54 to 58 hours of case-supported playback.
Premium features
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro offer up to 30 hours, but add adaptive ANC, Galaxy AI features, 360 Audio, voice detection and other premium capabilities.
Value versus premium pricing
Long-runtime value
The CMF Buds 2 are listed at ₹2,799, while the realme Buds Air 8 and OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro are presented as feature-rich alternatives without flagship pricing.
Premium features
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro are listed at ₹20,910 and are positioned for buyers seeking premium audio and features, particularly with Galaxy phones.
Advertised endurance versus everyday performance
Long-runtime value
Long battery claims can reduce charging interruptions, with fast charging adding several hours after a short charge on several models.
Premium features
The article cautions that ANC, high volume and certain Bluetooth codecs can reduce actual playback below manufacturers' advertised maximums.
- Longest advertised battery life
- realme Buds Air 8: up to 58 hours with the charging case
- Lowest listed price
- CMF by Nothing Buds 2: ₹2,799
- Fastest listed quick charge
- OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro: up to 13 hours after 10 minutes
- Premium model
- Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: ₹20,910 listed price
- ANC range
- The listed models offer up to 48dB or 55dB ANC, depending on the product
- Battery-life caveat
- Actual playback may be shorter because ANC, volume and Bluetooth codecs affect battery use