Blackview Airbuds 8 Wireless Earbuds: ANC, Bluetooth 5.3, IPX7

The Blackview Airbuds 8 are true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.3, hybrid noise cancelling and a charging case that extends playtime to 56 hours. Blackview designed them for music, calls and workouts, with an IPX7 water-resistance class and a lightweight semi-in-ear shape.

Sound and drivers

Each earbud has a 13mm dynamic driver with a triple-layer diaphragm. Blackview says this gives tighter bass and cleaner treble across music, calls and video. In general, a larger driver can move more air, which helps with low frequencies, but tuning matters as much as size.

Noise cancelling and microphones

The earbuds use hybrid ANC, which in general combines microphones outside and inside the earbud to reduce steady sounds such as engine hum or air conditioning. Blackview says it blocks steady background noise. It will not remove sudden sounds such as voices. Four ENC (environmental noise cancelling) microphones focus on your voice during calls, according to Blackview.

Battery and charging

Blackview quotes up to 8 hours on a single charge and 56 hours in total with the charging case. A 10-minute quick charge over USB-C adds 3 hours. Battery life varies with volume and whether ANC is on.

Bluetooth 5.3 and range

Bluetooth 5.3 is intended to give a more stable connection and lower latency. Blackview quotes a range of up to 49 feet (about 15 m) in open space. Walls and interference shorten that. For gaming or video, latency depends on the phone and apps as well as the earbuds.

Fit and comfort

Each earbud weighs 0.14 oz (about 4 g), and three sizes of soft tips are included. The semi-in-ear design is meant to stay light on the ear. Fit is personal, so try the tip sizes to get a secure seal.

Water resistance

IPX7 means the earbuds are designed to survive immersion in shallow water for a short time, so sweat and rain are fine. The IPX7 class applies to the earbuds, not necessarily the charging case, and water resistance can fade over time. Dry the earbuds and the charging contacts before charging.

Controls

Touch sensors handle skipping tracks, volume, calls and voice assistants such as Siri. Blackview lists compatibility with iPhone and Android phones and laptops.

Who it suits

They suit commuters, gym users and people who take frequent calls and want a light, pocketable case.

What to check before you buy

• Fit: make sure one of the three tip sizes seals comfortably.
• Codecs: check which audio codecs your phone supports if sound quality matters.
• Controls: confirm which touch gestures can be customised in the manual.
• Case: check whether the case is also water-resistant.
• Warranty: confirm the terms with the seller.

The short version

• Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds with 13mm drivers and hybrid ANC.
• Four ENC microphones for calls.
• Up to 8 hours per charge and 56 hours with the case; 10 minutes of charging adds 3 hours.
• IPX7 water resistance and three sizes of ear tips.
• Touch controls for music, calls and voice assistants.

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