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Huawei Freebuds 6i vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: OPPO Enco Air5 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $69.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Huawei Freebuds 6i
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
74
89
Sound
6.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.9
9.0
Battery
4.8
9.0
Calls
6.6
8.0
Value
8.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$85
$69

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Huawei Freebuds 6i (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Huawei Freebuds 6i brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3.

  • Freebuds 6i2024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsFreebuds 6iEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Freebuds 6iEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$69
HearWiki score
74
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
11 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
11 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
54 h
Full charge time
40 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
5.4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
34 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
DNN
-

What reviewers said

Huawei Freebuds 6i

The Huawei FreeBuds 6i are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation and call clarity, making them a strong alternative to pricier flagship models. They offer a well-rounded feature set including adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and multi-device connectivity, though the sound signature could use a bit more energy. For the price, they deliver impressive performance and value, especially for those prioritizing noise isolation and dependable controls.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancelling for the price
  • Pro:Clear call quality with triple microphone setup
  • Pro:Support for LDAC and L2HC 2.0 high-res codecs
  • Con:Sound could be livelier or more dynamic
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life drops notably with ANC enabled

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro are true wireless earbuds with 12mm drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation, offering a versatile listening experience. Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and IP55 water resistance make them practical for daily use.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for immersive listening
  • Pro:13-hour battery per earbud, 54 hours with case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC codec
  • Con:No wireless charging, only USB-C
  • Con:Sensitivity at 122 dB may be too high for some
  • Con:Touch controls may be accidentally triggered

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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