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Huawei Freebuds SE 4 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Huawei Freebuds SE 4
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
79
89
Sound
7.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.2
9.0
Battery
9.0
9.0
Calls
6.8
8.0
Value
8.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$80
$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?

New platform

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Huawei Freebuds SE 4 (2025). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • Freebuds SE 42025
  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
What differsFreebuds SE 4Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Freebuds SE 4Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$80
$69
HearWiki score
79
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
10 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
50 h
54 h
Full charge time
110 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.3 g
4.4 g
Case weight
36 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
2
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

Huawei Freebuds SE 4

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that prioritize comfort, solid battery life, and effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price. They deliver a warm, pleasant sound signature that works well at moderate volumes, though they lack multipoint connectivity and have some limitations in build and app availability. Overall, they offer strong everyday value for budget-conscious listeners.

  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Long battery life with case (up to 50 hours)
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Build quality feels budget-oriented
  • Con:App availability can be limited in some regions

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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