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OnePlus Buds 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • OnePlus Buds 4
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
83
89
Sound
8.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.4
9.0
Battery
6.3
9.0
Calls
8.0
8.0
Value
8.5
9.0
Price (USD)
$120
$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 OnePlus Buds 4 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OnePlus Buds 4 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.

  • Buds 42025
  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
What differsBuds 4Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

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

Specifications

Buds 4Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$120
$69
HearWiki score
83
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
hybrid
-
Driver size
11 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
15 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
18 Ω
-
Sensitivity
96.5 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
11 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
45 h
54 h
Full charge time
10 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 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
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
9.5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
50.6 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
OnePlus Buds 4
-
Microphones
3
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

OnePlus Buds 4

The OnePlus Buds 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive sound quality and effective adaptive noise cancellation for their price point. With a comfortable fit, solid battery life, and useful features like multipoint connectivity and IP55 water resistance, they make a strong case for budget-conscious buyers seeking an all-rounder. Their hybrid dual-driver setup and support for high-quality codecs further elevate the listening experience.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound from dual drivers
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
  • Con:Limited to AAC and LHDC codecs

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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