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OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro 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 / Nord Buds 4 Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
80
89
Sound
7.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.4
9.0
Battery
8.7
9.0
Calls
7.5
8.0
Value
9.1
9.0
Price (USD)
$37
$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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2026. The OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wear detection.

  • Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro2026
  • Enco Air5 Pro2026
What differsBuds / Nord Buds 4 ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No

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

Specifications

Buds / Nord Buds 4 ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$69
HearWiki score
80
89
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
28 Ω
-
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
13 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
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
4.4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
34.2 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro

The OnePlus Buds / Nord Buds 4 Pro are versatile wireless earbuds that aim to cover all bases without excelling in any single area. They offer adaptive noise cancelling, a comfortable fit, clear calls, and decent sound that can be improved with EQ adjustments. While they pack many features for the price, nothing stands out as exceptional in the current budget market.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode included
  • Pro:Clear call quality with six microphones
  • Con:Sound quality requires EQ tweaking to shine
  • Con:ANC performance is usable but not outstanding
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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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