True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
84Great
$130
Full review dataOnePlus Buds Pro 4 vs Realme Buds Air 5 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Great overall at around $130.
True Wireless
Realme Buds Air 5 Pro
78Great
$75
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Realme Buds Air 5 Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Buds Pro 4 | Realme Buds Air 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $130 | $75 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | hybrid |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 47 ms | 40 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 11 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 70 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | 10 min = 7 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.73 g | 10 g |
| Case weight | 50.62 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | OnePlus Buds 4 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI ENC |
What reviewers said
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
Realme Buds Air 5 Pro
The Realme Buds Air 5 Pro deliver strong value for around $50, offering adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity in a lightweight, IPX5-rated design. Battery life is modest at 5 hours per charge, but the case extends total playback to 40 hours, though wireless charging is absent. With hybrid drivers and a custom EQ, they provide solid sound and features for budget-conscious buyers seeking AirPods Pro-like functionality.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC codec support for high-res audio
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for seamless device switching
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Battery life per charge is only 5 hours
- Con:Slightly heavy at 10 grams per earbud
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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