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OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro vs Realme Buds Air8 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Realme Buds Air8 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Realme Buds Air8 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $74.

Score breakdown

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

Realme Buds Air8 Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
78
84
Sound
7.5
8.4
Noise cancelling
7.2
8.4
Battery
8.1
7.2
Calls
6.5
8.5
Value
8.7
9.2
Price (USD)
$47
$74

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

Realme Buds Air8 Pro (2026) against OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro (2024). The Realme Buds Air8 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4.

  • Enco Air 4 Pro2024
  • Buds Air8 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsEnco Air 4 ProBuds Air8 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.1

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Enco Air 4 ProBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$47
$74
HearWiki score
78
84
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
12.4 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
112 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
12 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
44 h
50 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
47 g
53 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
ETEA1
-
Microphones
6
6
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro

The OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro delivers adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 12.4mm driver in a lightweight, water-resistant design. With Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing, and up to 44 hours of total playback, it's a feature-packed budget-friendly TWS option. Touch controls and a custom EQ round out the package for daily listening.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Long total battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
  • Con:No aptX or LDAC codec support
  • Con:Touch controls may be too sensitive for some

Realme Buds Air8 Pro

The Realme Buds Air8 Pro are feature-rich wireless earbuds that deliver strong adaptive noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a versatile hybrid driver setup for under $100. They offer a long 12-hour battery per charge, Bluetooth 6.1 with triple-device multipoint, and IP55 water resistance, making them a solid everyday choice. Sound tuning requires some adjustment to get the best performance, but the overall package is impressive for the price.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC and usable transparency mode
  • Pro:Long 12-hour battery life with 50 hours total via case
  • Pro:Triple-device multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Sound tuning needs effort to optimize
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life per charge may vary depending on usage

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

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