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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air 2 Neo: 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.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air 2 Neo
HearWiki score
89
59
Sound
8.0
5.4
Noise cancelling
9.0
5.8
Battery
9.0
5.2
Calls
8.0
4.5
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$38

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 Realme Buds Air 2 Neo (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Buds Air 2 Neo2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air 2 Neo

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air 2 Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$38
HearWiki score
89
59
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 3 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
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant
Weight
4.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
43 g
45 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2

What reviewers said

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

Realme Buds Air 2 Neo

The Realme Buds Air 2 Neo are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode at a budget price. They offer a comfortable fit, app-based sound customization, and solid battery life, making them a strong value pick for cost-conscious buyers. While call quality and overall sound refinement are not exceptional, they excel as inexpensive ANC earbuds for everyday use.

  • Pro:Very comfortable fit
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Transparency mode included
  • Con:Call quality is not top-tier
  • Con:Sound could be more refined
  • Con:No wireless charging

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

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