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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air 5: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air 5
HearWiki score
89
69
Sound
8.0
6.7
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.4
Battery
9.0
6.2
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
9.0
4.4
Price (USD)
$69
$81

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 Realme Buds Air 5 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC, while the Realme Buds Air 5 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
  • Buds Air 52023
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air 5

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air 5
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$81
HearWiki score
89
69
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12.4 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
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
4.5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
38 h
Full charge time
90 min
130 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 7 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
8.8 g
Case weight
43 g
36.7 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
ENC

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 5

The Realme Buds Air 5 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a 12.4mm dynamic driver for sound. They offer Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, IPX5 water resistance, and a total battery life of 38 hours with the charging case. Six microphones and touch controls round out the feature set, making them a solid mid-range option.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC for dynamic noise reduction
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 38 hours with case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and light rain
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life drops to 4.5 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC

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

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