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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air 5 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air 5 Pro
HearWiki score
89
73
Sound
8.0
7.6
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.2
Battery
9.0
7.5
Calls
8.0
8.2
Value
9.0
6.2
Price (USD)
$69
$99

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

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Realme Buds Air 5 Pro (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Buds Air 5 Pro2024
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air 5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air 5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$99
HearWiki score
89
73
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
40 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 7 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
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
10 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI 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 Pro

The Realme Buds Air 5 Pro are a feature-packed pair of true wireless earbuds that aim to deliver premium performance at a budget-friendly price. With hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a dual-driver setup, they offer a compelling mix of sound quality and functionality for under $100. Their comfortable fit and robust feature set make them a strong contender in the mid-range TWS market.

  • Pro:Excellent value with premium features like LDAC and hybrid ANC
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for extended listening sessions
  • Pro:Strong battery life, especially with the charging case
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life with ANC enabled is noticeably shorter
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users

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

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