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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air 6: 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 6
HearWiki score
89
75
Sound
8.0
6.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.7
Battery
9.0
7.1
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
9.0
6.8
Price (USD)
$69
$58

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 6 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, while the Realme Buds Air 6 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Buds Air 62024
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air 6

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air 6
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$58
HearWiki score
89
75
Released
2026
2024
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
55 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
50 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
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
4.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
43 g
46 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

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 6

The Realme Buds Air 6 deliver an entertaining sound profile and clear call quality for around $58, making them a solid budget pick. While they feature adaptive noise cancellation and support for high-quality LHDC codecs, their ANC isn't the strongest in the class, and battery life with ANC is modest at 7 hours. They lack multipoint connectivity, which may be a dealbreaker for some, but they remain a fun-sounding option for casual listeners.

  • Pro:Entertaining, lively sound signature
  • Pro:Clear call quality with 6 microphones
  • Pro:Support for LHDC high-resolution audio codec
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:ANC performance is not the strongest in its price range
  • Con:Battery life with ANC drops to 7 hours

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

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