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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air 6 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 6 Pro
HearWiki score
89
76
Sound
8.0
7.5
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.8
Battery
9.0
7.2
Calls
8.0
7.2
Value
9.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$69
$79

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 Pro (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, while the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Realme Buds Air 6 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Buds Air 6 Pro2024
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air 6 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air 6 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$79
HearWiki score
89
76
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
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
55 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 7 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
9 g
Case weight
43 g
37.3 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6

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 Pro

The Realme Buds Air 6 Pro are true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a hybrid dual-driver setup, delivering a rich and detailed sound profile. With Bluetooth 5.3, LDAC support, and a 40-hour total battery life including the case, they're a versatile option for everyday listening. They also offer multipoint connectivity and wireless charging for added convenience.

  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-res audio
  • Pro:Long battery life with case (40 hours)
  • Con:Battery life drops to 7.5 hours with ANC on
  • Con:No aptX codec support
  • Con:Only IP55 water resistance

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

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