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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air8: 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air8
HearWiki score
89
79
Sound
8.0
7.0
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.5
Battery
9.0
9.1
Calls
8.0
7.5
Value
9.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$69
$60

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

Both shipped in 2026. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, while the Realme Buds Air8 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro2026
  • Buds Air82026
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air8

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air8
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$60
HearWiki score
89
79
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
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
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
14 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
58 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 11 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
-
Google Assistant
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
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 Air8

The Realme Buds Air8 are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that pack adaptive noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a lengthy battery life with the charging case. They support LHDC for high-res audio, offer triple-device multipoint, and feature a hybrid dual-driver setup, making them a versatile pick for the price. While they deliver solid performance for everyday use, audiophiles may find better sound quality in pricier rivals.

  • Pro:Versatile feature set with adaptive ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with up to 58 hours total using the case
  • Pro:Triple-device multipoint connection for seamless switching
  • Con:Sound quality may not satisfy audiophiles under $100
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Plastic build might feel less premium

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

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