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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air8 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Realme Buds Air8 Pro
HearWiki score
89
84
Sound
8.0
8.4
Noise cancelling
9.0
8.4
Battery
9.0
7.2
Calls
8.0
8.5
Value
9.0
9.2
Price (USD)
$69
$74

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?

New platform

Both shipped in 2026. The Realme Buds Air8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wear detection.

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

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air8 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$74
HearWiki score
89
84
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 - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
50 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
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
43 g
53 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 Pro

The Realme Buds Air8 Pro are feature-rich wireless earbuds that deliver strong adaptive noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a versatile hybrid driver setup for under $100. They offer a long 12-hour battery per charge, Bluetooth 6.1 with triple-device multipoint, and IP55 water resistance, making them a solid everyday choice. Sound tuning requires some adjustment to get the best performance, but the overall package is impressive for the price.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC and usable transparency mode
  • Pro:Long 12-hour battery life with 50 hours total via case
  • Pro:Triple-device multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Sound tuning needs effort to optimize
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life per charge may vary depending on usage

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

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