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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds T500 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 T500 Pro
HearWiki score
89
80
Sound
8.0
7.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.3
Battery
9.0
8.8
Calls
8.0
6.6
Value
9.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$69
$49

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

Both shipped in 2026. The Realme Buds T500 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0. The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Custom EQ.

  • Enco Air5 Pro2026
  • Buds T500 Pro2026
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds T500 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
6.1

Everyday features

Custom EQ
Yes
No

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds T500 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$49
HearWiki score
89
80
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
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 - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
100 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
10 m
Battery life
13 h
56 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 10 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
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
9 g
Case weight
43 g
34.5 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 T500 Pro

The Realme Buds T500 Pro are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that combine a lively 12.4mm dynamic driver with hybrid active noise cancellation and Bluetooth 6.1 multipoint support for up to three devices. With a claimed 56-hour total battery life (8 hours with ANC), IP55 water resistance, and a comfortable fit, they offer strong value for under $50. Sound quality is engaging and energetic, though call clarity and noise cancellation performance are only average.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with case
  • Pro:Fun, engaging sound signature
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Con:Call quality can be unclear at times
  • Con:Noise cancelling is just decent, not exceptional
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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

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