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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Redmi Buds Essential: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Redmi Buds Essential, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Redmi Buds Essential
HearWiki score
89
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$35

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

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Redmi Buds Essential (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • Buds Essential2020
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Essential

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Essential
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$35
HearWiki score
89
Not scored
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
7.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
7.2 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
18 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.4 g
4 g
Case weight
43 g
35 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
3
2
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

Redmi Buds Essential

The Redmi Buds Essential are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that focus on core functionality without extras. They feature a compact 7.2mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.2 for stable connectivity, and a combined battery life of up to 18 hours with the charging case. With IPX4 water resistance and touch controls, they are a practical pick for everyday listening and calls, though they lack advanced features like active noise cancellation or app support.

  • Pro:Affordable price point
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No app or custom EQ

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

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