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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
HearWiki score
89
84
Sound
8.0
9.1
Noise cancelling
9.0
8.3
Battery
9.0
7.3
Calls
8.0
8.6
Value
9.0
7.9
Price (USD)
$69
$210

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wireless charging, Wear detection and Water resistance IP57 against IP55.

  • Enco Air5 Pro2026
  • Galaxy Buds 4 Pro2026
What differsEnco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds 4 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IP57

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds 4 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$210
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
Sound signature
-
warm
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
6.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
30 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Bixby
Weight
4.4 g
10.2 g
Case weight
43 g
44.3 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP57
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine effective adaptive noise cancellation with a comfortable, water-resistant design. They offer a robust feature set including wireless charging, multipoint connectivity, and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. With up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 30 hours total with the case, they're built for all-day use.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Solid battery life with wireless charging case
  • Pro:IP57 water and dust resistance
  • Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Requires Samsung devices for full codec support
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users

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

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