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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Xiaomi Buds 6: 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
  • Xiaomi Buds 6
HearWiki score
89
72
Sound
8.0
6.9
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.0
Battery
9.0
5.7
Calls
8.0
8.2
Value
9.0
7.3
Price (USD)
$69
$140

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

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Xiaomi Buds 6 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, while the Xiaomi Buds 6 answers with Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC and LE Audio (LC3). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
  • Buds 62025
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds 6

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Top codec
LHDC
aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IP54

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds 6
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$140
HearWiki score
89
72
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
16 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
3.5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
35 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.4 g
8.8 g
Case weight
43 g
34.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Model code
-
M2540E1
Microphones
3
-

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

Xiaomi Buds 6

The Xiaomi Buds 6 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a compact, water-resistant build. They offer a versatile feature set including Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, and support for high-quality audio codecs like aptX Adaptive and Lossless, with a total battery life of up to 35 hours using the charging case. Quick charging provides two hours of playback from a ten-minute top-up.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC for effective noise reduction
  • Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and Adaptive codecs
  • Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is relatively short at 3.5 hours
  • Con:Earbuds weigh 8.8 grams each, which may feel heavy for some
  • Con:Frequency response extends to 40 kHz, but this is beyond human hearing range

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

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