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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
HearWiki score
89
71
Sound
8.0
7.1
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.0
Battery
9.0
6.7
Calls
8.0
6.2
Value
9.0
6.9
Price (USD)
$69
$57

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 Redmi Buds 4 Pro (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, while the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • Redmi Buds 4 Pro2022
What differsEnco Air5 ProRedmi Buds 4 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IP54

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProRedmi Buds 4 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$57
HearWiki score
89
71
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
-
24 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
36 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
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
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
5 g
Case weight
43 g
39.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
3
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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro offer a feature-packed true wireless experience at an affordable price, combining balanced sound, adaptive noise cancellation, and a reliable multipoint connection. With LDAC support, a hybrid dual-driver setup, and solid battery life, they stand out as a strong value pick in their class, though ANC performance is moderate and some features rely on the companion app.

  • Pro:Balanced, detailed sound with LDAC support
  • Pro:Feature-rich: multipoint, transparency, and adaptive ANC
  • Pro:Comfortable fit and good battery life
  • Con:ANC is not exceptionally strong
  • Con:Some features require the companion app
  • 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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