OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8: 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.

True Wireless

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

89Outstanding

$69

Full review data

True Wireless

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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

7.3

Noise cancelling

9.0

7.4

Battery

9.0

8.7

Calls

8.0

7.5

Value

9.0

9.1

Price (USD)

$69

$39

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 OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. It also adds Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

Enco Air5 Pro2026
Redmi Buds 82026

What differsEnco Air5 ProRedmi Buds 8

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP55; IP54

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProRedmi Buds 8

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $69; $39
HearWiki score: 89; 78
Released: 2026; 2026
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; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 122 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LHDC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 47 ms; -
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 13 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 7 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 54 h; 44 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; -
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; none
Voice assistant: -; No
Weight: 4.4 g; 5 g
Case weight: 43 g; 44.5 g
Water resistance: IP55; IP54
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; foam
Connector: -; USB-C
Balanced connection: -; No
Microphones: 3; 6
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; 0 dBV
Call noise reduction: -; No

Specification comparison of OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Spec	OPPO Enco Air5 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$69	$39
HearWiki score	89 / 100 Outstanding	78 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2026
Audio
Driver	2× 12 mm driver	11 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity	122 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LHDC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	47 ms	-
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	13 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	7 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	54 h	44 h
Full charge time	90 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	-
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	none
Voice assistant	-	No
Design
Weight	4.4 g	5 g
Case weight	43 g	44.5 g
Water resistance	IP55	IP54
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	foam
Connector	-	USB-C
Balanced connection	-	No
Calls
Microphones	3	6
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	0 dBV
Call noise reduction	-	No

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 8

The Redmi Buds 8 deliver solid value in the budget TWS segment, pairing hybrid ANC and multipoint connectivity with an impressive 44-hour total battery life. While sound quality and noise cancellation are competent rather than class-leading, the comfortable fit, six-microphone call setup, and IP54 rating make them a well-rounded pick for feature-focused buyers on a tight budget. The inclusion of LHDC support adds flexibility for compatible devices, though the lack of wireless charging and an on-ear control scheme may require some adjustment.

Pro:Long battery life with case (44 hours)
Pro:Hybrid ANC and multipoint for the price
Pro:IP54 water resistance for daily use

Con:Sound and ANC are good, not exceptional
Con:No wireless charging or transparency mode
Con:No physical or touch controls on earbuds

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

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