Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 18.3 points below the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on noise cancelling (9.0 to 6.0) and battery (9.0 to 6.7). On paper it adds wear detection. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 9 h and bluetooth goes 6.0 to 5.3. It is at least $12 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.07.1
- Noise cancelling9.06.0
- Battery9.06.7
- Calls8.06.2
- Value9.06.9
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Enco Air5 Pro | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 6 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 54 h | 36 h | |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 10 mm | |
| Wear detection | No | Yes | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h | 5 min → 2 h | |
| Driver | 2× 12 mm driver | 2-driver hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Enco Air5 Pro to Redmi Buds 4 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.