Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro worth the upgrade from the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro actually scores 9.1 points below the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on battery (9.0 to 5.5) and noise cancelling (9.0 to 8.0). On paper: codecs SBC, AAC, LHDC to SBC, AAC, LC3, LHDC, drivers per side 2 to 3 and case weight 43 g to 36.3 g. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 10 h and weight goes 4.4 g to 10.6 g. And it costs $6 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. 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.
- Sound8.08.0
- Noise cancelling9.08.0
- Battery9.05.5
- Calls8.07.6
- Value9.09.3
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Enco Air5 Pro | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 10 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | SBC, AAC, LC3, LHDC | |
| Weight | 4.4 g | 10.6 g | |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 54 h | 35 h | |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 11 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 3 | |
| Case weight | 43 g | 36.3 g | |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h | 5 min → 2 h | |
| Driver | 2× 12 mm driver | 3× 11 mm driver |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Enco Air5 Pro to Redmi Buds 8 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.