Device Comparison
| FreeBuds Pro 5 | Enco X4 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | CNY 1,199 — China |
| Launch Price (USD) | $215.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models and regions | — | China (pre-sale price CNY 1,099 from 22 Sep, sales from 24 Sep 2026) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦301,000 | ₦250,600 (estimate, converted from China launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Huawei | OPPO |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | February 26, 2026 (global, ahead of MWC 2026) | September 22, 2026 |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 | Enco X4 |
| Price | €199/£179 (~$215 USD); promo €169/£149 | CNY 1,199 (China launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm + micro-planar tweeter | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual driver: ultra-linear dual-magnet + micro-planar diaphragm | Coaxial dual drivers: 11 mm dynamic bass driver (polymer diaphragm) + 6 mm tweeter, dual DAC crossover; tuned by Dynaudio |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 48kHz | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Intelligent dual-engine ANC, conversation awareness, dynamic EQ | 24-bit/48 kHz lossless; Chip: 6nm chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, dual-engine ANC (claimed 220% more reduction vs Pro 4); up to 100dB call noise suppression | Yes, adaptive ANC (up to 99.8% suppression of everyday noise) |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | HeyMelody app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, dynamic EQ | Yes, 5 Dynaudio sound styles in HeyMelody app |
| Other Features | — | AI translation (20+ languages), spatial audio |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Awareness / General | Original Sound, High-Resolution, Pure Vocals, Clear Treble, Surging Bass |
| Touch Controls | Yes, touch/swipe/pinch | Pressure and slide controls, head-motion gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, conversation-awareness mode | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | Xiao Bu voice assistant |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0, dual-device | 6.1, up to 10 m |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes, dual-device |
| Range | — | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC 5.0; up to 4.6Mbps via NearLink 2.0 | SBC, AAC, LHDC, LC3 |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Sand, White, Grey, Blue | Soft White, Pink Gold, Titanium Gray |
| Dimensions | Earbud 29.1 x 21.8 x 23.7mm; Case ~65.5-66.1 x 46.7-47.0 x 23-24mm | Earbud: 32.11 x 18.19 x 21.03 mm; Case: 63.40 x 49.50 x 25.55 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear with silicone tips, stem design | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 (earbuds), IP54 (case) | IP55 |
| Materials | Plastic/metal-accented shell, champagne-finish case | — |
| Weight | Earbud ~5.5g; Case 43-46g | 5.6 g (each earbud), 41.8 g (case), 53 g (total) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C wired and wireless charging; approx. 55 min (earbuds), 65 min (case wired), 2.5 hours (case wireless) |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60mAh per earbud; 537mAh case | 65 mAh (each earbud), 576 mAh (case) |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~1 hr wired charge time | Yes, 10 min for up to 4.5 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 38 hrs with case (ANC off, AAC); ~22-25 hrs (ANC on) | Earbuds: Up to 13 hours (ANC off, AAC), 10 hours (LHDC), 6 hours (ANC on, AAC); With case: Up to 53 hours (ANC off, AAC), 42 hours (LHDC), 22 hours (ANC on, LHDC) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, ~2 hr wireless charge time | Yes |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 total (3 mics + 1 bone conduction per earbud) | 4 (3 mics + 1 VPU bone-conduction mic) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Mic array + bone conduction mic, AI-enhanced noise cancellation | Includes VPU bone-conduction mic |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 silicone sizes | XS, S, M, L foamed silicone tips |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | Enco X4 earbuds |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | Yes |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS 6, Windows, macOS | Android, iOS |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 6.0/NearLink-capable devices for full feature set | China-market model; no word on global availability |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Huawei's 2026 flagship — first with Bluetooth 6.0 and NearLink 2.0 streaming, plus a dual-engine ANC system claimed to more than double the noise reduction of its predecessor. | The OPPO Enco X4 are Dynaudio-tuned flagship earbuds with a coaxial 11 mm dynamic bass driver and 6 mm tweeter driven by dual DACs, powered by a new 6nm chip. |