True Wireless
Apple AirPods (1st generation)
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$100
Full review dataApple AirPods (1st generation) vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OPPO Enco Air5 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods (1st generation)
- OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
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89
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$100
$69
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
OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Apple AirPods (1st generation) (2016). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C and Water resistance (IP55).
- AirPods (1st generation)2016
- Enco Air5 Pro202610 yr newer
What differsAirPods (1st generation)Enco Air5 Pro
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- Not rated
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
AirPods (1st generation)Enco Air5 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $69
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 2016
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 2× 12 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sensitivity
- -
- 122 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 47 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 5 h
- 13 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- 54 h
- Full charge time
- 15 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- both
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 4 g
- 4.4 g
- Case weight
- 38 g
- 43 g
- Water resistance
- none
- IP55
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 3
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods (1st generation)
These first-generation Apple AirPods are true wireless earbuds that rely on the W1 chip for effortless pairing and automatic device switching. They deliver around five hours of playback per charge, extendable to 24 hours with the included case, and support quick Siri activation via double-tap. While they lack noise cancellation and water resistance, they offer reliable multipoint connectivity and a lightweight, comfortable fit.
- Pro:Effortless pairing and automatic switching between devices
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Quick charging provides 3 hours of playback in 15 minutes
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water or sweat resistance
- Con:Micro-USB charging only (no USB-C)
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
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