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Beats Powerbeats Pro vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: 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.

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.

  • Beats Powerbeats Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
64
89
Sound
7.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
7.5
9.0
Calls
6.8
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$250
$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?

New platform

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Beats Powerbeats Pro (2019). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Powerbeats Pro2019
  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
What differsPowerbeats ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Specifications

Powerbeats ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$250
$69
HearWiki score
64
89
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
9 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
5 min → 1.5 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
-
Weight
21 g
4.4 g
Case weight
80 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
-
3

What reviewers said

Beats Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro are secure-fitting true wireless earbuds designed for active use, delivering a punchy and balanced sound with a strong Bluetooth connection and long battery life. They offer a comfortable, stable fit and simple physical controls, though they lack active noise cancellation and advanced features like wireless charging or multipoint connectivity. Overall, they are a solid choice for workouts and daily listening, especially for Apple users.

  • Pro:Secure and comfortable fit for workouts
  • Pro:Long battery life of 9 hours per charge
  • Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with Class 1 range
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or strong isolation
  • Con:No wireless charging or USB-C port
  • Con:Treble can sound dull, and mids may be under-emphasized

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

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

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