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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
58
89
Sound
6.7
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.8
9.0
Battery
6.5
9.0
Calls
4.8
8.0
Value
6.7
9.0
Price (USD)
$63
$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 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 4.2, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • ATH-ANC100BT2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsATH-ANC100BTEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
4.2
6.0
Top codec
SBC
LHDC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Specifications

ATH-ANC100BTEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$63
$69
HearWiki score
58
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2× 12 mm driver
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 24 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
103 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
4.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
10 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
-
54 h
Full charge time
180 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Weight
30 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
1
3
Microphone type
electret
-
Mic sensitivity
-36 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT offers straightforward active noise cancellation in a lightweight, wired-or-wireless package. Its 12mm drivers aim for consistent sound across Bluetooth and cable use, though its noise cancelling is more about basic reduction than class-leading performance. Comfortable and affordable, it's a solid budget option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Affordable price with solid feature set
  • Pro:Consistent sound over Bluetooth or cable
  • Con:Basic noise cancellation, not top-tier
  • Con:Limited to SBC codec and Bluetooth 4.2
  • Con:No water resistance or transparency mode

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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