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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW 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.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
61
89
Sound
7.5
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.1
9.0
Battery
3.2
9.0
Calls
5.8
8.0
Value
6.5
9.0
Price (USD)
$99
$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-ANC300TW (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against aptX. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX2.

  • ATH-ANC300TW2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsATH-ANC300TWEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
aptX
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX2
IP55

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

ATH-ANC300TWEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$69
HearWiki score
61
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
5.8 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
5.8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 25 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
14 Ω
-
Sensitivity
106 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
4.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
18 h
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
14 g
4.4 g
Case weight
50 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX2
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-32 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW earbuds offer a compact, sport-friendly design with solid hybrid noise cancellation and impressive audio quality for their price point. While they excel in sound clarity and effective noise reduction, their battery life is notably short and the feature set is somewhat limited compared to premium rivals. They are a strong choice for users prioritizing sound and portability over all-day endurance.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with clear detail
  • Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design for exercise
  • Con:Short battery life of only 4.5 hours
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
  • Con:Limited water resistance (IPX2)

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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