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Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW 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-SQ1TW
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
65
89
Sound
7.7
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.4
9.0
Calls
5.6
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$79
$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-SQ1TW (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • ATH-SQ1TW2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsATH-SQ1TWEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
SBC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

ATH-SQ1TWEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$79
$69
HearWiki score
65
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 - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
19.5 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
5.2 g
4.4 g
Case weight
34.2 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
1
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW

The Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW are budget true wireless earbuds that deliver a lively, engaging sound in a compact, well-built shell. They rely on a secure fit for passive noise blocking rather than active cancellation, offering a straightforward feature set with touch controls and IPX4 water resistance. While they lack premium extras like app support or multipoint, their comfortable design and solid battery life make them a dependable everyday option.

  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Pro:Solid build quality
  • Pro:Lively, engaging sound
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No companion app

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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