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Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds 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.

  • Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
49
89
Sound
6.2
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.5
9.0
Battery
5.9
9.0
Calls
6.1
8.0
Value
4.7
9.0
Price (USD)
$60
$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 Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • EP-N5 ANC earbuds2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsEP-N5 ANC earbudsEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: ANC type, USB-C.

Specifications

EP-N5 ANC earbudsEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$60
$69
HearWiki score
49
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
101 dB/mW
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
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
4.5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
10 g
4.4 g
Case weight
37.8 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds

The Aukey EP-N5 are budget true wireless earbuds that offer hybrid active noise cancellation, a balanced and slightly bright sound, and solid battery life for the price. They provide good comfort and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, though the noise cancellation is acceptable rather than exceptional and the touch controls can be finicky.

  • Pro:Balanced, slightly bright sound with good bass
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Decent battery life with charging case
  • Con:ANC performance is moderate, not class-leading
  • Con:Touch controls can be frustrating to use
  • Con:Microphone quality is weak in some situations

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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