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Beats Solo Buds 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 Solo Buds
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
64
89
Sound
6.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
7.8
9.0
Calls
4.8
8.0
Value
6.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$73
$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 Solo Buds (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance (IP55).

  • Solo Buds2024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsSolo BudsEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Solo BudsEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$73
$69
HearWiki score
64
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 8.2 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
8.2 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
18 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
-
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
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
-
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Weight
5.7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
22 g
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
3

What reviewers said

Beats Solo Buds

The Beats Solo Buds are a budget-friendly true wireless option that focuses on core audio quality and exceptional battery life, offering a secure fit ideal for workouts. They deliver a clean, dynamic sound with Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint support, but cut costs by omitting active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and any water resistance, making them a bare-bones pick for casual listeners who value simplicity and long playtime.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of 18 hours
  • Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for sports and fitness
  • Pro:Clean, punchy sound for the price
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No wireless charging or water resistance
  • Con:Limited controls with no in-ear detection

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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