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Boya BY-AP1 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.

  • Boya BY-AP1
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
49
89
Sound
6.1
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
4.0
9.0
Calls
4.3
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$59
$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 Boya BY-AP1 (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance (IP55).

  • BY-AP12020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsBY-AP1Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

BY-AP1Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$59
$69
HearWiki score
49
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
-
12 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
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
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
16 h
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
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
-
touch
Weight
5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
32 g
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
3

What reviewers said

Boya BY-AP1

The Boya BY-AP1 is a compact and lightweight true wireless earbud that offers a warm, rich sound signature with decent treble detail for its price. It delivers practical battery life and comfortable fit, making it a solid budget-friendly option for everyday listening, though it lacks advanced features like noise cancellation or water resistance.

  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design
  • Pro:Warm, rich sound with decent treble detail
  • Pro:Good battery life for daily use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs

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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