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CMF Buds Pro 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.

  • CMF Buds Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
65
89
Sound
6.6
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.1
9.0
Battery
6.3
9.0
Calls
5.7
8.0
Value
-
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 CMF Buds Pro (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Buds Pro2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsBuds ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

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

Specifications

Buds ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$60
$69
HearWiki score
65
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
11.6 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
11.6 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
124.1 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
200 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
11 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
39 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
54.5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
54.1 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Mic sensitivity
-45 dBV
-

What reviewers said

CMF Buds Pro

The CMF Buds Pro are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that deliver solid hybrid active noise cancellation and a long-lasting 39-hour total battery life with the case. They feature a compact 11.6mm driver, Bluetooth 5.3, and IP54 water resistance, making them a practical choice for everyday use. Touch controls and a custom EQ add convenience for those seeking personalization on a budget.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Long battery life: 11 hours per charge, 39 with case
  • Pro:IP54 water resistance for workouts and light rain
  • Con:No multipoint connection for switching between devices
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

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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