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Coumi Freedom Dots 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.

  • Coumi Freedom Dots
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
49
89
Sound
4.9
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.0
9.0
Battery
4.3
9.0
Calls
4.2
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$50
$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 Coumi Freedom Dots (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • Freedom Dots2021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsFreedom DotsEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

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

Specifications

Freedom DotsEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$50
$69
HearWiki score
49
89
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
12.5 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12.5 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
15 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
4 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
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
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
ANC-861
-
Microphones
4
3

What reviewers said

Coumi Freedom Dots

The Coumi Freedom Dots are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack hybrid active noise cancellation and an IPX7 waterproof rating, making them a versatile pick for workouts or commutes. They offer a bass-forward sound signature, solid battery life, and touch controls, though the charging case lacks a charge indicator. With AAC and SBC codec support plus a companion app, they deliver a practical feature set at a low price.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for heavy sweat or rain
  • Pro:Decent battery life with charging case
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning may not suit neutral listeners
  • Con:No battery indicator on the charging case
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection

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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