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Cowin Apex Elite vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cowin Apex Elite vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Cowin Apex Elite
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$49
$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 Cowin Apex Elite (2023). 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 Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Apex Elite2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsApex EliteEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: ANC type, USB-C.

Specifications

Apex EliteEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$49
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2023
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
Sound signature
bass-heavy
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
15 m
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
-
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
5.7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

Cowin Apex Elite

The Cowin Apex Elite are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation to help quiet your surroundings. They pack a 10mm dynamic driver and Bluetooth 5.2 for reliable wireless audio, plus IPX5 water resistance for workouts or light rain. With about 7 hours of playtime per charge, they're a solid value pick for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Compact and light at just 5.7g per bud
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance suits workouts and outdoor use
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ for sound tuning
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours per charge
  • Con:Limited to 15m Bluetooth range in open air

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

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