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

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cowin Apex 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
  • 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)
$40
$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?

Same generation

The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX7. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • Apex2021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsApexEnco Air5 Pro

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Level on: ANC type.

Specifications

ApexEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2021
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
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
6.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
20 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
-
54 h
Full charge time
90 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
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
1
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc
-

What reviewers said

Cowin Apex

The Cowin Apex are true wireless earbuds that deliver hybrid active noise cancellation and a robust IPX7 water-resistance rating, making them suitable for workouts and commutes. With a 10mm dynamic driver, they aim to provide immersive audio, while the charging case extends total playtime to around 20 hours. Touch controls and support for voice assistants round out the feature set at an accessible price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC for effective noise reduction
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain
  • Pro:20 hours total battery with case
  • Con:Single microphone per earbud may limit call clarity
  • Con:No wireless charging case
  • Con:Average frequency response range

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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