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Creative Outlier 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Creative Outlier Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
70
89
Sound
6.5
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.2
9.0
Battery
8.9
9.0
Calls
6.6
8.0
Value
7.7
9.0
Price (USD)
$73
$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 Creative Outlier Pro (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Outlier Pro2022
  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
What differsOutlier ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

Outlier ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$73
$69
HearWiki score
70
89
Released
2022
2026
Availability
Still sold new
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
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
15 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
60 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
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
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
73 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

Creative Outlier Pro

The Creative Outlier Pro are true wireless earbuds offering hybrid active noise cancellation, a remarkable 15-hour single-charge battery life (60 hours with the case), and a lively, bass-forward sound signature. With IPX5 water resistance, wireless charging, and a customizable EQ via the app, they pack strong value for around $73, though they skip aptX and multipoint connectivity. They deliver a fun, well-rounded experience ideal for daily commutes and extended listening sessions.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life up to 15 hours per charge
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Punchy, fun bass response
  • Con:No aptX or LDAC codec support
  • Con:Bulky case and earbud design
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky

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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