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EarFun Free 2 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.

  • EarFun Free 2
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
54
89
Sound
5.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.8
9.0
Calls
5.3
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 EarFun Free 2 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Free 22021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsFree 2Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Free 2Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$60
$69
HearWiki score
54
89
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
6 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
60 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
15 m
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
11 g
4.4 g
Case weight
37 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
3

What reviewers said

EarFun Free 2

The EarFun Free 2 delivers a robust feature set at a budget-friendly price, including aptX support, wireless charging, and IPX7 water resistance. While its sound is immersive and spacious, some listeners may find it less refined than its specs suggest. Overall, it's a strong value pick with long battery life and solid low-latency performance.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating
  • Pro:Long battery life with case (30 hours)
  • Con:Sound quality not as impressive as specs imply
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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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