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Edifier NeoDots 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.

  • Edifier NeoDots
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
77
89
Sound
7.6
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.5
9.0
Battery
9.6
9.0
Calls
7.3
8.0
Value
8.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$120
$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?

Half a step newer

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Edifier NeoDots (2025). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. The Edifier NeoDots answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • NeoDots2025
  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
What differsNeoDotsEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

NeoDotsEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$120
$69
HearWiki score
77
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
hybrid
-
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
24 Ω
-
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
17 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
12 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
56 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 5 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
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Edifier NeoDots

The Edifier NeoDots are well-rounded true wireless earbuds around the $120 mark, offering hybrid ANC, multipoint Bluetooth 5.4, and LDAC support. They deliver strong noise cancellation, clear calls, and a lengthy battery life with the case, though their touch controls can feel sluggish at times.

  • Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with case
  • Pro:Multipoint and LDAC support
  • Con:Touch controls can be sluggish
  • Con:Bulky case design
  • Con:No wireless charging despite spec sheet

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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