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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Google Pixel Buds 2a 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Google Pixel Buds 2a
  • 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)
$99
$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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Google Pixel Buds 2a (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Google Pixel Buds 2a brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Pixel Buds 2a2025
  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
What differsPixel Buds 2aEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

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

Specifications

Pixel Buds 2aEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
11 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
11 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
10 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
27 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
47.6 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3

What reviewers said

Google Pixel Buds 2a

These wireless earbuds from Google are built to work effortlessly with Android devices, offering adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. With up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge (or 7 with ANC on) and a total of 27 hours with the case, they're solid for daily use. Touch controls, a custom EQ, and IP54 water resistance round out a feature set that's strong for the price.

  • Pro:Seamless integration with Android and Pixel devices
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:No wireless charging for the case
  • Con:Average Bluetooth range of 10 meters

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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