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Google Pixel Buds A Series 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.

  • Google Pixel Buds A Series
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
63
89
Sound
6.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
0.0
9.0
Battery
4.9
9.0
Calls
6.4
8.0
Value
6.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$92
$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 Google Pixel Buds A Series (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Pixel Buds A Series2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsPixel Buds A SeriesEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

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

Specifications

Pixel Buds A SeriesEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$92
$69
HearWiki score
63
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature
neutral
-
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 3 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant
-
Weight
5.1 g
4.4 g
Case weight
42.8 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Connector
USB-C
-
Model code
GA02213-US
-
Microphones
2
3
Microphone type
beamforming
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
beamforming
-

What reviewers said

Google Pixel Buds A Series

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a balanced, neutral sound signature with a comfortable fit and reliable touch controls. While they lack active noise cancellation and premium features, they offer solid call quality, IPX4 splash resistance, and seamless integration with Android devices, making them a practical choice for everyday use.

  • Pro:Balanced, neutral sound profile
  • Pro:Excellent call quality with beamforming mics
  • Pro:Compact and pocketable charging case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Battery life is modest at around 5 hours per charge
  • Con:Lacks multipoint connection and wireless charging

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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