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Haylou W1 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.

  • Haylou W1
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
51
89
Sound
5.5
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.6
9.0
Calls
6.5
8.0
Value
5.9
9.0
Price (USD)
$40
$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 Haylou W1 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • W12021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsW1Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
aptX Adaptive
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

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

Specifications

W1Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$69
HearWiki score
51
89
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
hybrid
-
Driver size
7 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
65 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Weight
4.6 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3

What reviewers said

Haylou W1

The Haylou W1 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that focuses on clear call performance and a comfortable fit, powered by a hybrid dual-driver setup. While its sound signature can lean bright and it lacks noise cancellation, it offers solid everyday features like aptX Adaptive support and an IPX4 rating for a reasonable price.

  • Pro:Strong call quality with six microphones
  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
  • Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive for low-latency audio
  • Con:Sound can be overly bright at times
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity

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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