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Jabra Elite 8 Active 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.

  • Jabra Elite 8 Active
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
79
89
Sound
7.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.2
9.0
Battery
8.2
9.0
Calls
7.3
8.0
Value
6.2
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$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 Jabra Elite 8 Active (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. The Jabra Elite 8 Active answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP68 against IP55.

  • Elite 8 Active2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsElite 8 ActiveEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP68
IP55

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

Specifications

Elite 8 ActiveEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$150
$69
HearWiki score
79
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
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 - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
118 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
14 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
56 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
5 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
10 g
4.4 g
Case weight
46.4 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP68
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 8 Active

The Jabra Elite 8 Active are rugged true wireless earbuds built for active lifestyles, featuring a durable IP68 rating and solid active noise cancellation. They offer long battery life, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a comfortable, secure fit, making them a versatile choice for workouts and daily use.

  • Pro:IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching
  • Con:Feedforward ANC may not block all low-frequency noise
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res audio support
  • Con:Touch controls may be less precise for some users

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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