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JadeAudio EW1 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.

  • JadeAudio EW1
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
33
89
Sound
4.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
3.8
9.0
Calls
3.5
8.0
Value
2.7
9.0
Price (USD)
$61
$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 JadeAudio EW1 (2019). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • EW12019
  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
What differsEW1Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Specifications

EW1Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$61
$69
HearWiki score
33
89
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
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
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
21 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
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.3 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
1
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc 8.0
-

What reviewers said

JadeAudio EW1

The JadeAudio EW1 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that offers a stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection and support for SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs. It delivers a warm, bass-forward sound that appeals to many listeners, though it faces stiff competition in its price range. With IPX5 water resistance and decent battery life, it's a solid everyday option for those prioritizing value.

  • Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection
  • Pro:Supports SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs
  • Pro:Warm, bass-forward sound signature
  • Con:Not the best sound quality in its class
  • Con:No wireless charging or USB-C
  • Con:Lacks active noise cancellation and transparency mode

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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