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JLab Epic Air ANC 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.

  • JLab Epic Air ANC
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
51
89
Sound
5.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
4.0
9.0
Battery
8.4
9.0
Calls
4.8
8.0
Value
-
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 JLab Epic Air ANC (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Epic Air ANC2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsEpic Air ANCEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: ANC type, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Epic Air ANCEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$61
$69
HearWiki score
51
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
8 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
200 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
12 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
48 h
54 h
Full charge time
180 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
13 g
4.4 g
Case weight
57 g
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

JLab Epic Air ANC

The JLab Epic Air ANC earbuds offer a budget-friendly entry into hybrid active noise cancellation, with a robust 48-hour total battery life using the case and wireless charging support. They deliver full-bodied bass with clear highs, but their ANC performance is merely serviceable, and app reliability can be inconsistent, making them a solid value rather than a standout performer.

  • Pro:Very good sound quality with punchy bass and clear treble
  • Pro:Excellent total battery life of up to 48 hours with the case
  • Pro:Includes wireless charging and transparency mode
  • Con:ANC and awareness mode are only adequate, not exceptional
  • Con:App reliability can be inconsistent
  • Con:No USB-C charging port and limited Bluetooth range

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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