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JLab JBuds 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 JBuds Air ANC
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
58
89
Sound
5.7
8.0
Noise cancelling
3.8
9.0
Battery
6.4
9.0
Calls
4.3
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$37
$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 JBuds Air ANC (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • JBuds Air ANC2021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsJBuds Air ANCEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

JBuds Air ANCEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$69
HearWiki score
58
89
Released
2021
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 - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
28 Ω
-
Sensitivity
104 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
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
11 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1.5 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
55 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Air ANC

These budget true wireless earbuds deliver a punchy, bass-forward sound with adjustable EQ presets and a useful transparency mode, making them a solid everyday pick. Hybrid ANC and a long total playtime of 40 hours with the case are highlights, though call quality and fit may not satisfy everyone. Overall, they offer good value for the price rather than flagship-level performance.

  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Bass-heavy sound with customizable EQ
  • Pro:Effective transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Con:Noise cancellation is not very strong
  • Con:Call quality is below average
  • Con:Bulkier fit may be uncomfortable for smaller ears

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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