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JLab JBuds Air Pro 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 Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
63
89
Sound
6.1
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
7.1
9.0
Calls
4.8
8.0
Value
4.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$59
$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 Pro (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.1, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • JBuds Air Pro2021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsJBuds Air ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Companion app
No
Yes

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Water resistance.

Specifications

JBuds Air ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$59
$69
HearWiki score
63
89
Released
2021
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
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.1
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
36 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
10.6 g
4.4 g
Case weight
39.1 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
2
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Air Pro

The JLab JBuds Air Pro are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack in useful features like Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint, IP55 water resistance, and a transparency mode for under $60. They offer a long total battery life of 36 hours with the case, though audio leans bass-heavy and lacks active noise cancellation. With touch controls, a custom EQ, and a lightweight build, they're a solid pick for casual listeners and workouts.

  • Pro:Affordable price with strong feature set
  • Pro:IP55 water resistance for workouts
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity
  • Con:Bass-heavy sound may not suit all tastes
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Measured battery life may fall short of claims

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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