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JLab JBuds Air Sport 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.

  • JLab JBuds Air Sport
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
52
89
Sound
5.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.8
9.0
Calls
4.5
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$74
$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 Sport (2019). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • JBuds Air Sport2019
  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
What differsJBuds Air SportEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP66
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode.

Specifications

JBuds Air SportEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$74
$69
HearWiki score
52
89
Released
2019
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
103 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
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
44 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
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
17.8 g
4.4 g
Case weight
76.7 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP66
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
3
3

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Air Sport

The JLab JBuds Air Sport are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed with active lifestyles in mind, featuring a secure fit and IP66 dust and sweat resistance. They deliver a balanced sound from 8mm dynamic drivers and provide a long total playtime of 44 hours with the charging case. Practical extras like Bluetooth 5.0, multipoint connectivity, and transparency mode add to their value for workouts and daily use.

  • Pro:Secure, sport-focused fit with IP66 dust and sweat resistance
  • Pro:Excellent total battery life of 44 hours with the charging case
  • Pro:Supports multipoint connection and transparency mode for convenience
  • Con:Battery life per charge may be less than advertised in real-world use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation and lacks USB-C or wireless charging
  • Con:Physical buttons may require firm presses, causing slight discomfort during long sessions

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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