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JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds 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 Mini True Wireless Earbuds
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
75
89
Sound
6.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.4
9.0
Calls
5.7
8.0
Value
7.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$40
$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 Mini True Wireless Earbuds (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsJBuds Mini True Wireless EarbudsEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
SBC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

JBuds Mini True Wireless EarbudsEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$69
HearWiki score
75
89
Released
2023
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
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
5.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
20 h
54 h
Full charge time
150 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
6.6 g
4.4 g
Case weight
18.5 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Earbuds

These ultra-compact true wireless earbuds pack a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny, budget-friendly shell. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint support, and an IP55 rating, they offer solid everyday performance, though they rely on the basic SBC codec. The sound is punchy for the size, and battery life is respectable at 5.5 hours per charge, extending to 20 hours with the case.

  • Pro:Extremely small and lightweight design
  • Pro:Solid bass and clear sound for the price
  • Pro:Multipoint connection and IP55 water resistance
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Call quality is acceptable but not outstanding

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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