JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 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.

True Wireless

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 Sport ANC 4
OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

5.7

8.0

Noise cancelling

4.8

9.0

Battery

8.6

9.0

Calls

4.6

8.0

Value

6.7

9.0

Price (USD)

$75

$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 Sport ANC 4 (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. The JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP66 against IP55.

JBuds Sport ANC 42024
Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer

What differsJBuds Sport ANC 4Enco Air5 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.3; 6.0
Top codec: AAC; LHDC
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP66; IP55

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

Specifications

JBuds Sport ANC 4Enco Air5 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $75; $69
HearWiki score: 63; 89
Released: 2024; 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: 16 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW; 122 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 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: 14 h; 13 h
Battery life (ANC on): 10 h; 7 h
Battery incl. case: 60 h; 54 h
Full charge time: 120 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: No; No
Controls: both; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 17.3 g; 4.4 g
Case weight: 63.2 g; 43 g
Water resistance: IP66; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 3
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: 2-mic ENC; -

Specification comparison of JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
Spec	JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4	OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$75	$69
HearWiki score	63 / 100 Good	89 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2026
Audio
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	16 Ω	-
Sensitivity	105 dB/mW	122 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	200 ms	47 ms
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	14 h	13 h
Battery life (ANC on)	10 h	7 h
Battery incl. case	60 h	54 h
Full charge time	120 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
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	both	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	17.3 g	4.4 g
Case weight	63.2 g	43 g
Water resistance	IP66	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	3
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Mic sensitivity	-38 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	2-mic ENC	-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4

The JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 are budget-friendly wireless earbuds designed for workouts, offering a secure fit, strong bass, and a feature-rich package that includes hybrid ANC, multipoint, and wireless charging. While battery life is solid and the rugged IP66 build suits active use, the overall sound quality and ANC performance in noisy environments are only average. They prioritize value and utility over audiophile-grade refinement.

Pro:Long battery life with charging case
Pro:Secure, sporty fit with IP66 water resistance
Pro:Includes hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint

Con:Noise cancellation struggles in loud settings
Con:Sound quality lacks detail and refinement
Con:Fit may be inconsistent for some ear shapes

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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