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JLab Work Buds In-Ear Headset Black 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 Work Buds In-Ear Headset Black
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
65
89
Sound
6.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
8.8
9.0
Calls
7.8
8.0
Value
6.5
9.0
Price (USD)
$71
$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 Work Buds In-Ear Headset Black (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward.

  • Work Buds In-Ear Headset Black2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsWork Buds In-Ear Headset BlackEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ.

Specifications

Work Buds In-Ear Headset BlackEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$71
$69
HearWiki score
65
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
300 Ω
-
Sensitivity
101 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
10 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1.5 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
14.4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
81.5 g
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
3
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-6 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab Work Buds In-Ear Headset Black

The JLab Work Buds are a budget-friendly, work-focused pair of true wireless earbuds that prioritize call clarity and long-lasting battery life over premium audio features. With a detachable boom mic, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity, and an impressive 55-hour total playtime, they are designed for all-day office use and virtual meetings. While they offer effective feedforward active noise cancellation and wireless charging, they lack water resistance and a transparency mode, making them less versatile for outdoor or active use.

  • Pro:Excellent microphone clarity with detachable boom mic
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 55 hours with case
  • Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Bulky charging case
  • Con:Lacks transparency mode

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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