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KZ VXS 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.

  • KZ VXS Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
64
89
Sound
7.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
7.3
9.0
Calls
6.4
8.0
Value
5.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$56
$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 KZ VXS Pro (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • VXS Pro2024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsVXS ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
aptX Adaptive
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

VXS ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$56
$69
HearWiki score
64
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
7 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
114 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
15 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
32 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
3

What reviewers said

KZ VXS Pro

The KZ VXS Pro is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud focused on core performance, offering a 10mm dynamic driver and Bluetooth 5.3 with a wide codec selection including aptX Adaptive. It emphasizes long battery life (8 hours per charge, 32 with the case) and reliable connectivity, making it a practical choice for users who value straightforward functionality over extra features like ANC or app support.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 32 total hours including case
  • Pro:Supports multiple high-quality codecs including aptX Adaptive
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 for stable and low-latency connections
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ options
  • Con:Single microphone may limit call clarity in noisy environments

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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