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Mpow M9 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.

  • Mpow M9
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
50
89
Sound
6.2
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
4.5
9.0
Calls
4.2
8.0
Value
-
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 Mpow M9 (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 Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • M92019
  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
What differsM9Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

M9Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$56
$69
HearWiki score
50
89
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
-
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
90 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
20 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
MPBH413AR
-
Microphones
4
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc 8.0
-

What reviewers said

Mpow M9

The Mpow M9 offers a budget-friendly AirPods-style design with a bass-forward sound signature and effective feedforward noise cancellation. It provides strong value for money with IPX8 water resistance, a lengthy total battery life, and touch controls, though its call quality and sound refinement fall short of some competitors. Overall, it's a solid pick for users prioritizing style, durability, and affordability over top-tier performance.

  • Pro:Aggressive bass-forward tuning
  • Pro:High IPX8 water resistance
  • Pro:Long 40-hour total battery life with case
  • Con:Mediocre call quality due to stem design
  • Con:Sound not as refined as rivals like M5 or M7
  • Con:No companion app or custom EQ

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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