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Mpow Mbit S 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 Mbit S
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
55
89
Sound
6.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.2
9.0
Calls
5.4
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$42
$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 Mbit S (2020). 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 None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Mbit S2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsMbit SEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
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

Mbit SEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$42
$69
HearWiki score
55
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
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
108 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
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
35 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
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
4.8 g
4.4 g
Case weight
49 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
MPBH481AB
-
Microphones
1
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc 8.0
-

What reviewers said

Mpow Mbit S

The Mpow Mbit S delivers a punchy, bass-forward sound with a comfortable fit, making it a solid budget-friendly true wireless option. It offers around six hours of playback per charge and up to 35 hours with the case, along with reliable call quality and a sturdy IPX8 build. While it lacks advanced features like ANC or multipoint, its strong value and dependable performance make it a worthy pick for cost-conscious listeners.

  • Pro:Energetic, bass-heavy sound
  • Pro:Excellent comfort and fit
  • Pro:Good call quality for the price
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs

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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