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Mpow X5 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 X5
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
59
89
Sound
5.2
8.0
Noise cancelling
5.4
9.0
Battery
5.5
9.0
Calls
4.1
8.0
Value
2.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$40
$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 X5 (2025). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against aptX. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance (IP55).

  • X52025
  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
What differsX5Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
aptX
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: ANC type.

Specifications

X5Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$40
$69
HearWiki score
59
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 6 mm driver
2× 12 mm driver
Driver size
6 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
-
3

What reviewers said

Mpow X5

The Mpow X5 delivers a budget-friendly true wireless experience with hybrid active noise cancellation and support for SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs. Its sound leans neutral but carries a bit of extra low-end punch, which might not suit everyone. Overall, it's a capable performer for the price, though not without compromises.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC at an affordable price
  • Pro:Supports aptX for better audio quality
  • Pro:Quick charge gives 1 hour from 10 minutes
  • Con:Bass can feel overpowering for some
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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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