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Nothing CMF Buds 2 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
82
89
Sound
7.7
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.8
9.0
Battery
8.8
9.0
Calls
6.5
8.0
Value
9.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$37
$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 Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

  • CMF Buds 22025
  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
What differsCMF Buds 2Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$69
HearWiki score
82
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
11 mm driver
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
11 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
54 h
Full charge time
93 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
41.5 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3

What reviewers said

Nothing CMF Buds 2

The Nothing CMF Buds 2 are an exceptional budget true-wireless option, packing a surprisingly rich feature set for their low price. They deliver engaging sound, robust battery life, and effective hybrid ANC, making them a top-value pick for most listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Strong battery life with ANC off
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Con:Call performance weak in noisy settings
  • Con:ANC and gaming latency not class-leading
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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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