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Nothing Ear (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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing Ear (2)
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
73
89
Sound
7.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.4
9.0
Battery
5.7
9.0
Calls
7.4
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$120
$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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Nothing Ear (2) (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nothing Ear (2) brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3.

  • Ear (2)2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsEar (2)Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Ear (2)Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$120
$69
HearWiki score
73
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
11.6 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
11.6 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6.3 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
4 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
36 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 8 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
51.9 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3

What reviewers said

Nothing Ear (2)

The Nothing Ear (2) are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that offer a neutral sound profile, effective adaptive noise cancellation, and a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and an app with a custom EQ. They bring notable improvements over the first generation, making them a strong value option in their price range, though their battery life is merely average and some advanced features can be finicky in practice.

  • Pro:Neutral, well-balanced sound signature
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Robust feature set including multipoint, wireless charging, and custom EQ
  • Con:Battery life is only average, especially with ANC on
  • Con:High-res audio mode and multipoint can be inconsistent
  • Con:Sound quality still not top-tier for critical listening

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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