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Nothing Ear 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 Ear
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
81
89
Sound
8.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.1
9.0
Battery
7.1
9.0
Calls
7.7
8.0
Value
9.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$77
$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?

Half a step newer

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Nothing Ear (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3.

  • Ear2023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsEarEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0

Everyday features

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

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

Specifications

EarEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$77
$69
HearWiki score
81
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
11 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
11 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
40.5 h
54 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 10 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
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
buttons
touch
Weight
4.6 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

The Nothing Ear delivers a well-rounded true wireless experience, blending solid sound, effective hybrid ANC, and a generous 40.5-hour total battery life with the case. Its feature set, including LDAC support, multipoint, and wireless charging, makes it a strong value pick for everyday use, though it doesn't dominate any single category.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with case
  • Pro:Supports high-res LDAC and AAC codecs
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Con:Sound profile may not suit bass purists
  • Con:Controls are button-based, not touch
  • Con:Build feels less premium than rivals

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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