True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Z
54Average
$50
Full review dataOnePlus Buds Z 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.
True Wireless
OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
89Outstanding
$69
Full review dataScore 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.
- OnePlus Buds Z
- OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
54
89
Sound
6.1
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
4.3
9.0
Calls
5.0
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$50
$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 OnePlus Buds Z (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.
- Buds Z2020
- Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsBuds ZEnco Air5 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
Buds ZEnco Air5 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $69
- HearWiki score
- 54
- 89
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 2× 12 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 97 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
- 5 h
- 13 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 20 h
- 54 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- 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
- Weight
- 4.3 g
- 4.4 g
- Case weight
- 40 g
- 43 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 3
What reviewers said
OnePlus Buds Z
The OnePlus Buds Z are a budget-friendly true wireless option that deliver a bass-forward yet balanced sound, making them a solid choice for everyday listening. With a comfortable fit, IP55 water resistance, and straightforward touch controls, they offer practical value for around $50, though their feature set is basic and battery life is modest. They pair especially well with OnePlus phones but remain a competent pick for any Bluetooth device.
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
- Pro:Bass-forward sound with decent clarity
- Con:Only 5 hours of battery per charge
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited touch control customization
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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