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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco Free2: 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.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • OPPO Enco Free2
HearWiki score
89
60
Sound
8.0
5.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.3
Battery
9.0
5.8
Calls
8.0
7.5
Value
9.0
5.4
Price (USD)
$69
$49

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 OPPO Enco Free2 (2019). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
  • Enco Free22019
What differsEnco Air5 ProEnco Free2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IP54

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProEnco Free2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$49
HearWiki score
89
60
Released
2026
2019
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
94 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
30 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
4.4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
43 g
38.8 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
3

What reviewers said

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

OPPO Enco Free2

The OPPO Enco Free2 offer a well-rounded true wireless experience at a budget price, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation and a Dynaudio-tuned 10mm driver. They combine a sleek, AirPods-like design with useful touch controls and IP54 water resistance, though battery endurance and sound naturalness receive mixed feedback. Overall, they deliver solid value for cost-conscious buyers seeking effective ANC without breaking the bank.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Comfortable, AirPods-style fit with touch controls
  • Pro:Good build quality and IP54 water resistance
  • Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
  • Con:Sound quality lacks naturalness and detail
  • Con:No wireless charging or multipoint connectivity

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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