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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO W51: 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 W51
HearWiki score
89
68
Sound
8.0
7.2
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.1
Battery
9.0
3.7
Calls
8.0
7.4
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$60

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 W51 (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • W512020
What differsEnco Air5 ProW51

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IP54

Level on: ANC type, USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProW51
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$60
HearWiki score
89
68
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
7 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
7 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
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
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
3.5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
24 h
Full charge time
90 min
80 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Breeno
Weight
4.4 g
55.5 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
3
2
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

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 W51

The OPPO W51 delivers a well-rounded true wireless experience at a budget price, combining hybrid active noise cancellation with a surprisingly capable 7 mm dynamic driver for clear, enjoyable sound. Its standout traits are effective noise blocking and clear call quality, though its battery runtime is on the shorter side, especially with ANC engaged. With IP54 durability and wireless charging support, it offers solid everyday practicality without breaking the bank.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Clear and impressive sound quality
  • Pro:Excellent call clarity with dual mics
  • Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky
  • Con:No custom EQ or transparency mode

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

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