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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Pamu Z1: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Pamu Z1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Pamu Z1
HearWiki score
89
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$90

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 Pamu Z1 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. The Pamu Z1 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Z12021
What differsEnco Air5 ProZ1

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProZ1
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$90
HearWiki score
89
Not scored
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
24 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.4 g
5.7 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
ENC

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

Pamu Z1

The Pamu Z1 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.2, and a total battery life of up to 24 hours with the charging case. They feature a 10mm dynamic driver, wireless charging, and app support for custom EQ, making them a solid budget-friendly option for everyday use.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design at just 5.7g per earbud
  • Pro:Long 24-hour total battery with wireless charging convenience
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)
  • Con:Charging case may feel bulky due to belt design
  • Con:No mention of multipoint connectivity

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