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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Philips Fidelio T1: 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
  • Philips Fidelio T1
HearWiki score
89
63
Sound
8.0
7.5
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.8
Battery
9.0
7.6
Calls
8.0
5.5
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$65

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 Philips Fidelio T1 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Fidelio T12021
What differsEnco Air5 ProFidelio T1

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProFidelio T1
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$65
HearWiki score
89
63
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
7 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX Voice, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
9 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
15 min → 1 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
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
T1BK/00
Microphones
3
4

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

Philips Fidelio T1

The Philips Fidelio T1 is a feature-packed wireless earbud offering hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a robust 13-hour battery life. It combines a hybrid dual-driver setup with touch controls, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging for a versatile listening experience. With IPX4 water resistance and a transparent mode, it's designed for both everyday commutes and focused listening sessions.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:LDAC and AAC codec support
  • Pro:13-hour battery, 9 with ANC
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC
  • Con:No mention of aptX HD or adaptive
  • Con:Touch controls may be finicky for some

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

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