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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs QCY MeloBuds ANC: 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
  • QCY MeloBuds ANC
HearWiki score
89
73
Sound
8.0
7.3
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.9
Battery
9.0
6.2
Calls
8.0
5.5
Value
9.0
8.1
Price (USD)
$69
$54

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 QCY MeloBuds ANC (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • MeloBuds ANC2022
What differsEnco Air5 ProMeloBuds ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProMeloBuds ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$54
HearWiki score
89
73
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
34 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Mic sensitivity
-
-9 dBV
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

QCY MeloBuds ANC

The QCY MeloBuds ANC deliver a well-rounded budget-friendly experience, pairing a punchy 12mm dynamic driver with effective noise cancellation and customizable controls via the app. They offer dependable battery life and modern features like USB-C and IPX5 resistance, making them a solid everyday choice. While not class-leading, they provide excellent value for those prioritizing sound and ANC on a tight budget.

  • Pro:Strong value for the price
  • Pro:Effective ANC for the cost
  • Pro:Customizable controls and sound
  • Con:App feels unfinished
  • Con:Pairing/reset process is awkward
  • Con:ANC not best-in-class

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

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