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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs QCY MeloBuds N50: 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 N50
HearWiki score
89
74
Sound
8.0
7.1
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.8
Battery
9.0
5.3
Calls
8.0
6.9
Value
9.0
8.4
Price (USD)
$69
$38

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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against QCY MeloBuds N50 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LHDC against SBC, while the QCY MeloBuds N50 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
  • MeloBuds N502025
What differsEnco Air5 ProMeloBuds N50

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Top codec
LHDC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProMeloBuds N50
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$38
HearWiki score
89
74
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
68 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
4 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
3
6

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 N50

The QCY MeloBuds N50 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack in adaptive ANC, a transparent hearing mode, and six microphones for clear calls at a very low price. They offer a comfortable fit, customizable touch controls, and a punchy 12 mm dynamic driver sound, all while keeping things simple with SBC-only codec support and no multipoint. For the money, they deliver a surprisingly robust feature set that's hard to beat.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the cost
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with customizable touch controls
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on

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

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