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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs QCY T9S: 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 T9S
HearWiki score
89
53
Sound
8.0
5.9
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
3.4
Calls
8.0
5.9
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$40

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 T9S (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • T9S2020
What differsEnco Air5 ProT9S

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProT9S
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$40
HearWiki score
89
53
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
20 h
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
5 g
Case weight
43 g
31.2 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
3
1

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 T9S

The QCY T9S are true wireless earbuds designed with sport wings for a secure fit, making them suitable for both active use and daily listening. They deliver a lively, uplifting sound profile and dependable call quality, though their feature set is basic with no noise cancellation or USB-C charging. With Bluetooth 5.0, AAC support, and multipoint connectivity, they offer solid versatility for budget-conscious buyers.

  • Pro:Secure sport-wing design for active use
  • Pro:Lively, energetic sound signature
  • Pro:Reliable call quality for conversations
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only 5 hours of battery per charge
  • Con:No USB-C charging port

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

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