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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Sabbat E12 Ultra: 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
  • Sabbat E12 Ultra
HearWiki score
89
55
Sound
8.0
6.1
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
5.5
Calls
8.0
5.2
Value
9.0
6.7
Price (USD)
$69
$50

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 Sabbat E12 Ultra (2019). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
  • E12 Ultra2019
What differsEnco Air5 ProE12 Ultra

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProE12 Ultra
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$50
HearWiki score
89
55
Released
2026
2019
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
120 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
30 h
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
feedforward
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Siri
Weight
4.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
43 g
54 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 8.1

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

Sabbat E12 Ultra

The Sabbat E12 Ultra is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers a bass-forward, engaging sound signature with a comfortable fit and reliable physical controls. It packs a solid feature set for the price, including active noise cancellation, wireless charging, aptX support, and a total battery life of 30 hours with the case. While its tuning leans heavily toward low-end punch, it remains a practical everyday option for those prioritizing battery and convenience over neutrality.

  • Pro:Engaging, bass-heavy sound signature
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with secure earpieces
  • Pro:Supports aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning may overwhelm some genres
  • Con:Build quality feels less premium
  • Con:Occasional background hiss reported

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

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