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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition
HearWiki score
89
62
Sound
8.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
8.6
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$110

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition (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.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition2020
What differsEnco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds+ BTS Edition

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX2

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds+ BTS Edition
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$110
HearWiki score
89
62
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
-
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
22 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Bixby
Weight
4.4 g
6.3 g
Case weight
43 g
39.6 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX2
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
3

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition

The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition delivers the same well-rounded true wireless performance as the standard model, wrapped in a purple finish with fan-themed extras. It offers a neutral sound profile, long battery life, and improved call clarity via a triple-mic setup, making it a solid everyday choice. However, it lacks active noise cancellation and only has basic water resistance.

  • Pro:Neutral, balanced sound suitable for various genres
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 11 hours per charge
  • Pro:Clear voice pickup from three-microphone system
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only IPX2 water resistance, limited against sweat and rain
  • Con:No multipoint connection for simultaneous device pairing

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

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