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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: 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 Live
HearWiki score
89
60
Sound
8.0
6.5
Noise cancelling
9.0
3.4
Battery
9.0
6.5
Calls
8.0
6.8
Value
9.0
4.8
Price (USD)
$69
$130

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 Live (2022). 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 Feed-forward.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • Galaxy Buds Live2022
What differsEnco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds Live

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX2

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds Live
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$130
HearWiki score
89
60
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
29 h
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
5 min → 1 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
touch
Voice assistant
-
Bixby
Weight
4.4 g
5.6 g
Case weight
43 g
42.2 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 Live

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offer a distinctive bean-shaped design that stands out, with comfortable wear and solid battery life for everyday use. While they provide decent audio and active noise cancellation, performance in both areas is generally considered average rather than exceptional, and the lack of app support limits customization options. They are a reasonable value, especially at discounted prices, but may not satisfy audiophiles or those seeking strong noise isolation.

  • Pro:Unique and comfortable design
  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Wireless charging support
  • Con:Noise cancellation is weak
  • Con:Sound quality is average
  • Con:Limited customization without app support

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

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