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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: 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 Pro
HearWiki score
89
69
Sound
8.0
7.7
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.3
Battery
9.0
4.6
Calls
8.0
6.5
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$160

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Galaxy Buds Pro2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$160
HearWiki score
89
69
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
101 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
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Bixby
Weight
4.4 g
6.3 g
Case weight
43 g
44.9 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7
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 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are premium wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a dual-driver setup for a lively, bass-forward sound. They offer a robust feature set including IPX7 water resistance, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit, making them a versatile choice for Galaxy users and beyond. With up to 8 hours of playback per charge and a compact case, they deliver solid all-day performance.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Strong IPX7 water resistance
  • Pro:Rich, punchy sound with dual drivers
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
  • Con:Sound signature may be too bass-heavy for purists

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

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