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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app: 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 with the app
HearWiki score
89
56
Sound
8.0
7.0
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
5.7
Calls
8.0
4.7
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$94

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 with the app (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
  • Galaxy Buds with the app2019
What differsEnco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds with the app

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
Not rated

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds with the app
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$94
HearWiki score
89
56
Released
2026
2019
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
5.8 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Sound signature
-
warm
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
13 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 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
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
6 g
Case weight
43 g
40 g
Water resistance
IP55
none
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

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 with the app

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are a versatile pair of true wireless earbuds that perform well even without the companion app, offering solid battery life and comfortable wear. When paired with the app, they unlock a dynamic sound preset, touch volume controls, and ambient listening mode, making them a flexible choice for everyday listeners.

  • Pro:Good battery life of 6 hours with 13 more from the case
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with lightweight 6g earbuds
  • Pro:App adds a lively Dynamic sound preset and custom EQ
  • Con:No active noise cancellation despite specs listing it
  • Con:No multipoint connection for switching between devices
  • Con:No water resistance rating for workouts or rain

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

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