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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2: 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 Buds2
HearWiki score
89
68
Sound
8.0
6.9
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.0
Battery
9.0
5.0
Calls
8.0
5.3
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$100

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 Buds2 (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • Galaxy Buds22022
What differsEnco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

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

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProGalaxy Buds2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$100
HearWiki score
89
68
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
5 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
hybrid
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
5 g
Case weight
43 g
41.2 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX2
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
SM-R177NZTAXAC
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 Buds2

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are compact true wireless earbuds that pack hybrid active noise cancellation, a comfortable 5-gram build, and up to 7.5 hours of playtime on a single charge (5 hours with ANC on). They support AAC, SBC, and Samsung's Scalable codec, plus wireless charging and touch controls, making them a solid mid-range pick for Android users. With an 11mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ, they deliver balanced sound with decent call quality thanks to triple mics per bud.

  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Good battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Only IPX2 water resistance
  • Con:Battery life drops to 5 hours with ANC active

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

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