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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Sennheiser CX True Wireless: 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
  • Sennheiser CX True Wireless
HearWiki score
89
63
Sound
8.0
6.7
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
6.0
Calls
8.0
5.3
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$80

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 Sennheiser CX True Wireless (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • CX True Wireless2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProCX True Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProCX True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$80
HearWiki score
89
63
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
7 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
7 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
5 Hz - 21 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
27 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
15 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
6 g
Case weight
43 g
37 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
CX200TW1
Microphones
3
2

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

Sennheiser CX True Wireless

The Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds deliver a balanced, neutral sound signature that suits listeners who prefer accurate tuning over a bass-heavy or overly bright presentation. They offer a solid feature set for the price, including aptX support, Bluetooth 5.2, touch controls, and an IPX4 rating, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity. Battery life is respectable on paper, but real-world performance may vary slightly from the manufacturer's claims.

  • Pro:Balanced, neutral sound profile
  • Pro:Good codec support (SBC, AAC, aptX)
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design with IPX4 water resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Battery life may fall short of the advertised 9 hours in real-world use

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

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