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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Skullcandy Dime® Evo: 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Skullcandy Dime® Evo
HearWiki score
89
60
Sound
8.0
5.7
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
8.3
Calls
8.0
6.5
Value
9.0
6.4
Price (USD)
$69
$48

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 Skullcandy Dime® Evo (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Dime® Evo2024
What differsEnco Air5 ProDime® Evo

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProDime® Evo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$48
HearWiki score
89
60
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
65 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2
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

Skullcandy Dime® Evo

The Skullcandy Dime Evo TWS earbuds offer a feature-rich budget package with Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, and app-based EQ customization, all in a compact case. Battery life is solid at 8 hours, and the IPX4 rating (implied) makes them suitable for workouts, though their audio performance and fit may not satisfy critical listeners. Overall, they balance convenience and affordability, but sound quality and ergonomics are areas of compromise.

  • Pro:Affordable price with useful features like multipoint and app support
  • Pro:Decent 8-hour battery life with USB-C charging
  • Pro:Lightweight and suitable for outdoor or workout use
  • Con:Sound quality is lackluster, with weak bass and treble
  • Con:Bulky and potentially uncomfortable fit
  • Con:Physical buttons can be awkward to press

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

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