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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Skullcandy Indy ANC: 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 Indy ANC
HearWiki score
89
60
Sound
8.0
5.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.7
Battery
9.0
4.5
Calls
8.0
5.2
Value
9.0
5.0
Price (USD)
$69
$50

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 Indy ANC (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • Indy ANC2020
What differsEnco Air5 ProIndy ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProIndy ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$50
HearWiki score
89
60
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2× 12 mm driver
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
32 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 1.5 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
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
4

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 Indy ANC

The Skullcandy Indy ANC offers a budget-friendly true wireless experience with hybrid noise cancellation and a neutral, enjoyable sound signature. It packs useful features like wireless charging, touch controls, and a custom EQ, making it a solid everyday option for commuters who value versatility over premium performance. While it handles noise blocking well for its price, its overall execution is competent rather than class-leading.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Neutral, enjoyable sound with custom EQ
  • Pro:Long total battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:Call quality and touch controls can be inconsistent
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC enabled

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

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