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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Skullcandy Indy Fuel: 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 Fuel
HearWiki score
89
56
Sound
8.0
5.6
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
5.2
Calls
8.0
4.7
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$52

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 Fuel (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. The Skullcandy Indy Fuel answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Indy Fuel2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProIndy Fuel

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProIndy Fuel
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$52
HearWiki score
89
56
Released
2026
2021
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
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
30 h
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
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
12 g
Case weight
43 g
61 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
1

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 Fuel

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds offer a practical, budget-friendly true wireless option with a comfortable fit and dependable performance. They provide a balanced sound profile with accurate bass, though mids and treble can sound recessed, and feature useful extras like wireless charging and multipoint connectivity. With a lightweight build and IP55 resistance, they're a solid pick for everyday use.

  • Pro:Accurate bass response
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Wireless charging support
  • Con:Recessed mids and treble
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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