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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Skullcandy Method® 360 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC
HearWiki score
89
80
Sound
8.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
9.0
8.0
Battery
9.0
7.5
Calls
8.0
6.5
Value
9.0
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 Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC (2025). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
  • Method® 360 ANC2025
What differsEnco Air5 ProMethod® 360 ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProMethod® 360 ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$100
HearWiki score
89
80
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
97.1 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
40 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
32 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
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
Weight
4.4 g
11 g
Case weight
43 g
77 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 Method® 360 ANC

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds deliver a bass-forward, spacious sound profile with effective hybrid noise cancellation, making them a compelling budget-friendly option. They offer long battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and a customizable EQ, though the charging case feels bulky and codec support is limited to SBC and AAC. Overall, they provide strong value for listeners prioritizing ANC and battery over premium build and high-res audio.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price with strong ANC
  • Pro:Bass-forward yet customizable sound via EQ
  • Pro:Long battery life (up to 32 hours with ANC)
  • Con:Bulky charging case design
  • Con:Only basic SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:Sound may lack liveliness for some listeners

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

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