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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Skullcandy Mod: 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 Mod
HearWiki score
89
70
Sound
8.0
6.9
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
7.1
Calls
8.0
6.8
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$53

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 Mod (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Mod2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProMod

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProMod
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$53
HearWiki score
89
70
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
6 mm driver
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
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
34 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
both
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
1
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 Mod

The Skullcandy Mod delivers a bass-forward sound with a robust feature set for its price, including multipoint Bluetooth and a lengthy combined battery life. While its audio quality is decent rather than exceptional, the IP55 durability and app-based EQ make it a practical budget option for everyday use.

  • Pro:Strong bass response
  • Pro:Long battery life with case
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth support
  • Con:Sound is not neutral
  • Con:Average audio fidelity
  • Con:Single microphone limits call quality

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

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