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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC: 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
  • Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
HearWiki score
89
79
Sound
8.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.9
Battery
9.0
8.5
Calls
8.0
5.6
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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Soundcore Liberty 4 NC (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, while the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
  • Liberty 4 NC2023
What differsEnco Air5 ProLiberty 4 NC

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLiberty 4 NC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$100
HearWiki score
89
79
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
10 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
50 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
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
5.2 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
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

Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds pack premium-style features like adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and wireless charging into a wallet-friendly package. They deliver a warm, balanced sound and solid ANC performance that rivals pricier models, though real-world battery life with ANC on falls short of the headline figure. Overall, they're a strong value pick for everyday use, offering comfort, multipoint connectivity, and a robust companion app.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Warm, balanced sound signature
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is lower than claimed
  • Con:Not a class-leading audiophile choice
  • Con:Touch controls may require adjustment

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

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