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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 5: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Soundcore Liberty 5
HearWiki score
89
76
Sound
8.0
7.2
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.8
Battery
9.0
7.4
Calls
8.0
7.6
Value
9.0
7.6
Price (USD)
$69
$90

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 5 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, while the Soundcore Liberty 5 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Soundcore Liberty 5 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
  • Liberty 52025
What differsEnco Air5 ProLiberty 5

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLiberty 5
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$90
HearWiki score
89
76
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
9.2 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
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
48 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 5 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
4.6 g
Case weight
43 g
47.9 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6

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 5

The Soundcore Liberty 5 wireless earbuds deliver strong value around $90, pairing adaptive ANC, clear call quality, and a comfortable fit with long battery life. While the sound benefits from custom EQ and supports LDAC, the touch controls feel sluggish and the default tuning may need adjustment for full immersion. Overall, they're a practical, feature-rich pick for budget-conscious buyers, especially for work or travel.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Clear call quality with 6 mics and voice mute option
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Con:Touch controls are sluggish and fiddly
  • Con:Sound needs EQ tweaking to sound immersive
  • Con:Design is plain and unremarkable

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

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