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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty Air 2: 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
  • Soundcore Liberty Air 2
HearWiki score
89
61
Sound
8.0
6.5
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
6.6
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$40

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 Soundcore Liberty Air 2 (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • Liberty Air 22020
What differsEnco Air5 ProLiberty Air 2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLiberty Air 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$40
HearWiki score
89
61
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2× 6 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
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
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
4
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 8.0

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 Air 2

The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 are true wireless earbuds that emphasize clear sound, strong battery endurance, and dependable call quality for everyday use. With a comfortable fit, touch controls, and a charging case that supports wireless charging, they offer solid value at a budget-friendly price. While they lack active noise cancellation, their IPX5 rating and customizable EQ make them a versatile option for casual listeners.

  • Pro:Strong battery life of 7 hours per charge, 28 hours with case
  • Pro:Comfortable fit suitable for extended wear
  • Pro:Excellent call quality with four microphones
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky or unresponsive
  • Con:Midrange clarity is somewhat lacking
  • 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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