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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Life P2i: 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 Life P2i
HearWiki score
89
61
Sound
8.0
6.5
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
7.4
Calls
8.0
6.1
Value
9.0
6.5
Price (USD)
$69
$48

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 Life P2i (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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Life P2i2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProLife P2i

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLife P2i
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$48
HearWiki score
89
61
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

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 Life P2i

The Soundcore Life P2i offers dependable wireless audio at a budget price, pairing a comfortable in-ear fit with a punchy, bass-forward sound profile. Its standout feature is the impressive battery endurance, making it a solid pick for long listening sessions without breaking the bank. While it skips premium extras like active noise cancellation, its passive isolation and straightforward physical controls keep things simple and effective.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Energetic, bass-emphasized sound signature
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Lacks app-based EQ customization
  • Con:No Bluetooth multipoint for switching between devices

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

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