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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore P40i: 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 P40i
HearWiki score
89
71
Sound
8.0
6.2
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.4
Battery
9.0
8.9
Calls
8.0
5.5
Value
9.0
8.9
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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Soundcore P40i (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC, while the Soundcore P40i answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • P40i2024
What differsEnco Air5 ProP40i

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProP40i
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$48
HearWiki score
89
71
Released
2026
2024
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 - 20 kHz
Sound signature
-
bass-heavy
Impedance
-
14 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
60 h
Full charge time
90 min
180 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
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
A3955
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 P40i

The Soundcore P40i are feature-packed budget true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancelling, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a standout battery life that extends to 60 hours with the charging case. Their bold bass-forward sound and versatile design make them a strong value pick, though the fit and tuning may not suit everyone. The case also doubles as a phone stand, adding to their everyday practicality.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with case
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancelling and transparency mode
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless switching
  • Con:Heavy bass and treble can be polarizing
  • Con:Fit may be loose for some ears
  • Con:Noise cancelling could be stronger out of the box

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

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