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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Space A40: 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 Space A40
HearWiki score
89
75
Sound
8.0
7.3
Noise cancelling
9.0
8.3
Battery
9.0
8.0
Calls
8.0
5.5
Value
9.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$69
$41

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 Space A40 (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, while the Soundcore Space A40 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • Space A402022
What differsEnco Air5 ProSpace A40

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProSpace A40
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$41
HearWiki score
89
75
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
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
-
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, 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
-
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
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.4 g
4.9 g
Case weight
43 g
48.4 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 Space A40

The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds deliver a compelling budget-friendly package with adaptive noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and support for high-resolution LDAC audio. They offer a comfortable, lightweight fit suitable for extended listening, including sleep, while providing robust battery life and wireless charging convenience. Though the microphone quality and touch controls have some inconsistencies, the overall value and feature set make them a strong contender in their price range.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Pro:Multipoint connection and LDAC support
  • Con:Microphone quality is only average
  • Con:Touch controls can be inconsistent
  • Con:Case hinge feels less secure

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

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