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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Sport X20: 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 Sport X20
HearWiki score
89
81
Sound
8.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
9.0
8.0
Battery
9.0
8.9
Calls
8.0
6.6
Value
9.0
9.3
Price (USD)
$69
$80

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 Sport X20 (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 Sport X20 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Soundcore Sport X20 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP68 against IP55.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Sport X202024
What differsEnco Air5 ProSport X20

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IP68

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProSport X20
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$80
HearWiki score
89
81
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
Impedance
-
16 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
7 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
48 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
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
both
Voice assistant
-
Siri
Weight
4.4 g
6.6 g
Case weight
43 g
41 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP68
Detachable cable
-
Yes
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 Sport X20

The Soundcore Sport X20 are rugged true wireless earbuds built for active use, with an IP68 rating and adaptive noise cancellation to keep focus during workouts. They offer long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a customizable EQ via the companion app, making them a versatile and durable option for everyday training.

  • Pro:IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Ear hooks may feel less secure for some
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

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

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