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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77: 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
  • TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77
HearWiki score
89
49
Sound
8.0
6.3
Noise cancelling
9.0
0.0
Battery
9.0
4.2
Calls
8.0
3.0
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$50

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 TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77 (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 772020
What differsEnco Air5 ProSoundLiberty 77

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProSoundLiberty 77
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$50
HearWiki score
89
49
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
20 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
-
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
3
1

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

TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77 offers a bass-forward, airy sound in a sporty, IPX7-rated design that stays secure during workouts. With touch controls, Bluetooth 5.0, and about 5 hours of playback per charge (20 with the case), it's a practical budget option for everyday and active use, though it lacks advanced extras like multipoint or USB-C.

  • Pro:Strong bass and airy treble
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain
  • Pro:Secure, tight fit ideal for sports
  • Con:No USB-C or wireless charging
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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