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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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 79
HearWiki score
89
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$55

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 79 (2018). 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 Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20268 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 792018
What differsEnco Air5 ProSoundLiberty 79

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX7

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProSoundLiberty 79
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$55
HearWiki score
89
Not scored
Released
2026
2018
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
Sound signature
-
v-shaped
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
30 m
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
40 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
15 min → 1.5 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
46 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
3
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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 79

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 are affordable true wireless earbuds that deliver a straightforward listening experience with Bluetooth 5.0 and support for SBC and AAC codecs. They feature a compact 6 mm dynamic driver, touch controls, and a robust IPX7 water resistance rating, making them suitable for workouts and outdoor use. With up to 8 hours of playback per charge and a total of 40 hours with the case, they offer solid battery life for their price point.

  • Pro:Strong IPX7 water resistance
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 40 hours with case
  • Pro:Supports AAC codec for better iOS compatibility
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec options (only SBC and AAC)
  • Con:Bass and detail may not satisfy audiophiles

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