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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 80: 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 80
HearWiki score
89
49
Sound
8.0
5.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
0.0
Battery
9.0
2.9
Calls
8.0
6.8
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$65

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 80 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX8.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 802021
What differsEnco Air5 ProSoundLiberty 80

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
aptX
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProSoundLiberty 80
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$65
HearWiki score
89
49
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12 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
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
16 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
43 g
46.9 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
4
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 8.0

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 80

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 80 offers a distinctive, sporty design and solid wireless performance at a budget price. With IPX8 waterproofing, aptX support, and a comfortable fit, it's a decent pick for workouts, though its short battery life may be a drawback for heavy users.

  • Pro:IPX8 waterproof rating
  • Pro:Supports aptX for better audio quality
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Con:Battery life is short at 4 hours
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging

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

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