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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs TOZO NC9: 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
  • TOZO NC9
HearWiki score
89
58
Sound
8.0
6.0
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.3
Battery
9.0
5.2
Calls
8.0
4.3
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$57

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 TOZO NC9 (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • NC92020
What differsEnco Air5 ProNC9

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8

Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProNC9
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$57
HearWiki score
89
58
Released
2026
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
9 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
9 mm
Drivers per side
2
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
14 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
15 m
Battery life
13 h
14 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
59 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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

TOZO NC9

The TOZO NC9 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that offer hybrid active noise cancellation, robust waterproofing, and solid battery life for the price. They deliver a smooth, enjoyable sound signature with an app-based EQ to fine-tune the audio, though call quality and lack of multipoint support hold them back. Overall, they're a decent value pick for those seeking affordable ANC earbuds with good endurance.

  • Pro:Strong battery life with case
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:IPX8 waterproof rating
  • Con:Call quality is weak
  • Con:No multipoint support
  • Con:Stock tuning can be harsh before EQ

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

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