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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Urbanista Phoenix: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Urbanista Phoenix
HearWiki score
89
63
Sound
8.0
6.3
Noise cancelling
9.0
5.5
Battery
9.0
8.5
Calls
8.0
6.2
Value
9.0
6.2
Price (USD)
$69
$110

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 Urbanista Phoenix (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
  • Phoenix2023
What differsEnco Air5 ProPhoenix

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProPhoenix
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$110
HearWiki score
89
63
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
97 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
32 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
34 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 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
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
silicone
Microphones
3
2

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

Urbanista Phoenix

The Urbanista Phoenix true wireless earbuds are defined by their innovative solar-charging case, which extends the already solid battery life. They offer a well-rounded feature set including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity, making them a practical everyday choice. While their sound quality is decent and comfortable, they don't break new ground in audio performance, relying instead on the charging case as their unique selling point. The earbuds are comfortable and reliable, but the limited codec support and some lack of customization options keep them from being truly exceptional.

  • Pro:Innovative solar-charging case extends battery life
  • Pro:Solid battery life with up to 32 hours total
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included
  • Con:Sound quality is good but not groundbreaking
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
  • Con:Fewer customization options than some rivals

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

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