Is the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro worth the upgrade from the Jabra Elite 8 Active?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Jabra Elite 8 Active to the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro buys you 10.6 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in value (6.2 to 9.0), noise cancelling (7.2 to 9.0) and battery (8.2 to 9.0). On paper: codecs SBC, AAC to SBC, AAC, LHDC, weight 10 g to 4.4 g and bluetooth 5.3 to 6.0. Worth checking: battery life goes 14 h to 13 h and battery life (anc on) goes 8 h to 7 h. It's also $82 cheaper, which makes this an easy call. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.88.0
- Noise cancelling7.29.0
- Battery8.29.0
- Calls7.38.0
- Value6.29.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Elite 8 Active | Enco Air5 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 14 h | 13 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC | |
| Weight | 10 g | 4.4 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 | |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 7 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 56 h | 54 h | |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 12 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 6 | 3 | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | feedforward | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 5 min → 1 h | 10 min → 2 h | |
| Driver | 6 mm dynamic | 2× 12 mm driver | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Elite 8 Active to Enco Air5 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.