Is the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro worth the upgrade from the Nothing CMF Buds 2a?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Nothing CMF Buds 2a to the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro buys you 14.6 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in noise cancelling (6.8 to 9.0), calls (6.4 to 8.0) and battery (7.5 to 9.0). On paper: battery life 8 h to 13 h, codecs SBC, AAC to SBC, AAC, LHDC and bluetooth 5.4 to 6.0. Worth checking: microphones goes 4 to 3. That costs $43 more, or about $3 per point of score - reasonable value for the jump. 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.
- Sound7.08.0
- Noise cancelling6.89.0
- Battery7.59.0
- Calls6.48.0
- Value8.89.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | CMF Buds 2a | Enco Air5 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8 h | 13 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 | |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP55 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5 h | 7 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 35.5 h | 54 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 4 | 3 | |
| ANC type | feedforward | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 5.5 h | 10 min → 2 h | |
| Driver | 12.4 mm driver | 2× 12 mm driver | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "CMF Buds 2a 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.