OPPO today launched the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, the company’s latest Enco Air series earbuds, after several years of launching the Enco Air2 Pro in India. The new Enco Air5 Pro brings features such as 55 dB ANC and LHDC 5.0 and promises up to 54 h total playback on a single charge.
So, are these the best true wireless earbuds with ANC and Hi-res audio under Rs. 5,000? Let us dive into the review to find out.
Box contents
- OPPO Enco Air5 Pro in Matte Black colour
- OPPO Enco Air5 Pro charging case
- Ear tips in Small and Large sizes (Medium pre-installed)
- USB Type-C cable
- User guide and warranty information
Design and Build Quality
Starting with the design, the headset comes in a round charging case with a matte finish so it doesn’t attract fingerprints easily.
You can see the OPPO logo. The charging case weighs 43 grams. There is a tiny LED indicator on the front that glows in orange, green, and red colors. Opening the case, you can see the slots for left and right earbuds with the markings. It has strong magnets to secure the buds in its place.
The USB Type-C port is present in the back, along with the setup button.
The headset also has a plastic build with a matte finish, so it doesn’t attract fingerprints easily. There are three microphones on each headset: the front, the back, and the bottom.
This uses touch controls, the same as the old Enco buds, instead of squeeze or press controls in the Enco X models, but the company has added slide volume controls finally.
The earbuds weigh about 4.4 grams and feature an in-ear design. The earbuds come with medium-sized ear tips pre-installed, but you can change to bundled large- or small-sized ear tips if you wish. There is an optical sensor for wear detection so that it can automatically pause the audio when you remove it from your ears and play when you put it back.
Overall, the headset has good build quality, is compact, and fits your ears perfectly so that they don’t fall off your ears easily, even during outdoor activities like running or cycling. The earphones have IP55 ratings for dust and water resistance, so they can withstand splashes or light rain, but you can’t use them when swimming. There are no IP ratings for the case.
Connectivity, Pairing, and Controls
The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro supports Bluetooth 6.0 with LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res audio codec for HD sound quality on supported devices, offering a transmission rate of up to 1Mbps, and support the AAC codec that works in phones that have it.
The pairing process is very easy for OPPO devices. Just enable Bluetooth on the OPPO phone, open the charging case of the buds, place the charging case close to the phone, and follow the prompts. To connect to a non-OPPO phone or other Bluetooth device, place the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro into the charging case with the cover opened. Press and hold the setup button in the case for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth settings. Then, select OPPO Enco Air5 Pro.
There is a fast pair option that works on the latest Android phones. We tested it on the Samsung Galaxy S26+, iQOO Z11x and the realme 16T, and never faced any pairing or disconnection issues. It also comes with Microsoft Swift Pair. Since the phone pairs with the case and not the headset, you will need the case if you want to reconnect it or even turn on the headset if it’s disconnected from the phone.
You can enable the dual connection option that lets you connect to two devices at the same time and switch the audio playback between them.
| Function | Left earphone (L) | Right earphone (R) |
| Play / Pause | Single tap | |
| Play next track or Answer call / Hang calls | Double Tap | |
| Play previous track | Triple Tap | |
| Volume control | Swipe to increase or decrease | |
| Enable noise cancellation or switch between noise cancellation modes | Press and hold for 1s | |
| Switch the device / Reject calls | Press and Hold for 3s | |
You can customize the controls from the settings if you have a OPPO, OnePlus or realme phones. Others can use the Hey Melody app on Android and iOS.
You can’t edit a single press for play/pause but can change a double press for the next track to the previous track or to launch the voice assistant for either the left or right or both earbuds. The triple tap function can also be customized. You can slide to control the volume, which comes in handy. This can also be customized to switch tracks.
You can also customize the controls with Spotify Tap and even tap a bud to start their chosen AI assistant. You can also choose at least two from noise cancellation, transparency, and noise cancellation off when you press and hold either earbud. The autoplay / pause option when you remove the earbud can be disabled. The sound space feature can play ambient sound to help you sleep or stay calm.
The Earbuds fit test option plays music to ensure that your ear tips make a good seal with your ear canal for better noise-cancelling. For OPPO phones running ColorOS 15.0.1 or later, there is AI Translation that can translate between languages such as English, Hindi, Spanish and French.
Audio Quality
The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro packs a 12mm titanized dynamic driver. Audio from the earbuds is very loud and crisp, and as usual, the bass is on the higher side.
It features three equalizers—Ultimate (default), Pure Vocals, and Thundering Bass—so that every song can be heard how it should. You can also create a custom EQ. There is OPPO Alive Audio, which uses software to create spatial sound.
LHDC 5.0 worked with the iQOO Z11x, and realme 16T 5G. The audio quality is crisp with clear vocals and a good amount of bass. Highs are good, and the mid-range is average.
Noise Cancellation and Call Performance
Regarding the noise cancellation, the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) blocks the ambient sound, which helps in most cases. You can feel the difference when you are listening outdoors. For the price, it does a good job. It has received TÜV Rheinland high-performance noise cancellation certification, said the company.
55dB ANC with a wide 5000Hz frequency range offers perfect noise cancellation in most scenarios. There are high, moderate, and mild modes. This doesn’t use hybrid noise cancellation, so you will need to set it to high, and it will adjust it in real time accordingly.
This also has Transparency mode that allows you to listen to ambient sound so that you can recognize the surrounding situation and any potential risks. It can turn on the transparency mode automatically when you remove a single earbud.
The low latency is 47ms. This is useful when gaming. The new gaming-specific spatial audio mode tuned for BGMI, Free Fire, and Call of Duty helps you hear gunshots and footsteps clearer and earlier, says the company.
Coming to the call noise cancellation, it uses an AI-powered noise reduction algorithm and three ENC microphones to cut external noise. This does a good job in cutting down wind and traffic noise. During my use outdoors, wind noise was completely cut out to the receiver, but the traffic noise was faintly audible. OPPO says that it can block winds of up to 25 kilometers per hour.
Battery Life
The earphones pack a 62mAh battery that promises about 13 hours of standalone battery life and 7 hours with noise cancellation enabled. During my use of LDHC with noise cancellation on and off, I got about 8 hours of battery life at about 60% volume, so it is good. For calls, it lasts for less than 5 hours since it uses call noise cancellation tech.
With the 530mAh charging case, it promises up to 54 hours of total battery life without ANC and 26 hours of total battery life with noise cancellation enabled with LDHC. The green light in the case indicates that the battery is high, and it turns red when it is low. You can also see the charge left in the case in the HeyMelody app when the earbuds are placed in the case.
Charging the case fully with the earbuds takes about an hour. It also has fast charge, so that you get 13 hours (charging case + earbuds combined) of playback with 10 minutes of charging with ANC off.
Conclusion
The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro marks a massive leap forward for the Enco Air lineup, filling the multi-year gap since the Air2 Pro with a feature-rich, high-performance package.
By delivering top-tier 55 dB ANC, rare Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, and premium LHDC 5.0 high-res audio support, OPPO has created a highly competitive pair of earbuds. The addition of practical upgrades like swipe volume controls, dual-device pairing, and a robust IP55 rating makes them an excellent daily driver for outdoor fitness and casual listening alike. While audiophiles might notice slightly average mid-range performance, the crisp highs and deep bass more than compensate for the everyday listener.
If you are looking for an all-rounder with marathon-level battery life (up to 54 hours), reliable call quality, and effective noise cancellation without breaking the bank, the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro easily earns its spot as one of the best value-for-money options in its segment.
Alternatives
The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro, with almost similar features, is a good alternative at a cheaper rate. The realme Buds Air8 is also a good cheaper option that offers dual drivers.
Pricing and availability
Priced at Rs. 4,999, the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro will be available from the OPPO India online store and other online and offline stores starting from May 28th.
Pros
- Good audio quality with crisp highs and LHDC 5.0 high-res audio support
- Up to 55dB ANC handles real-world outdoor noise effectively
- Excellent battery life (up to 54h total) with reliable fast charging
- Smart design choices including matte finish and slide volume controls
- Strong durability with IP55 dust and water resistance for buds
Cons
- Average Mids
- No hybrid ANC (requires manual adjustment to high mode)