The Oppo Enco Air 5 takes a fairly straightforward approach to budget wireless earbuds: deliver strong noise cancellation, enjoyable sound, long battery life, and useful smart features without making the experience unnecessarily complicated. After spending time with them, it is clear that Oppo has focused more on getting the fundamentals right than chasing flashy extras.

The earbuds feature up to 52dB adaptive ANC, a 12mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 6.1, triple-microphone call noise cancellation, dual-device connectivity, and up to 54 hours of total battery life.

Design and comfort

The Oppo Enco Air 5 has a compact charging case with a matte finish that does a good job of resisting fingerprints. The earbuds themselves have a glossy finish, however, so they pick up smudges more easily. The Lavender Purple version looks distinctive without being overly flashy, while Midnight Black is the more understated option.

Each earbud weighs around 4.3g, and the lightweight construction makes them comfortable for extended listening. The in-ear fit also provides a good seal, which is important for both passive isolation and ANC performance. The bundled silicone tips give you different sizing options to help achieve the right fit.

The earbuds carry an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, although the charging case is not rated for water resistance.

Sound quality

The Oppo Enco Air 5 uses a 12mm dynamic driver with a titanium-coated PET diaphragm. In everyday listening, the sound is energetic and enjoyable, with particularly strong bass response. The audio performance can be modified using the HeyMelody app from Oppo.

The default Ultimate Sound profile offers the best balance for most genres, while Pure Vocals puts more emphasis on voices and Thundering Bass adds extra low-end impact. There is also a 10-band Pro Equalizer, allowing you to adjust the sound to your preference and save custom profiles.

The mids are not quite as impressive as the bass and highs, but vocals remain clear enough for music, podcasts, and videos. Oppo also includes Alive Audio, which creates a wider, more spacious presentation. It works better for movies and live recordings than for everyday music listening.

ANC is the biggest highlight

Noise cancellation is arguably the strongest reason to consider the Oppo Enco Air 5. The earbuds offer up to 52dB of adaptive noise reduction with a cancellation frequency range of up to 5000Hz. There are High, Moderate, and Low modes, along with Smart Mode for automatic adjustment based on the surroundings.

In real-world use, the ANC does a good job with continuous background noise such as air conditioners, fans, traffic, and general office noise. The in-ear design helps here because the silicone tips provide passive isolation in addition to active cancellation.

The earbuds also have a Transparency mode, which is useful when you need to hear your surroundings without removing them.

Good microphones for calls

The Oppo Enco Air 5 uses three microphones on each earbud. The system combines beamforming with AI-powered call noise cancellation to separate your voice from environmental noise. Oppo specifically claims that the system can maintain voice clarity in windy conditions of up to 25km/h.

In everyday use, call quality is solid. Background traffic and wind are reduced effectively, although extremely noisy environments can still make some external sound audible. For regular phone calls and online meetings, the microphones are more than capable.

Features and connectivity

Bluetooth 6.1 provides stable connectivity, while dual-device connectivity lets the earbuds remain connected to two devices across Android, iOS, and Windows. This is particularly useful if you regularly move between a phone and laptop.

The HeyMelody app provides access to the EQ, ANC settings, touch controls, and other features on compatible devices. Oppo and OnePlus users get deeper integration directly through the system settings.

The earbuds also support Tap to Launch functions, including Spotify Tap, an AI voice assistant, and a camera shutter. AI Translate is another useful addition, although its availability and functionality depend on the supported phone and software.

For gaming, the dedicated low-latency mode can reduce earbud latency to as little as 47ms. It is a useful addition for mobile gaming, particularly in titles where directional audio matters.

Battery life

Battery life is another strong point. Oppo rates the earbuds for up to 13 hours with ANC disabled and up to 54 hours with the charging case. With ANC enabled, the rated figures drop to 6.5 hours for the earbuds and 27 hours with the case.

The case and earbuds take roughly 90 minutes to fully charge, while the earbuds themselves take about 55 minutes. The earbuds are also TÜV Rheinland-certified for battery health, with Oppo claiming more than 80% battery health after 1,000 charging cycles.

Verdict

The Oppo Enco Air 5 gets the important things right. The ANC is genuinely effective for its class, the sound is energetic and customizable, the earbuds are comfortable, and battery life is excellent. Features such as dual-device connectivity, Alive Audio, AI Translate, and low-latency gaming mode add meaningful value rather than simply padding the specification sheet.

The glossy earbuds and average mid-range performance are minor drawbacks, but they do little to undermine an otherwise polished package.

If you want a pair of affordable wireless earbuds that prioritizes ANC, battery life, comfort, and everyday usability, the Oppo Enco Air 5 is an easy recommendation. It is available with a price tag of Rs 3,299 in India.

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Oppo has officially launched the Enco Air 5 earbuds in the Indian market, following their initial debut in China earlier this May.

Oppo Enco Air 5 Specifications

The earbuds feature a 12mm dynamic driver setup equipped with a titanium-coated PET diaphragm. On the software side, they provide a 10-band custom equalizer alongside three standard audio presets. There is also a spatial audio function called Alive Audio, though it is limited to users paired with an Oppo smartphone running ColorOS 12.0 or newer.

For noise cancellation, the Enco Air 5 features a 52dB adaptive ANC system. According to Oppo, the earbuds use an algorithm to monitor ambient noise and automatically switch between deep, medium, and light noise cancellation modes depending on the environment.

Coming to the battery life, the earbuds can last up to 13 hours on a single charge with ANC turned off, and up to 54 hours total when factoring in the charging case. If you leave ANC turned on, those numbers drop to 6.5 hours for the earbuds and 27 hours total. The case charges via USB-C and supports a quick charge feature that reportedly provides 11 hours of playback from a 10-minute plug-in.

For connectivity, these feature Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint connectivity, allowing them to connect to two devices simultaneously across iOS and Android. They also include a low-latency gaming mode and customizable touch controls on the stems, which can be mapped to launch specific apps like Spotify.

For voice calls, these use a triple-microphone array that works alongside an AI noise reduction model to filter out background sound. The earbuds weigh 4.3 grams each and have an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, making them suitable for exercise.

Pricing and Availability

The Oppo Enco Air 5 is available now in Midnight Black and Lavender Purple through Amazon, Flipkart, and Oppo’s online store. These are priced at Rs. 3299 but the brand is currently offering a temporary launch price of Rs. 3,099.

In related news, Sennheiser has recently launched its first clip-on earbuds featuring 12mm drivers, LDAC, and a 36-hour battery alongside the Honor Earbuds 5e with adaptive 52dB ANC, LHDC 5.0, AI features, and up to 45 hours of playback.

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