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Oppo Enco Air5 Pro debuts in China as a midrange successor to 2024’s Enco Air4 Pro, priced at 330 yuan (~$48).
Outstanding battery life delivers up to 13 hours per charge without ANC, extending to 54 hours total with the charging case.
Audio upgrades include 12‑mm dynamic drivers with 100% increased amplitude for deeper bass, plus Bluetooth 6.0 and LHDC 5.0 support.
Oppo positions the Enco Air5 Pro as a refinement rather than a reinvention, and that becomes clear when looking past the headline specs. The move to a larger, higher‑excursion dynamic transducer suggests a tuning strategy aimed at maintaining low‑end authority without sacrificing midrange intelligibility—a balance that previous Enco models sometimes struggled with at higher volumes. Increased diaphragm travel typically allows bass notes to sound fuller at lower SPLs, which is often perceived as better control rather than sheer loudness. For listeners accustomed to Oppo’s slightly V‑shaped house sound, this points to a cleaner sub‑bass shelf with less bleed into the lower mids.
On the connectivity side, Oppo appears to be betting on stability and ecosystem integration rather than chasing niche audiophile features. Support for the latest Bluetooth stack and a modern high‑resolution codec places the Air5 Pro firmly in the camp of true wireless sets that can scale with higher‑quality sources, especially newer Android devices. Dual‑device pairing is implemented as a core function rather than an afterthought, which matters for users juggling a phone and laptop throughout the day. The inclusion of spatial audio processing and on‑device AI translation hints at Oppo viewing these earbuds as a smart wearable platform, not just a playback device.
Noise control and durability also reflect a more mature design philosophy. Instead of treating active noise cancellation as a binary on/off feature, Oppo has focused on expanding its effective range, which should translate into more consistent attenuation across different environments. Combined with a chassis rated for serious resistance to sweat and dust, the Enco Air5 Pro reads as a product designed for daily, all‑day use rather than occasional listening sessions. In the crowded midrange TWS segment, that kind of practical polish can matter as much as raw specifications.
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