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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs OPPO Enco X3s: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Outstanding overall at around $179.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Apple AirPods Pro 3
  • OPPO Enco X3s
HearWiki score
86
71
Sound
8.6
7.1
Noise cancelling
9.3
6.9
Battery
7.3
8.2
Calls
7.4
7.5
Value
8.3
8.0
Price (USD)
$180
$93

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

OPPO Enco X3s (2026) against Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025). The OPPO Enco X3s is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IP55.

  • AirPods Pro 32025
  • Enco X3s20261 yr newer
What differsAirPods Pro 3Enco X3s

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP57
IP55

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Enco X3s
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$93
HearWiki score
86
71
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10.7 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
15 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
118 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Full charge time
-
50 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Yes
Weight
5.5 g
4.7 g
Case weight
44 g
49 g
Water resistance
IP57
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
3
Microphone type
beamforming
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
  • Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

OPPO Enco X3s

The OPPO Enco X3s are well-rounded true wireless earbuds that offer a hybrid dual-driver setup, adaptive noise cancellation, and solid battery life for the price. They deliver good audio quality and everyday usability, though their ANC and sound tuning don't quite top the class. Overall, they're a polished midrange option, especially for those in the OPPO ecosystem, but they face stiff competition from rivals.

  • Pro:Good audio quality with hybrid dual drivers
  • Pro:Long battery life of 11 hours on a single charge
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
  • Con:ANC is slightly weaker than some top competitors
  • Con:Sound lacks sparkle compared to class leaders
  • Con:Noise cancellation could be stronger to be ideal

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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