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Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: OPPO Enco Air5 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $69.

Score breakdown

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

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
52
89
Sound
6.2
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
4.6
9.0
Calls
4.6
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$93
$69

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 Air5 Pro (2026) against Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • ATH-CK3TW2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsATH-CK3TWEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
SBC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX2
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

ATH-CK3TWEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$93
$69
HearWiki score
52
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
5.8 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
5.8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
-
touch
Weight
4.7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
49.7 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX2
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
3
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc
-

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW

The Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW delivers a compact true-wireless design with 5.8 mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, and support for SBC plus aptX audio. It offers around 6 hours of playback per charge and up to 30 hours with the case, along with IPX2 drip resistance, making it a straightforward everyday option. While battery life is a practical highlight, the overall sound tuning has drawn mixed reactions, ranging from balanced to underwhelming depending on the listener.

  • Pro:Compact and lightweight build (4.7 g per earbud)
  • Pro:Solid battery life with case totaling 30 hours
  • Pro:Supports aptX and SBC codecs for wireless audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection support
  • Con:Limited water resistance (only IPX2)

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro are true wireless earbuds with 12mm drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation, offering a versatile listening experience. Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and IP55 water resistance make them practical for daily use.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for immersive listening
  • Pro:13-hour battery per earbud, 54 hours with case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC codec
  • Con:No wireless charging, only USB-C
  • Con:Sensitivity at 122 dB may be too high for some
  • Con:Touch controls may be accidentally triggered

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

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