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Baseus Bowie M3 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Bowie M3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
69
89
Sound
6.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.2
9.0
Battery
6.6
9.0
Calls
8.1
8.0
Value
4.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$110
$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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Baseus Bowie M3 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Baseus Bowie M3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Bowie M32023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsBowie M3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Bowie M3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$69
HearWiki score
69
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
60 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
49 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
6
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie M3

The Baseus Bowie M3 true wireless earbuds deliver adaptive noise cancellation and solid call clarity at a mid-range price. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, and a compact case that supports wireless charging, they balance everyday convenience with respectable performance for the cost.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC works well for the price
  • Pro:Clear call quality with six microphones
  • Pro:Multipoint connection and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 6.5 hours

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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