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Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
78
89
Sound
8.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.3
9.0
Battery
7.1
9.0
Calls
8.0
8.0
Value
9.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$140
$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

Both shipped in 2026. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • NeoBuds Pro 32026
  • Enco Air5 Pro2026
What differsNeoBuds Pro 3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

NeoBuds Pro 3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$140
$69
HearWiki score
78
89
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
hybrid
-
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
-
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 3 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
8
3

What reviewers said

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They support high-resolution codecs like LDAC and LHDC, offer multipoint connectivity, and have an IP54 rating for sweat and splash resistance. With around 9 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), they're a solid mid-range option for versatile listening.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC tailors noise cancellation to your environment
  • Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design with LDAC and LHDC support for high-res audio
  • Pro:Multipoint allows seamless switching between two devices
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
  • Con:No wireless charging option
  • Con:Limited codec support on some devices

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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