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Edifier X3 TO-U 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.

  • Edifier X3 TO-U
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
58
89
Sound
6.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
5.5
9.0
Calls
5.6
8.0
Value
3.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$35
$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 Edifier X3 TO-U (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • X3 TO-U2020
  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
What differsX3 TO-UEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

X3 TO-UEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$35
$69
HearWiki score
58
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
8 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
24 Ω
-
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, aptX
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
24 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 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
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
25 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc
-

What reviewers said

Edifier X3 TO-U

The Edifier X3 TO-U are budget true wireless earbuds that deliver clean, balanced audio with aptX support and a compact, IP55-rated build. They offer about 6 hours of playback per charge and a total of 24 hours with the case, making them a practical everyday option despite lacking active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Clear and balanced sound with aptX support
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design with IP55 water resistance
  • Pro:Solid battery life with 24 hours total including the case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Real-world battery life may vary with volume

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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