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FiiO FW3 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO FW3 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • FiiO FW3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$130
$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 FiiO FW3 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Water resistance (IP55).

  • FW32021
  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
What differsFW3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

FW3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
106 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
aptX Adaptive, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
100 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
21 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
-
54 h
Full charge time
100 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
60 g
4.4 g
Case weight
44.8 g
43 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
3

What reviewers said

FiiO FW3

The FiiO FW3 true wireless earbuds prioritize sound quality with a 10mm carbon-based dynamic driver and support for high-resolution LHDC and aptX Adaptive codecs. They come with a 10-band parametric EQ and a low-latency gaming mode, though they lack ANC and water resistance. With a total battery life of up to 21 hours, they are a solid choice for audiophiles on a budget.

  • Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC and aptX Adaptive codecs
  • Pro:Includes a 10-band parametric EQ for customization
  • Pro:Low-latency gaming mode for better sync
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity

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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