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Haylou G3 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.

  • Haylou G3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
53
89
Sound
6.3
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
3.8
9.0
Calls
5.2
8.0
Value
3.2
9.0
Price (USD)
$59
$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 Haylou G3 (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • G32022
  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
What differsG3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

G3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$59
$69
HearWiki score
53
89
Released
2022
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 13 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
13 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
45 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
4.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
20 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
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

Haylou G3

The Haylou G3 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud set aimed at gamers, featuring a low 45 ms latency, 13 mm dynamic drivers, and IPX4 water resistance. It offers a comfortable fit, decent sound for the price, and a compact design, though its battery life is modest and it lacks advanced features like ANC or multipoint connectivity. Overall, it’s a solid pick for casual gaming and everyday listening on a tight budget.

  • Pro:Low latency mode for gaming
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Pro:Compact design with IPX4 protection
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4.5 hours
  • Con:No ANC or transparency mode
  • Con:Lacks 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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