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JBL Live Beam 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • JBL Live Beam 3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
78
89
Sound
8.2
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.2
9.0
Battery
9.3
9.0
Calls
7.4
8.0
Value
8.8
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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against JBL Live Beam 3 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JBL Live Beam 3 brings LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. The JBL Live Beam 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Live Beam 32024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsLive Beam 3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Live Beam 3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$69
HearWiki score
78
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
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 - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
9 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
48 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
10 g
4.4 g
Case weight
82 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3

What reviewers said

JBL Live Beam 3

The JBL Live Beam 3 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable, secure fit. They offer long battery life, support for high-quality LDAC audio, and versatile controls, making them a solid choice for everyday use. Their IP55 rating adds durability for workouts or light rain.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec for detailed sound
  • Pro:Long battery life with a compact charging case
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users
  • Con:Earbuds are slightly bulky for smaller ears
  • Con:Sound profile may require EQ adjustments out of the box

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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