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JLab Transformers JBuds ANC 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Transformers JBuds ANC 3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
74
89
Sound
6.6
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.1
9.0
Battery
7.4
9.0
Calls
6.8
8.0
Value
6.3
9.0
Price (USD)
$50
$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 JLab Transformers JBuds ANC 3 (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Transformers JBuds ANC 32024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsTransformers JBuds ANC 3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

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

Specifications

Transformers JBuds ANC 3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$50
$69
HearWiki score
74
89
Released
2024
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
105 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
42 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
9.6 g
4.4 g
Case weight
29.5 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab Transformers JBuds ANC 3

The JLab Transformers JBuds ANC 3 offer a budget-friendly true wireless experience with hybrid active noise cancellation and a bass-forward sound profile that may suit casual listeners. They pack useful features like app-based EQ, multipoint Bluetooth, and IP55 durability, though their tuning and touch controls may not satisfy everyone. Overall, they deliver solid value for the price with capable ANC and reasonable battery life.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Custom EQ via app for sound tweaking
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity
  • Con:Bass-heavy default tuning can muddy clarity
  • Con:No aptX or LDAC codec support
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky

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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