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Lypertek PUREPLAY C3 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.

  • Lypertek PUREPLAY C3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
64
89
Sound
7.9
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
9.1
9.0
Calls
6.5
8.0
Value
6.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$120
$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 Lypertek PUREPLAY C3 (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • PUREPLAY C32024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsPUREPLAY C3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
6.0
Top codec
aptX Adaptive
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP65
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

PUREPLAY C3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$120
$69
HearWiki score
64
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
hybrid
-
Driver size
10 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, aptX, aptX Adaptive
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
200 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
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
5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IP65
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
3

What reviewers said

Lypertek PUREPLAY C3

The Lypertek PUREPLAY C3 are true wireless earbuds that combine a hybrid dual-driver setup with robust wireless features like Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX Adaptive. They offer impressive battery longevity, including a case that extends playback to 200 hours, along with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. With multipoint connectivity and wireless charging, they are a feature-rich option for those prioritizing durability and battery life over active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Hybrid dual-driver sound with aptX Adaptive support
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of 8 hours per charge and 200 with case
  • Pro:IP65 dust and water resistance for rugged use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No companion app or custom EQ adjustments
  • Con:Touch controls may be less precise for some users

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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