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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
72
89
Sound
6.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.5
9.0
Battery
6.8
9.0
Calls
7.8
8.0
Value
7.3
9.0
Price (USD)
$80
$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 OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

  • Nord Buds 3 Pro2024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsNord Buds 3 ProEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No

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

Specifications

Nord Buds 3 ProEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$80
$69
HearWiki score
72
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
12.4 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
12 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5.5 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
44 h
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 11 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
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.4 g
4.4 g
Case weight
38.2 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
3
3
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro delivers a well-rounded true wireless experience at a budget-friendly price, combining solid audio performance, effective hybrid noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit. While it excels in everyday listening, its call quality and multipoint connectivity can be inconsistent, holding it back from top-tier status in its class.

  • Pro:Strong active noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
  • Pro:Good overall sound quality with customizable EQ
  • Con:Mediocre call quality
  • Con:Multipoint pairing can be unreliable
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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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