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OPPO Enco Air3 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air3 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • OPPO Enco Air3
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$55
$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 OPPO Enco Air3 (2023). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • Enco Air32023
  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
What differsEnco Air3Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air3Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$55
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
13.4 mm dynamic
2× 12 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
13.4 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
125 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
25 h
54 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
3.7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
37.4 g
43 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
DNN
-

What reviewers said

OPPO Enco Air3

The OPPO Enco Air3 are lightweight true wireless earbuds that prioritize clear call quality with four microphones and AI-based noise reduction, while offering a balanced sound profile via a 13.4mm dynamic driver. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and low 47ms latency, they're suited for everyday listening and calls. The IP54 rating and 25-hour total battery life (with case) make them a practical budget choice, though they lack active noise cancellation and wireless charging.

  • Pro:Lightweight at 3.7g per earbud
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Pro:IP54 water and dust resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging case
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours per charge

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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