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OPPO Enco Air3i vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air3i 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 Air3i
  • 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)
$36
$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 Air3i (2024). 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 Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Enco Air3i2024
  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
What differsEnco Air3iEnco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

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

Specifications

Enco Air3iEnco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$36
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2024
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
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
128 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
47 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
5.5 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
54 h
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
3.7 g
4.4 g
Case weight
40.2 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
ETE91
-
Microphones
2
3
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

OPPO Enco Air3i

The OPPO Enco Air3i are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a 13.4mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.3, and support for SBC and AAC codecs. They deliver up to 5.5 hours of playback per charge, extending to 35 hours with the case, and feature IPX4 water resistance for light workouts or outdoor use. Touch controls, a custom EQ, and a low-latency mode make them versatile for everyday listening and calls.

  • Pro:Affordable price point
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design (3.7g per bud)
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 5.5 hours

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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