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OPPO Enco Air3i vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air3i vs Sony WF-1000XM5, 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 Air3i

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Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of OPPO Enco Air3i vs Sony WF-1000XM5
SpecOPPO Enco Air3iSony WF-1000XM5
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)-$249
HearWiki scoreNot scored88 / 100 · Outstanding
Released20242023
Audio
Driver13.4 mm Dynamic Unit0.33"
Driver size13.4 mm8.4 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz20 Hz - 40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity128 dB/mW102 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth5.35.3
Bluetooth version-5.3
CodecsAAC, SBCSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Multipoint pairingNoYes
Latency47 ms-
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life5.5 h12 h
Battery life (ANC on)-8 h
Battery incl. case35 h24 h
Full charge time150 min90 min
Quick charge-5 min = 1 h
Wireless charging-Yes
Features
ANC type-hybrid
Transparency mode-Yes
Companion app-Yes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detection-Yes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistantsupportedYes
Design
Weight3.7 g11.8 g
Case weight40.2 g39 g
Water resistanceIPX4IPX4
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones26

What reviewers said

OPPO Enco Air3i

The OPPO Enco Air3i are lightweight true wireless earbuds built around a 13.4mm dynamic driver, delivering solid audio for everyday listening. They support Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC and SBC codecs, offer IPX4 splash resistance, and provide about 5.5 hours per charge, extending to 35 hours with the case. Touch controls and voice assistant support add convenience, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Compact and light design (3.7g per bud)
  • Pro:Long total battery life with case (35 hours)
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint pairing
  • Con:Only AAC and SBC codecs, no aptX

Sony WF-1000XM5

These are high-end true wireless earbuds that focus on adaptive noise cancellation and detailed audio, supporting LDAC for high-resolution streaming. They offer a solid battery life of up to 12 hours without ANC, plus a comfortable fit and IPX4 sweat resistance for daily use. The touch controls and companion app add convenience, though the price reflects their premium status.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Long battery life (12 hours without ANC)
  • Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC codecs
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:No higher water resistance rating than IPX4
  • Con:Touch controls may take time to master

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