OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco Buds3: 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.

True Wireless

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

89Outstanding

$69

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro leads on 3 of 7 measures.

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
OPPO Enco Buds3

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

7.5

Noise cancelling

9.0

Battery

9.0

Calls

8.0

8.2

Value

9.0

Price (USD)

$69

$52

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 Buds3 (2025). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
Enco Buds32025

What differsEnco Air5 ProEnco Buds3

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Top codec: LHDC; AAC
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProEnco Buds3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $69; $52
HearWiki score: 89; 77
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2× 12 mm driver; 12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 12.4 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 122 dB/mW; 123 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LHDC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 47 ms; 47 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 13 h; 9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 7 h; -
Battery incl. case: 54 h; 48 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; -
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 4.4 g; 3.8 g
Case weight: 43 g; 39.2 g
Water resistance: IP55; IP55
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; ETEG1
Microphones: 3; -
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco Buds3
Spec	OPPO Enco Air5 Pro	OPPO Enco Buds3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$69	$52
HearWiki score	89 / 100 Outstanding	77 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 12 mm driver	12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	12.4 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	122 dB/mW	123 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LHDC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	47 ms	47 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	13 h	9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	7 h	-
Battery incl. case	54 h	48 h
Full charge time	90 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	-
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	4.4 g	3.8 g
Case weight	43 g	39.2 g
Water resistance	IP55	IP55
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	ETEG1
Calls
Microphones	3	-
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

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

OPPO Enco Buds3

The OPPO Enco Buds3 are a lightweight, half-in-ear TWS option that prioritize comfort and long battery life over active noise cancellation. They deliver a warm, bass-forward sound signature with clear calls and practical features like Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and low-latency gaming mode, making them a solid budget pick for casual listening. However, the open fit may not suit workouts or loud environments, and the tuning sacrifices some vocal clarity for smoothness.

Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 9.5 hours, 48 with case)
Pro:Comfortable, lightweight semi-open fit
Pro:Solid bass-heavy sound for the price

Con:Loose fit not ideal for active use or noisy settings
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Warmer tuning reduces vocal prominence

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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