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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco Free3: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco Free3, 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • OPPO Enco Free3
HearWiki score
89
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$72

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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against OPPO Enco Free3 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, while the OPPO Enco Free3 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The OPPO Enco Free3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
  • Enco Free32023
What differsEnco Air5 ProEnco Free3

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProEnco Free3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$72
HearWiki score
89
Not scored
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
107 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
5.5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
30 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
4.3 g
Case weight
43 g
47.3 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2
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 Free3

The OPPO Enco Free3 are true wireless earbuds with a 12.4mm bamboo-fiber driver for detailed audio, adaptive noise cancellation up to 49dB, and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide around 7 hours of playback per charge (30 hours with the charging case) and boast an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and touch controls, they offer a versatile and feature-rich listening experience at a budget-friendly price.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC with 49dB reduction
  • Pro:High-quality LDAC codec support for detailed sound
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case (30 hours total)
  • Con:Battery life drops to 5.5 hours with ANC enabled
  • Con:No wireless charging support (USB-C only)
  • Con:Touch controls may be less precise than physical buttons

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