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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco R3: 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.

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 Air5 Pro
  • OPPO Enco R3
HearWiki score
89
74
Sound
8.0
7.7
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
6.5
Calls
8.0
7.0
Value
9.0
8.2
Price (USD)
$69
$35

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 R3 (2025). 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, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer
  • Enco R32025
What differsEnco Air5 ProEnco R3

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProEnco R3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$35
HearWiki score
89
74
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
13.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
13.4 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
128 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
5.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
35 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 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
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
3.6 g
Case weight
43 g
45.1 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
1

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 R3

The OPPO Enco R3 are budget-friendly half-in-ear earbuds that prioritize comfort and solid sound for the price. They offer good call quality and a lightweight design, making them a practical choice if you're okay with their AirPods-inspired look and don't need advanced features like ANC or app support. With a long total battery life and IPX4 sweat resistance, they're a reliable everyday option for casual listening.

  • Pro:Very comfortable half-in-ear fit
  • Pro:Great sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Good call quality for the cost
  • Con:Design closely resembles AirPods
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No companion app or custom EQ

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

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