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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco X3i: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • OPPO Enco X3i
HearWiki score
89
77
Sound
8.0
7.7
Noise cancelling
9.0
7.1
Battery
9.0
7.8
Calls
8.0
6.5
Value
9.0
8.6
Price (USD)
$69
$75

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?

Half a step newer

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against OPPO Enco X3i (2024). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20262 yr newer
  • Enco X3i2024
What differsEnco Air5 ProEnco X3i

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProEnco X3i
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$75
HearWiki score
89
77
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
10.4 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
15 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
94 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
44 h
Full charge time
90 min
10 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant
Weight
4.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
43 g
40.8 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
E509A
Microphones
3
2
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

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 X3i

The OPPO Enco X3i are true wireless earbuds that deliver hybrid active noise cancellation and a dual-driver setup for detailed sound. With a compact, IP55-rated build, they offer a lengthy total playtime of up to 44 hours with the case and support multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 connections. They also feature LHDC high-resolution audio coding and a customizable EQ for tailored listening.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for immersive listening
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 44 hours with case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC codec and multipoint
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life drops to 6.5 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Touch controls may be less intuitive for some users

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

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