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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs OPPO Enco X3s: 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 X3s
HearWiki score
89
71
Sound
8.0
7.1
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.9
Battery
9.0
8.2
Calls
8.0
7.5
Value
9.0
8.0
Price (USD)
$69
$93

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

Both shipped in 2026. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, while the OPPO Enco X3s answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The OPPO Enco X3s answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

  • Enco Air5 Pro2026
  • Enco X3s2026
What differsEnco Air5 ProEnco X3s

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
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 X3s
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$93
HearWiki score
89
71
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
15 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
118 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
50 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
4.7 g
Case weight
43 g
49 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
3
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

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 X3s

The OPPO Enco X3s are well-rounded true wireless earbuds that offer a hybrid dual-driver setup, adaptive noise cancellation, and solid battery life for the price. They deliver good audio quality and everyday usability, though their ANC and sound tuning don't quite top the class. Overall, they're a polished midrange option, especially for those in the OPPO ecosystem, but they face stiff competition from rivals.

  • Pro:Good audio quality with hybrid dual drivers
  • Pro:Long battery life of 11 hours on a single charge
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
  • Con:ANC is slightly weaker than some top competitors
  • Con:Sound lacks sparkle compared to class leaders
  • Con:Noise cancellation could be stronger to be ideal

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

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