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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Realme Buds Air 3 Neo: 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
  • Realme Buds Air 3 Neo
HearWiki score
89
59
Sound
8.0
5.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
6.1
Calls
8.0
5.2
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$43

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 Realme Buds Air 3 Neo (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • Buds Air 3 Neo2022
What differsEnco Air5 ProBuds Air 3 Neo

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProBuds Air 3 Neo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$43
HearWiki score
89
59
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
88 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
30 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 12 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
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
4 g
Case weight
43 g
49 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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

Realme Buds Air 3 Neo

The Realme Buds Air 3 Neo are a budget-friendly true wireless option that focuses on core essentials rather than extras like active noise cancellation. They offer improved comfort and a bass-forward sound compared to earlier models, though they lack the standout feature of some predecessors. With solid battery life, multipoint connectivity, and an IPX5 rating, they remain a practical choice for everyday listening at a low price.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended use
  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Bass-forward sound signature
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Controls can be inconsistent
  • Con:Case attracts scratches and dirt

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

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