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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Skullcandy Dime® 3: 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
  • Skullcandy Dime® 3
HearWiki score
89
74
Sound
8.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
6.8
Calls
8.0
8.2
Value
9.0
9.1
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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Skullcandy Dime® 3 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Skullcandy Dime® 3 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20263 yr newer
  • Dime® 32023
What differsEnco Air5 ProDime® 3

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProDime® 3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$35
HearWiki score
89
74
Released
2026
2023
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
20 h
Full charge time
90 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2

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

Skullcandy Dime® 3

The Skullcandy Dime 3 deliver punchy, very good sound in a compact, affordable true wireless package, with Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and a useful transparency mode. They're a solid pick for active use thanks to IPX4 water resistance and a stable fit, but their control scheme and lack of a companion app are notable compromises. Battery life is decent for the price, though real-world tests may fall short of the rated 8 hours.

  • Pro:Punchy, very good sound for the price
  • Pro:Compact case and practical fit for sports
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:Poor control scheme
  • Con:No companion app or wear detection
  • Con:Battery life may be lower than rated in real use

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

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