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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro: 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
  • Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
HearWiki score
89
67
Sound
8.0
7.2
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.3
Battery
9.0
6.5
Calls
8.0
6.3
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$110

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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Liberty 3 Pro2021
What differsEnco Air5 ProLiberty 3 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLiberty 3 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$110
HearWiki score
89
67
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
12 mm
10.6 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
105 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
32 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
15 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
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
6 g
Case weight
43 g
56 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

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

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver an engaging, well-balanced sound with a hybrid dual-driver setup. They offer strong hybrid ANC, multipoint connectivity, LDAC support, and a comfortable, durable design, making them a compelling value for their price. While battery life is decent, it falls short of the top contenders in the category.

  • Pro:Engaging, balanced sound with LDAC support
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Robust feature set including multipoint and wireless charging
  • Con:Battery life is moderate, especially with ANC on
  • Con:Bulky charging case may not suit everyone
  • Con:Sound tuning might not appeal to all listeners

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

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