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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Life P3: 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
  • Soundcore Life P3
HearWiki score
89
74
Sound
8.0
6.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.5
Battery
9.0
7.0
Calls
8.0
5.8
Value
9.0
6.2
Price (USD)
$69
$53

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 Soundcore Life P3 (2021). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20265 yr newer
  • Life P32021
What differsEnco Air5 ProLife P3

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLife P3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$53
HearWiki score
89
74
Released
2026
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 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
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
15 m
Battery life
13 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
35 h
Full charge time
90 min
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 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
-
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.4 g
4.9 g
Case weight
43 g
49.8 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
6
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

Soundcore Life P3

The Soundcore Life P3 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver strong, engaging audio and hybrid active noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. With a long battery life, wireless charging, and a customizable EQ, they offer a well-rounded package for everyday use, though their bass-heavy tuning and finicky touch controls may not suit everyone.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Engaging, customizable sound
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Con:Bass can be heavier than ideal
  • Con:Touch controls can be inconsistent
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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