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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Soundcore Life P3i: 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 P3i
HearWiki score
89
69
Sound
8.0
6.8
Noise cancelling
9.0
6.4
Battery
9.0
7.5
Calls
8.0
6.3
Value
9.0
6.8
Price (USD)
$69
$57

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 P3i (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • Life P3i2022
What differsEnco Air5 ProLife P3i

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Top codec
LHDC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProLife P3i
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$57
HearWiki score
89
69
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
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
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
54 h
36 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.4 g
-
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
4
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 P3i

The Soundcore Life P3i delivers dependable sound and solid battery life at a budget-friendly price, with hybrid ANC and a transparency mode for everyday use. While it offers good value and IPX5 water resistance, its noise cancellation is gentler and app features are more basic compared to pricier models like the Life P3. Overall, it's a practical choice for those prioritizing affordability over premium ANC performance.

  • Pro:Affordable price point
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Con:ANC is not as strong as pricier siblings
  • Con:Limited app features compared to higher-end models
  • Con:No multipoint connection support

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

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