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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Whizzer C3 TWS: 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
  • Whizzer C3 TWS
HearWiki score
89
51
Sound
8.0
6.2
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
2.7
Calls
8.0
5.4
Value
9.0
-
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?

New platform

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Whizzer C3 TWS (2020). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against aptX. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20266 yr newer
  • C3 TWS2020
What differsEnco Air5 ProC3 TWS

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
LHDC
aptX

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProC3 TWS
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$35
HearWiki score
89
51
Released
2026
2020
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
98 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
22.5 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
-
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
4.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
43 g
52.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
3
1

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

Whizzer C3 TWS

The Whizzer C3 TWS are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that emphasize deep, punchy bass, making them a solid pick for bass lovers. They offer a comfortable, sport-friendly fit with IPX5 water resistance, though their design is fairly plain. With aptX support and a compact build, they deliver engaging sound for the price, but battery life is modest.

  • Pro:Strong, bass-forward sound signature
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for workouts
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Con:Generic, uninspired design
  • Con:Only 6 hours of playback per charge
  • Con:No wireless charging or multipoint connectivity

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

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