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OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Yamaha TW-E3C: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro vs Yamaha TW-E3C, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Yamaha TW-E3C
HearWiki score
89
-
Sound
8.0
-
Noise cancelling
9.0
-
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$69
$70

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 Yamaha TW-E3C (2022). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Top codec LHDC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Enco Air5 Pro20264 yr newer
  • TW-E3C2022
What differsEnco Air5 ProTW-E3C

Platform

Top codec
LHDC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Enco Air5 ProTW-E3C
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$69
$70
HearWiki score
89
Not scored
Released
2026
2022
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 12 mm driver
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
2
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LHDC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
47 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
-
Battery incl. case
54 h
24 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
4.4 g
6 g
Case weight
43 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
3
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc

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

Yamaha TW-E3C

The Yamaha TW-E3C are true wireless earbuds offering a comfortable, secure fit and a balanced sound signature from their 6 mm dynamic drivers. With IPX5 water resistance, ambient sound mode, and a compact charging case that extends total playback to 24 hours, they're a solid pick for everyday listening, though they lack active noise cancellation. Multipoint connectivity and app-based custom EQ add versatility for the price.

  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and rain
  • Pro:Ambient sound mode for situational awareness
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is modest compared to some rivals
  • Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

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

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