Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 actually scores 10.9 points below the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on battery (9.0 to 7.1) and noise cancelling (9.0 to 8.3). On paper: codecs SBC, AAC, LHDC to SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC, full charge time 90 min to 60 min and microphones 3 to 8. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 9 h and bluetooth goes 6.0 to 5.4. And it costs $73 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.08.4
- Noise cancelling9.08.3
- Battery9.07.1
- Calls8.08.0
- Value9.09.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Enco Air5 Pro | NeoBuds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 6 h | |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 60 min | |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 10 mm | |
| Microphones | 3 | 8 | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h | 15 min → 3 h | |
| Driver | 2× 12 mm driver | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Enco Air5 Pro to NeoBuds Pro 3". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.