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JBL WAVE FLEX 3 vs OPPO Enco Air5s

What WAVE FLEX 3 does better (1) and where Enco Air5s wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL WAVE FLEX 3
JBL · 2026WAVE FLEX 3
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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OPPO Enco Air5s
OPPO · 2026Enco Air5s
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $60
7.2Noise control & calls4.3
5.7Build & features9.2

Why is WAVE FLEX 3 better than Enco Air5s?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Enco Air5s: No

Why is Enco Air5s better than WAVE FLEX 3?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.4 g vs 3.9 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL WAVE FLEX 3JBL WAVE FLEX 3≈ $607.6
OPPO Enco Air5sOPPO Enco Air5s≈ $606.9
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Semi-open
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity96 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—3
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case—48 h
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.4 g3.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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