OPPO ENCO BUDS 2 REVIEW

 

OPPO ENCO BUDS 2 REVIEW

Design and Comfort

The OPPO ENCO Buds 2 featured a pebble-like case and stem-less Design. OPPO Enco Buds 2 have a dual-tone design with a matte finish, which does not attract fingerprints. It is black on the outside and sky blue on the inside.

The case has a matte finish with a glossy band running along its side. The glossy band houses a USB-C port, with an LED indicator sitting alongside. There is no physical button on the case that can be used to manually connect the Enco Buds 2 to another Bluetooth device.

The portion of the earbuds facing the ears has a glossy look with “R” and “F” markings. The top area of the earbuds is equipped with touch sensors.

The OPPO Enco Buds 2 comes with an IPX4 rating, which brings protection against mild rain and sweat. Readers should note that there is no IP rating for the charging case.

The OPPO Enco Buds 2 fit firmly inside the ears easily. You may have to readjust them a bit while running, but they are not likely to fall off.

The Enco Buds 2 is a pocket-friendly device. However, users should be careful not to place objects like keys and the Enco Buds 2 in the same pocket. Such objects can corrode the matte finish of the case. Ideally, you may consider buying a silicon case for the Buds 2.

Connectivity and Touch Controls

The Enco Buds 2 comes with support for Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. It supports Bluetooth codes: SBC and AAC. It lacks support for the AptX codec, which is seen on costlier TWS earbuds. There is no support for connecting the earbuds to two devices simultaneously.

To establish a connection, users need to open the lid of the Buds 2’s case and scan for the earbuds on the device where they need to be connected. On OPPO phones, the process is seamless, since ColorOS instantly shows a pop-up for pairing. I did not face any issues connecting the Enco Buds 2 with Android, iOS, and Windows devices.

On non-ColorOS devices, users need to install OPPO’s HeyMelody app to access “Enco Live sound effects” options like original sound for natural sound, Bass Boost, and Clear Vocals. The app can be used to update the firmware version, turn on/off Game Mode, and customize earbud controls.

The touch controls are good as they respond well. On a side note, it is an overall good product.

For a lag-free audio experience while gaming, the Enco Buds 2 comes with support for 80ms low latency. There is a toggle available to turn it on or off through the HeyMelody app.

Audio Experience and Call Quality

There are several TWS earbuds with 10mm audio drivers in the same price range as the Enco Buds 2. What makes it a cut above the rest is that it comes equipped with a titanized diaphragm dynamic driver. Generally, titanized drivers can be designed to offer an accurate reproduction of sounds.

OPPO has focused on offering an impressive bass boost experience on the Enco Buds 2. For deeper bass, users can select the “Bass Boost” option through the Enco Live Sound Effects feature available on the HeyMelody app. For even richer bass, users can make use of the equalizer feature on third-party apps.

The increase in bass doesn’t suppress the vocals on the Buds 2. The treble is not too sharp, and the vocals sound good. Since it does not use the generic neodymium driver but titanized drivers that are light and strong, it manages to impress in the audio performance department given its price. The sound is quite loud. Using it at 60 to 70% volume should provide an enjoyable listening experience.

Call Quality 

As far as the call quality of the Enco Buds 2 is concerned, my voice sounded slightly muffled to the recipients when I received calls outdoors. However, they were able to understand everything that I said and, also, they were not complaining about it. There was no issue with listening to what the other person was saying. The Enco Buds 2 lacks Active Noise Cancellation, which is rarely seen on TWS earbuds in its price segment.

According to OPPO, the Enco Buds 2 is equipped with “AI deep noise cancellation for calls.” It further mentions that “through dynamic tracking of human voices, AI deep noise cancellation for calls enables you to be heard easily and clearly even in noisy outdoor places.” I believe Enco Buds 2’s call quality will be much better than many of the other TWS earbuds in the same price range.

I have still yet to find a perfect pair of earbuds, even among the costlier ones that are good for taking voice calls. Though there may be a couple of them on the market, I haven’t tried them. What I can say is that the call quality on the Buds 2 is good given its low price.

Battery and Charging

OPPO claims a battery life of up to 28 hours on the Enco Buds 2 with the charging case. According to the company, the earbuds can last up to 7 hours on a single charge The case has a 460mAh battery, whereas each earbud packs a 40mAh battery.

It took approximately 14 minutes for the charging case to gain 20 percent battery juice from zero. The company states that 10 minutes of charging allows users to enjoy 1 hour of music playback. As far as full charging (earbuds + case) is concerned, it takes around 200 minutes.

The LED indicator next to the USB-C port glows while charging. As far as the charging status is concerned, users can check it through the HeyMelody app. If the earbuds are not inside the case, the app will not show the battery level of the earbuds. If any of the earbuds are inside the case, the app will also show the battery level of the case.

Verdict

To sum up, the entry-level Enco Buds 2 not only offers an impressive audio performance but also helps in building trust in OPPO’s other audio products. It is worth recommending to buyers looking for TWS earbuds between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,000 . Most of the users have loved it for its bass and battery backup.

Some few features that are missing on the earbuds. Most of them are generally found on earbuds in higher price segments. Hence, to conclude, I could not find any major cons to the device.

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