Entry-level truly wireless earphones are improving at a meteoric rate. Just a couple of years ago, one couldn't imagine a sub 2K earphone sporting features such as touch controls, low latency gaming mode, and day-long battery life. These were features usually found on much more premium TWS earbuds and the entry-level ones were usually plagued by dismal sound quality and wireless connectivity. Times are truly changing. Today we are reviewing one of the latest entrants in the sub 2K price segment of truly wireless earphones – the Oppo Enco Buds. The Enco Buds are the successors of the well-liked Oppo Enco W11 and come with some improvements over its predecessor such as longer battery life, latest Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, HeyMelody app support and 80ms low latency Game Mode. These earbuds compete with the likes of the Realme Buds Q2 Neo and the Noise Air Buds.
Build and comfort :
Sporting a pill-shaped charging case, the Oppo Enco Buds have a pretty basic look. There's nothing that truly stands out about the design. The charging case has a glossy texture with the Oppo logo smacked on top of it. The buds come in White & light bluish colour, so there's no variety here like you have with some buds in this price range.
The oblong charging case has a small footprint but still bulges out slightly from pockets. The front houses an LED battery indicator and the back has the Type-C charging port. It is very hard to open the case one-handed and the case's hinge doesn't feel very robust. Upon opening the case, there's convenient right and left indicators to let you know which earbud goes where. The magnets that hold the buds inside aren't very strong and the buds can topple out easily if the case falls.
The earbuds have a rounded shape as well and look pretty Plain Jane as well. There are no eye-catching flourishes, they're just simple stemless TWS earbuds that won't turn too many heads. The back portion of the earbuds are touch-sensitive zones to control music playback and calls. The touch controls are responsive, accurate, and work well, for the most part. There are accidental readings at times, but not too many.
As for the fit, these lightweight earbuds weigh merely 4gs each and are extremely comfortable to wear. The fit is secure as well and doesn't budge too much when you're walking, jogging, or doing chores around your home. You get a total of 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, so you should be able to find a good fit for yourself.
FEATURES
The Oppo Enco Buds are priced under Rs 2,000 and come with a fair number of features at this inexpensive price point. First off, the earbuds can leverage the HeyMelody app to check battery levels, perform firmware updates, turn on game mode, and customise earbud controls. Users can customise the single-tap, double-tap, triple-tap, and tap and hold function via the app. The default controls don't have the voice assistant function, but it can be mapped to the triple tap command on either earbud.
VERDICT :
Priced under Rs 2,000, the Oppo Enco Buds are good options for those looking to purchase a TWS without breaking the bank. At this entry-level price point, you get some appealing features such as HeyMelody app support, customisable controls, great battery life, IP54 rating, and low latency Game Mode.
The sound quality is a little too bass-biased for our tastes but it's acceptable for the price and bass lovers will actually really enjoy the sound signature. The design of the earbuds is nothing to write home about, but the fit is pretty impressive, so they're great buds to use when exercising. Another good option in this price range is the Realme Buds Q2 Neo, which, sound slightly better than the Enco Buds. However, if you can extend your budget to 2.5K, you can grab the Realme Buds Q2 with a plethora of features and good sound quality.
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