After a sudden teaser announcement by Oppo Malaysia last week, the brand has finally launched its latest and most affordable wireless earbuds for 2022, the Oppo Enco Buds 2.

As of the time of reporting, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 have only launched in Malaysia. However, as we reported on last week, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 are expected to arrive to more Asian markets like India, Singapore and Indonesia very soon. And with a official price tag of MYR 129 (29 USD), these wireless earbuds are among the cheapest branded wireless earphones you can get this year. But with such an affordable price tag, did Oppo sacrfice anything important?

Oppo Enco Buds 2 Specifications

Starting off with battery life, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 have much better battery endurance than its predecessor, the earbuds now feature a bigger 40 mAh Li-ion battery cell, whilst the charging case gets upgraded to a 460 mAh cell.

Oppo claims that with the larger battery, the wireless earbuds managed to record a jaw-dropping 28 hours of continuous music playback, with the charging case included. And when you do need to top up the battery, users need not worry, as the Enco Buds 2 is equipped with USB Type-C charging, a rare find for wireless earbuds under 30 USD.

Next are the audio features. The Oppo Enco Buds 2 have an upgraded 10mm large titanium driver. With the new driver, the Enco Buds 2 is expected to deliver more powerful, clear, deep, and rhythmic bass compared to its predecessor. The new earbuds also have Oppo’s new “Enco Live Stereo Sound Effect” in which you can select custom sound profiles, like Bass Boost which has been tuned by Oppo’s professional acoustic audio team.

Moving onto connectivity, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 has been upgraded to the newest Bluetooth 5.2 standard, which promises low latency and high stability. The earbuds also have what Oppo is calling AI Deep Noise Cancellation, for calls through the earbuds microphone, so that the receiver can hear what you are saying clearer.

And lastly, the Oppo Enco Buds 2 features touch controls to control music playback, volume, and your phone’s camera when you need it. 

However, one thing to note about the Oppo Enco Buds 2 is that it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), but within the less than 30 USD price range, most of the earbuds lack ANC as well.

The Oppo Enco Buds 2 are rated IPX4 water resistant and are available in two colours: Moonlight and Midnight. They will be going on sale in Malaysia for 129 MYR (29 USD) starting from August 26.

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One of my favorite wireless earbuds series has finally got a new update in the form of the OPPO Enco X2.

Over the past few months, I’ve been using the series’ first-generation model, the OPPO Enco X (our review comparison here) as my primary earbuds on my PC and smartphone. The Enco X had the most stable connection and good sound quality among the ANC earbuds I’ve used so far.

But at the same time, the Enco X also had its set of drawbacks. For example, it didn’t support seamless dual connection for switching audio playback between my PC and phone, which means that every time when I wanted to switch audio between two devices, I had to go to the Bluetooth setting and manually connect to the other device. This can be really frustrating, especially when the rest of the features of the earbuds made it highly recommendable.

But with the introduction of its update, the OPPO Enco X2 has fixed this flaw, and it adds support for dual connection. And after using it for the past few days, I would even go ahead and say that this is most likely OPPO’s best product this year.

The brand seems to have listened to users’ complaints and suggestions after the first generation was a hit, and finally created this upgraded version that makes up for almost all of its shortcomings.

Let’s start first with its design. The Enco X2 continues the classic design of its predecessor with only minor changes. However, most of these changes are pretty important for improving its user experience. For example, the only button on the side of the charging case no longer protrudes and the metal ring around the case has also been removed, which naturally gives the case a better-integrated look. The charging port also gets upgraded with a delicate metal ring for decoration, which makes it look more premium.

And the charging indicator is moved to the bottom, beside the charging port. Some of you might think this is a bad design, however, if you’ve used the Enco X just like me, you would probably end up liking this change. On the first generation, the wireless charging was placed at the side with the Dynaudio logo, however, it’s intuitive to think that the side without the logo is the back that supports wireless charge, so I often mistakenly placed it wrong and couldn’t charge it properly. But on the Enco X2, the wireless charging is placed on the opposite side and finally making it more intuitive. And more importantly, the text of ‘co-created with Dynaudio’ has finally got centered and is inside the frame!

Once you open the case, you will notice that the earbuds placement inside the case has changed to a more common design. I no longer have to take the earbuds off and rotate them 180 degrees to put them back in the right position.

The ear tips have also got upgraded with an anti-germ design, which is certainly good news for users who care about the health of their ear canal.

Another important upgrade is the earbud’s sound performance. With the support of the latest LHDC4.0, the Enco X2’s audio transmission bitrate gets a significant boost from its predecessor’s 500kbps to 900kbps. Meanwhile, it supports up to 96kHz sampling rate for Hi-Res audio.

This level of performance has also helped the earbuds get its Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification.

In actual use, we could even use the customized functions such as Golden Sound and Enco Master EQ mode to tweak the output to my personal sound preference. The Golden sound feature will test your hearing with different frequencies and then optimize the personal listening experience for a sharper resolution. And you can also turn on one of the three Enco Master EQ modes based on your personal preference. These three modes can basically be seen as results of the different focus on different frequencies. The Dynaudio Real mode focuses more on the sharper vocals and trebles, while the Dynaudio Punchy mode reproduces a more powerful bass. And the Simple & clear mode is more like a compromise between them.

And here’s an interesting detail that we’d like to mention. When connecting the earbuds with a China-version phone, apart from the three EQ modes we mentioned, there’s another mode tuned by Joe Hisaishi, which, by the way, is my favorite among the four EQ modes. But when connected to an international model, it seems that this mode is hidden, with just three Dynaudio modes available. So if you’re going to use it with a Chinese version, then definitely try out this special mode because you might like it as much as I do. But don’t worry too much about your non-China OPPO phone lacking this mode, because the difference between the Hisaishi mode and the other three is not really significant. Moreover, the Enco X2’s excellent hardware can still bring you great balance and decent dynamic range without perceivable blurred sound stage.

To conclude, the Enco X2 is more like an excellent jack-of-all-trades, and is able to reproduce most music genres with subtle characteristics when applying different EQ modes.

As for its Active noise canceling, the Enco X2 redesigned its algorithm to get up to 45dB noise-canceling. In actual use, it did sound like one of the best ANC performances that we’ve experienced so far, although we have to note that the maximum value couldn’t represent its actual performance, especially when valuing earbuds’ noise-canceling performance at different frequencies.

It has the closest listening experience to the Apple AirPods Pro in terms of low-frequency noise reduction. Even when we turn off the active noise-canceling, its passive noise reduction is still impressive. Apart from four ANC modes, the Enco X2 also includes the option of personalized noise cancellation, which can bring deep noise-canceling effects while reducing ear pressure discomfort.

The Enco X2 also comes with improved anti-wind-noise performance. The updated performance can definitely put the earbuds in the top tier of wind-noise-resistant wireless earbuds.

As for sound latency, the Enco X2 maintains the series’ excellent performance for video playback and gaming. Especially for gaming, there’s almost no perceivable latency.

While bringing so many significant upgrades, it’s pretty surprising that the Enco X2 didn’t get worse in battery life. In my daily use with both LHDC decoding and ANC on, the earbuds were able to last up to 5 hours. Including the charging case, it could provide about 5 additional cycles of use, which is around 30-hour use time in total.

Finally, let me elaborate on my favorite upgrade, the dual-connection feature. Switches between devices are really smooth, and the response is also fast without much latency. And you don’t really need to worry about missing calls on the phone while using it for another device, because the Enco X2’s call connection seems to be always at the highest priority.

So, personally, I find the OPPO Enco X2 as one of the best earbuds on the market. And unsurprisingly, the earbuds are also likely the best OPPO product in 2022. Even when you compare it with any of the wireless earbuds on the market, it doesn’t seem to have any obvious disadvantages.

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Oppo seems to be working on a new pair of TWS earbuds under the Enco Air branding. The Oppo Enco Air2 will be the successor to the Oppo Enco Air launched earlier this year. Today, 91Mobiles has revealed the launch timings of the Enco Air2 in India.

According to the publication, the Oppo Enco Air2 will launch either by the end of January or in early February 2022 in India. Unfortunately, the specs of the earphones aren’t revealed. However, we expect it to come with a design similar to Enco Air.

The Enco Air2 may come with a long stem-like design that resembles the AirPods. It is expected to have better battery life, sound quality, and features than Enco Air.

The Oppo Enco Air was launched with a 12mm dynamic driver. It came with features such as ultra-low-latency of 47ms and a Deep Neural Network algorithm that was said to provide improved call quality. As for the battery, the Enco Air TWS has 24 hours of battery life including the charging case. The earbuds solely offer a 4-hour battery backup. It has a 10W fast charging support via the USB Type-C port.

In related news, Oppo recently launched the Enco Buds TWS in India. It comes with features like IP54 dust and water resistance rating. It has an 88ms low latency feature, voice assistant support, and Advanced Audio Coding(AAC). It was launched at a price tag of ₹1,999(~$27).

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OPPO has been launching its audio products under the Enco brand and has launched a few true wireless earphones in the market. The company is now gearing up to launch yet another TWS earphones in China.

In a newly released teaser, the company has confirmed the launch of a new OPPO Enco TWS earbuds in its home market in China on 20th May. It also reveals that the product will support noise cancellation.

The poster teases that the noise cancellation feature on the earphones will exceed 35dB which is likely the same as the Apple AirPods Pro. This means that the company is aiming to compete against premium offerings in the market.

Xiaomi recently launched its new earphones with Active Noise Cancellation named Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro which offers a noise reduction of 40dB. They are priced at 799 yuan (approximately $124) and will go on sale in China from 21st May.

In related news, Vivo is also gearing up to launch its new true wireless earphones in the Chinese market named Vivo TWS 2, the successor to the Vivo TWS launched in 2019, on 20th May. It will also be the company’s first true wireless earphones to support ANC. Apart from that, Huawei is also scheduled to launch its FreeBuds 4 next week in China.

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The smartphone maker Oppo is expanding its TWS earphones portfolio with its most recent introduction- Oppo Enco X. This pair boasts premium features like active noise cancellation and wireless charging. Enco X is already up for sale at Giztop for just $179 and comes in multiple color variants.

Oppo Enco X comes with active noise cancellation mode with a dual-microphone system that enhances it. With three microphones on each earpiece, this pair effectively diminishes the surrounding sounds and clearly captures the human voice. The user can choose between two ANC modes to match their preference. Transparency mode quells up the ambient sounds while keeping the user alert about their surroundings and the toggle noise reduction further adds to user convenience.

These wireless earbuds feature a coaxial dual unit design that consists of a 6mm front superconducting magnetic plane diaphragm. Its 11mm three-layered moving coil offers clear audio. Furthermore, Oppo partnered with Danish speaker manufacturer Dynaudio for sound tuning.

Oppo Enco X features Bluetooth 5.2 technology with a 10m connection range to transmit music faster and steadily in the face of multi-device interference. It is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. This pair also supports SBC, AAC, and LHDC codecs. Moreover, this unit packs a 44mAh battery that can offer 5.5 hours playback time and up to 25 hours with the charging case. These earbuds use Type C cable and also support wireless charging to provide versatility.

Featuring an IP54 rating, Oppo Enco X offers resistance to dust and water. Also enhanced with fit detection technology, this pair reminds the user to adjust the earpiece for the best noise reduction and listening experience. Its design is pretty similar to Apple AirPods Pro, featuring the silicone ear tips and short stem. 

Offering a host of features at a reasonable price, Oppo Enco X can be pretty appealing for buyers looking to upgrade their current audio accessory. All interested readers can purchase them for just $179 at Giztop.

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OPPO released its first truly wireless earphones – the Enco Free in December last year. Since then, the company has continued to churn out several impressive earbuds in a bid to grab a share of the growing “hearables” market. A new OPPO-branded truly wireless earbuds have been patented with the Chinese patent office (CNIPA).

The wireless earbuds adopt an in-ear design as well as a stem just like the Enco W51 TWS earphones that was launched earlier this month in China. The major distinguishing feature between the two is that this certified model has a short stem whereas the Enco W51’s stem is long. The back of the earbuds seems to have a slight curvature. It also features a circular gold ring and a cut-out most likely for noise cancellation.

The certification listing doesn’t include details of the earbuds specifications but we expect it to have features such as active noise cancellation and deep bass. The microphone will also likely be sensitive since the stem is short. Other regular features such as Bluetooth 5.0, IP water resistance rating and possibly a durable battery.

The design equally shows the short stem will have a its back a pair of pogo pins for charging the earbuds inside the charging case.

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Today, OPPO announced its own payment services for India. Dubbed OPPO Kash, the services will provide users with products such as Mutual funds, Freedom SIP (in partnership with ICICIC Prudential Mutual Funds) Personal Loans, Business Loans, and Screen Insurance.

The OPPO Kash app is still in beta but can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and from OPP App Market. Users will be able to apply for personal loans from INR 8000 to INR 10 lakhs. While business loans start at INR 50,000 and go up to INR 10 crore. Personal loans can be paid back between 3 to 6 months while business loans go up to 36 months.

OPPO also announced two earphones at its Indian launch today. The Enco Free wireless earbuds which already launched in China last December. The truly wireless earbuds are priced at INR 7,990 (~$110). That is just about $10 more than the price in China. The earbuds will be available for purchase starting March 4. OPPO says the first 1000 customers to pre-order the new Reno3 Pro will get a free pair.

The OPPO W31 is a more affordable pair of TWS earbuds as it is priced at INR 4,499 (~$61). The design is different and it has a bass mode and a balanced mode. OPPO says it is the first TWS headphones with 13.4 mm ultra-dynamic speakers. The earbuds will be available in black, pink, and white.

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OPPO had trademarked the OPPO ENCO series last month. We were expecting it to be a new smartphone lineup from the company. However, earlier today, OPPO officially confirmed that the ENCO series is its new noise-canceling headphone lineup and the first model in the series is the OPPO ENCO Q1.

The OPPO ENCO Q1 headphone uses a 3D neckband design that’s thick at the end and thin at the center. It uses a one-piece design without any cuts or splits. The Q1 headphones will feature dual Active Noise Cancellation with 4 Mics. In simple terms it means that OPPO is using a hybrid noise cancellation technology on its new model, featuring both a feedforward and feedback ANC. There are three colors available: Black, White, and Orange.

Unfortunately, that’s all we know about the OPPO ENCO Q1 ANC headphones. Today was more of a reveal than an actual launch but we could see an official announcement alongside the OPPO Reno2 launch.

The OPPO ENCO Q1 won’t likely be cheap as dual ANC technology is pretty expensive. Also, OPPO was once popular for its high-end headphones and amplifiers (which they have stopped making now), so we expect it to be a premium offering.

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This year, OPPO shut down its R-series line of smartphones, however, it announced a new one called Reno. The Reno line includes the Reno, Reno Z, Reno 10x Zoom, and the OPPO Reno 5G. The Guangdong-based company has applied for a new trademark for the word “Enco”. It has been reported that this may be the name of a new line too.

The trademark application was filed on June 28, 2019, at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). There isn’t much that the trademark application reveals but the rumor about it being a new series of smartphones isn’t actually new.

Last month, OPPO’s VP, Brian Shen, revealed in a Weibo post that a new series of smartphones will launch in the second half of the year. This new series may as well go by the name Enco. It is unknown if the series will cover the three main phone categories (entry, mid-range, and flagships) or if it will be limited to just one or two.

We expect more details will surface soon with respect to the series and even its first phone.

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