With a facemask and face shield covering your face whenever going out, the old way of answering your mobile isn’t practical anymore so is the hassle of having to untangle your wired earphones everytime you pick it up to use. People after comfort, functionality, and style have made the use of wireless earphones much more common these days. With this seemingly growing number of wireless earbud users comes the development of new models that are more sophisticated and smarter, making communications, audio, and even gaming experiences a lot more enjoyable.
As more and more transition to the use of wireless earphones, consumers are looking into entry-level models to fit their budget and needs. Let’s take a look at this latest benchmark for entry-level true wireless Bluetooth earphones from OPPO.
OPPO Enco Air is the first to receive a High-Performance/Low Latency Certificate for True Wireless Earphones from TÜV Rheinland. This means that its performance is at par with other outstanding systems in terms of latency reduction, connection stability, and call-voice clarity. It provides high-quality audio, aesthetic design, and low-latency transmission technology, AI Deep Neural Network-based (DNN) Call Noise Cancellation and ultra-long battery life, coupled with OPPO’s seasoned expertise in acoustics and high-definition Blu-ray technology.
Hear Clearly
When you’re outside and you just want to listen perfectly to a podcast or music while running errands, you wouldn’t want to hear interference from your surroundings. OPPO’s AI Call Noise Cancellation allows a smooth audio sound that goes through the earbuds without much interference from the outside noise.
Listen in Style
The unit that was reviewed comes in a Misty White color, neatly stored in a white eggshell compartment that has a transparent flip top cover. The style is perfect for those who value minimalism and are fans of gadgets in white accents.
Move Comfortably
Comfort is an important factor to look into when choosing a wireless earbud. An ear-in device must have a secure and perfect snug fit when you wear it in your ears. It shouldn’t fall off the ear.
OPPO Enco Air lives up to its secure and tight fit feature even when moving. This could be attributed to its lightweight and ergonomic design. The buds were designed to fit to the contours of the ears, making it comfortable to wear. The fit is secure enough that even running or shaking the head vigorously can’t get them off -- ensuring seamless utility for both listening and gaming.
Relish the Professional Sound
The audio is crisp and very nice to listen to. Enco Air has a balanced mix of equalizer and stereo that is not too loud as you increase the volume, offering users a true wireless experience with 24 hours playback and crisp audio quality.
Play Longer
Enco Air is also capable of 8 hours of high-performance audio and continuous listening of 24 hours for music and video streaming. And for those who wouldn’t want to miss out on listening and/or gaming, the fast-charging connectivity gives a full battery capacity within 10 minutes of charging.
Enjoy Full Experience
We know that earbuds and headsets are a big part of the gaming experience. Because of its Low Latency Game Mode (80 ms transmission delay), i.e., the capability to reduce the lag between visuals and audio, OPPO Enco Air provides smoother gameplay. It also gives a better SFX and helps in clearer conversations with teammates while playing video games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Easily Connect and Navigate
One can easily connect for the first time to the Enco Air because of its Rapid Pairing feature. This feature also instantly connects the buds to your paired device as soon as you open the lid.
With its Smart Touch Controls, it’s seamless to turn the volume up or down, change or skip tracks or video. Just gently tap the device and smoothly press it to change the level of the volume -- use the right earbud to increase the sound and use the left to decrease.
Use Safely
Proper use of earbuds is key to protecting your hearing. The good thing about Enco Air is that it notifies you if you’re going too loud -- it reminds you of the harmful effects it can have on your hearing. Just to be safe, always keep the volume in the mid-range so you can enjoy listening while still keeping aware of your surroundings and protecting your hearing.
The OPPO Enco Air is best paired with the latest OPPO Reno6 5G Series for when you stream your favorite shows or play your favorite mobile games. It enhances your entertainment experiences and makes it fully immersive at best.
Our verdict:
OPPO Enco Air does not disappoint if you’re after comfort and functionality. Even when worn for a long period of time, it remains comfortable because of its ergonomic design. It is also built for optimizing sound quality and noise-canceling performance that audiophiles can appreciate.
In terms of performance, OPPO Enco Air has a decent battery life and the Bluetooth functions perfectly without slight drop whenever moving away from the audio source. While the buds are made from plastic, they have that solid feel making them durable.
OPPO Enco Air is perfect for those who are looking for an affordable pair of buds that does not compromise quality. With its affordable price tag, the OPPO Enco Air should be in your shopping list when you go out looking for a new pair of wearables.
OPPO Enco Air Features:
Rapid Pairing
AI-Powered Deep Neural Network-based (DNN) Noise Cancellation for Calls
24 Hours Total Battery Life
Low Latency Game Mode (80 ms transmission delay)
10-Minute Charging for 8 Hours Playback
Smart Touch Controls
Other Features:
IPX4 Water Resistant
Semi Translucent Design
12mm titanium-composite dynamic driver and power bass booster
Bluetooth 5.2 Connection
12mm Crystal Clear Vocal Driver
Android and iOS compatible
Colors:
OPPO Enco Air comes in Misty White, Misty Black, and Misty Blue.
Price and availability:
The OPPO Enco Air is available in stores and authorized dealers for P2,699. OPPO is having its Early BER-month Sale, giving you up to 40% on the IoT products including OPPO Band B1, OPPO Enco X, OPPO Enco Buds, OPPO Enco Air on Shopee, Lazada and participating OPPO Brand Stores nationwide until September 30.