Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro True Wireless Earphones Review: Best true wireless earphones under 5 thousand!
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro Its price in India is Rs 3,499. The wearable was launched shortly after the Enco Air 2. Some major differences are seen in the form of in-canal fit and active noise cancellation. Its recent price makes it more affordable compared to OnePlus Buds Z2. Is the Enco Air 2 Pro the best audio device with ANC in the true wireless segment? Find out in this review.
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro comes with 12.4mm dynamic drivers, active noise cancellation
Oppo Enco Air 2 performed average for its price. I expected more from its Pro model. Many changes are seen in it in terms of design, specification and features. It has an in-canal fit and silicone ear tips. Its charging case is also big.
There are also some similarities between the two models such as the design of the stem of the earpiece, the touch zone for playback controls, and the glossy finish on the plastic of the charging case and earpiece. Interestingly, its ‘L’ and ‘R’ marks have been made as cutouts for the opening of the inner microphone. The wearable has an IP54 rating that protects against dust and water.
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro comes in white and gray colors. Its white version looks better in my opinion because it looks a bit like Apple AirPods Pro. The charging case has a transparent upper panel which looks quite unique. There is a USB Type-C port at the bottom of the charging case, Oppo logo at the back and LED indicator at the front. The charging case is made in such a way that it easily fits in the pocket even with the wallet or smartphone.
The touch controls on the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro worked well for me. These can be customized through the HeyMelody app. Touch gestures can be used to control playback, turn on the voice assistant, activate ANC, activate game mode, switch between recently paired devices, and adjust the volume. Because of this, I was able to control my music experience even without using my smartphone.
The HeyMelody app shows the battery level of the charging case and both earpieces. Through this, ANC can be enabled or disabled, Game Mode can be activated which is claimed to deliver low-latency of 94ms. Apart from this, you can switch between three equalizer presets (Enco Live), also update the firmware of the earphones. The app is well designed. It is very easy to use and works smoothly with the Enco Air 2 Pro.
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro has 12.4mm dynamic drivers. It supports SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs along with Bluetooth 5.2. The earphones have a frequency response range of 20-20,000Hz, and also support AI-based environmental noise cancellation along with active noise cancellation, which provides good audio quality during calls.
These also have in-ear detection. That means when you wear it, music plays and when you remove it, the music pauses. Pairing is quite fast in these. Apart from this, they can also control the camera shutter of your phone, but for that you must have an Oppo smartphone which runs on ColorOS 11.3 or later.
Their battery life didn’t impress me much. It lasted only 3 hours with ANC on at 60 percent volume. The charging case charged it from zero to full three times. That means each charge cycle gives a total of 12 hours of playback. This is less as compared to OnePlus Buds Z2.
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro Amazing performance according to the price
The sound quality of the wearable is good. I listened to Get Away From Here by Netsky in which the earphones delivered strong and attacking sound while also maintaining the detail and pace of the track. The sonic signature was balanced, although the tight bass sounded high at times. Overall the track sounded quite enjoyable. Had a good experience even at 50 percent volume. The tuning is very sharp and done with care.
Best sound quality was obtained at 70 percent volume. Its fit and active noise cancellation worked well. Even slow tracks like Mk.gee’s You sounded engaging. The sound quality of these earphones is quite impressive for a true wireless headset in this price range.
When the volume level went above 80 percent, the music became louder and more hurtful. This can be a problem when listening outdoors, but most of the time you’ll be happy with the volume levels and crisp sound.
Its active noise cancellation performance is quite good. It is capable of giving a very good sound experience indoor and outdoor. It was able to block out the sound of the ceiling fan coming in the background, the sound of the AC running or even the light traffic noise from outside. Through passive noise cancellation, it was able to block out the normal noise at home and office.
It has connection stability and call quality is quite good. I did not face any problem with it during use. The connection remained stable and lag free up to a distance of 4 meters between the earphones and the source device. Some difference was also felt in the game mode. This improved latency but at the same time the sound quality decreased slightly.
Verdict
Oppo’s audio products offer very good value for money. However, some products like Enco Air 2 were also average. The company is back in the same form with Enco Air 2 Pro. These are very good true wireless earphones for the price. Many useful features like active noise cancellation and app support etc. are available in these.
On top of all that, the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro has excellent sound quality with great ANC support. This can be called the best headset in the segment below Rs 5000. The only drawback is seen in its battery life, which if it had been better then it could have proved to be the best all-rounder. If battery life matters more to you, then there is also the option of slightly more expensive OnePlus Buds Z2. If ANC performance matters more to you, then I would recommend the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro in this price segment.
