Oppo may not have the most expansive audio catalogue in India, but its releases leave a lasting impression. This is a much better option than flooding the market with run-of-the-mill products that fail to stand out among their peers. The latest TWS release from Oppo is priced very competitively at Rs 1,799. At this price point, it manages to pack all the essential hardware specs and convenient features. The biggest omission is Active Noise Cancellation, which seems like a rational trade-off when you consider the affordable pricing of the earbuds. We used them for a week to find out if they can kick it with the best TWS in this price bracket. Here is our in-depth review of the Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro.
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Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro Review: Design
Before we dive into the review, let’s take a look at what you get inside the Enco Buds3 Pro’s retail box:
- Charging case
- Earbuds
- S & L ear tips
- User guide
The rectangular charging case has a compact form factor. It can easily slide into pockets and doesn’t occupy a lot of space. Weighing just 44g, it doesn’t make its presence felt at all. The matte finish on the plastic body lends it a nice in-hand feel. The hinge is strong and inspires confidence. Oppo’s internal tests claim it is good for at least 20,000 fold cycles. The lid can be flipped open with one finger. The satisfying snap-shut motion makes it very hard not to fidget with the case.
The ‘OPPO’ lettering is engraved just below the lid. Its glossy texture offers a nice contrast to the surrounding matte finish. Moving further down, you will notice the small LED indicator in the lower section of the front panel. The USB-C charging port is placed at the bottom of the case. There is no dedicated pairing button on this device.
The earbuds have a traditional in-ear design. Their compact form factor makes them incredibly comfortable. You can wear them for multiple hours and not feel any ear fatigue at all. Each earbud weighs just 4.3g. There are small and medium ear tips in the box to cater to the widest range of ear sizes. The matte finish on the earbuds makes them less prone to sliding out when they come in contact with sweat. The stem of either earbud has a small notch marking the touch-sensitive area for playback controls. These controls are tuned nicely. Accidental triggers are a very rare occurrence.
These earbuds are rated IP55 for resistance against dust and water. We wore them while hiking and working out, and were pleased to see that they remained unfazed by excessive sweat and kept on performing up to the mark.
Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro Review: Performance
The Enco Buds3 Pro are equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 and support Google Fast Pair. Once connected, the earbuds have a functional range of 10m. There are 2 audio codecs on offer – AAC and SBC.
The audio output on these earbuds is produced through 12.4mm, titanium-coated, dynamic drivers. The soundstage is wide and detailed. The low-range frequencies tastefully blend into the mids and the highs. The bass is prominent, but it does not muddle the mix. The level of detail in the output is worthy of praise. There is very minimal distortion even when the volume is pushed to its maximum level. As far as the listening experience goes, these earbuds are some of the best in this price bracket.
However, when it comes to the calling experience, the Enco Buds3 Pro can do better. In an indoor setting, the earbuds do a good job of extracting the speaker’s voice, limiting the ambient sounds, and relaying it to the listener. However, in an outdoor setting, the background noise manages to creep in and depreciate the call quality. The TWS could’ve used ENC to make this situation better.
To unlock additional features of this TWS, you need to install the HeyMelody companion app on your phone. This isn’t necessary if you use an Oppo or OnePlus smartphone. Once the app is installed, you can use it to choose one of three equaliser profiles: Original sound, Bass boost, and Clear vocals. If none of these rock your boat, you can create a customised equaliser profile.
The earbuds offer a 47ms low-latency mode for gaming. This is the optimum latency for relaying standard gameplay. We did not notice any lag while playing Call of Duty Mobile. The visuals on the screen perfectly synced up with the audio coming out of the earbuds. If you want to pair these earbuds with another device, the HeyMelody app has the option to enable Dual Connection. If you’re an Oppo or OnePlus user, you can use these earbuds to trigger your phone camera’s shutter.
Each earbud is equipped with a 58mAh battery pack, and there’s an additional 560mAh in the case. Oppo claims a battery life of 12 hours on the earbuds on a single charge, and 54 hours including the case. We found these numbers to be consistent with our testing. During the week-long review period, we weren’t able to exhaust the juice in the charging case. With an average daily use of 5 hours, we were left with almost a 54% charge left in the tank. The earbuds and case take almost 2 hours to fully charge. A quick 10-minute charge offers 4 hours of continuous playtime.
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Verdict
The Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro is a no-nonsense TWS that delivers a top-notch audio output. If your biggest priority is a wide soundstage and a rich sound quality, these earbuds will not disappoint. There are no bells and whistles on this product. The biggest misses are Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, 3D Spatial Audio, ENC/call noise reduction, and AI translation. In our opinion, these are fair trade-offs for a delectable audio quality at a very reasonable price.
Pros
- Compact
- Comfortable
- Great audio output
- Affordable
Cons
- Outdoor call quality isn’t that good
- Lacks secondary features
