OPPO Enco W31

There’s been a slew of wireless earphones launched by different brands recently, and with all the online meetings and webinars that we’ve had to attend these days, I’m sure people are looking for that perfect pair that offers great performance at a reasonable price point. Let’s see how the Oppo Enco W31 stacks up.

- Maribelle Alba

DESIGN

The Enco W31 is housed in a hard plastic case that looks like a large round pill. With the clamshell case open, you find the two earphones nestled in their individual grooves, to which they are magnetically attached, so there’s no worry about their falling out accidentally. At the back, below the hinge is a USB-C port for charging.

Each earphone itself is a nice ovoid shape with a small vertical strip containing the charging connectors. Thanks to extra ear tips in the box, you can choose the one that gives you the best fit. The earphones are IP54-rated for dust and water-splash resistance, so they’re good for most activities.

HARDWARE

With Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, the Enco W31 claims to have achieved one of the lowest latency in wireless headsets, thanks to simultaneous transmission to both earphones.

Each earbud also has its own built-in microphone with an anti-wind noise chamber for improved voice call clarity. Infrared sensors detect whether you’re wearing the headphones, automatically connect to the paired device, and play/pause your audio.

Intelligent touch controls located on each bud let you control its functions. For example, a double tap on the left let’s you toggle between Balanced and Bass mode; a double tap on the right moves to the next song; a triple tap on either side activates Siri (or your phone’s voice assistant).

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power the Enco W31, with 25mAh on each earphone capable of delivering 3.5 hours of use. The charging case has a 350mAh battery that can deliver 15 hours of use on single charge. Charging time is about 2.5 hours.