
ASUS Cetra Open Wireless vs OPPO Enco Clip2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OPPO Enco Clip2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OPPO Enco Clip2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- ASUS Cetra Open Wireless
- OPPO Enco Clip2
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the OPPO Enco Clip2 adds Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.
- Cetra Open Wireless2026
- Enco Clip22026
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $210
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 75
- 86
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 14.2 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 14.2 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- -
- 115 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.1
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 64 h
- 9.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 40 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 11 g
- 5.2 g
- Case weight
- -
- 46.3 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Model code
- -
- ETEN1
- Microphones
- 1
- 3
- Mic sensitivity
- -38 dBV
- -38 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
ASUS Cetra Open Wireless
The ASUS Cetra Open Wireless are open-ear earbuds designed for active use and gaming, offering a comfortable, secure fit and a lengthy 64-hour battery life. While they deliver punchy, clear audio and IPX5 water resistance, their niche design, lack of noise cancellation, and relatively high price point make them a better fit for fitness enthusiasts or gamers needing situational awareness than for general listeners.
- Pro:Extremely comfortable, all-day fit
- Pro:Excellent battery life (64 hours)
- Pro:Good microphone performance for calls
- Con:Underwhelming bass and bright treble
- Con:Expensive for what's offered
- Con:Bulkier charging case
OPPO Enco Clip2
The OPPO Enco Clip2 are lightweight open-ear wireless earbuds with a hybrid dual-driver design for detailed sound. They boast Bluetooth 6.1, IP55 water resistance, and up to 9.5 hours of playtime per charge, extending to 40 hours with the case. With support for SBC, AAC, and LHDC codecs plus a custom EQ, they offer versatility for everyday listening.
- Pro:Very light at just 5.2g per bud
- Pro:Long battery life with case (40 hours total)
- Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC codec
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Open-ear design may let in ambient noise
- Con:Requires Bluetooth 6.1 for full features
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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