JBL Soundgear Clips vs OPPO Enco Clip2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JBL Soundgear Clips vs OPPO Enco Clip2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OPPO Enco Clip2 leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- 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?
OPPO Enco Clip2 (2026) against JBL Soundgear Clips (2025). The OPPO Enco Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.
- Soundgear Clips2025
- Enco Clip220261 yr newer
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.1
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 86
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- -
- 115 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.1
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 32 h
- 9.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- 6.5 g
- 5.2 g
- Case weight
- 39.7 g
- 46.3 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM
- ETEN1
- Microphones
- 4
- 3
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -38 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
JBL Soundgear Clips
The JBL Soundgear Clips are true wireless open-ear earbuds designed for all-day wear with a secure clip-on fit. They deliver a balanced sound signature with enhanced bass via an 11mm dynamic driver, while four beamforming microphones with AI noise reduction ensure clear calls. The IP54 rating and 32-hour total battery life make them a durable, long-lasting option for active lifestyles.
- Pro:Secure clip-on design for a stable fit
- Pro:Long 32-hour total battery life with charging case
- Pro:IP54 water and dust resistance for workouts
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
- Con:No wireless charging option
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
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