
JLab JBuds Open Sport 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 6 of 7 measures.
- JLab JBuds Open Sport
- 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 JLab JBuds Open Sport (2024). The OPPO Enco Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.1 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.
- JBuds Open Sport2024
- Enco Clip220262 yr newer
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- 6.1
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $95
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 86
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still 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
- 117 dB/mW
- 115 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- 6.1
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 9.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 26 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 13.9 g
- 5.2 g
- Case weight
- 45.3 g
- 46.3 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- ETEN1
- Microphones
- 2
- 3
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -38 dBV
What reviewers said
JLab JBuds Open Sport
The JLab JBuds Open Sport are an affordable open-ear option designed for active listeners who want to stay aware of their surroundings. They offer a comfortable, stable fit, solid battery life, and useful features like Bluetooth multipoint, all wrapped in a lightweight, water-resistant build. While bass response is naturally limited by the open design, they deliver decent sound quality for the price.
- Pro:Comfortable and stable fit for workouts
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Bluetooth multipoint for easy device switching
- Con:Limited bass due to open-ear design
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No custom EQ options
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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