
OPPO Enco Clip2 vs Soundcore C30i: 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.
- OPPO Enco Clip2
- Soundcore C30i
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 Soundcore C30i (2024). The OPPO Enco Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- Enco Clip220262 yr newer
- C30i2024
- Bluetooth
- 6.1
- 5.3
- Top codec
- LHDC
- AAC
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $65
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 54
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.1
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 9.5 h
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- 30 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 5.7 g
- Case weight
- 46.3 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- ETEN1
- -
- Microphones
- 3
- 2
- Mic sensitivity
- -38 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
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
Soundcore C30i
The Soundcore C30i are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active use and situational awareness, offering a secure fit, long battery life, and dual-device connectivity at a budget-friendly price. While they keep you tuned into your surroundings and deliver clear mids and highs, their open design means little noise isolation and a bass response that may disappoint those seeking a fuller sound.
- Pro:Open-ear design provides excellent environmental awareness
- Pro:Long battery life of 10 hours, with 30 total using the case
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless dual-device pairing
- Con:No active noise cancellation and minimal passive isolation
- Con:Bass is weak due to the open-ear design
- Con:Comfort and fit can vary significantly based on ear shape
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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