Connections
- OPPO Enco Buds3
- Uses USB-C
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Charging case uses USB-C
Headphones comparison
Motorola OPPO Enco Buds3 vs Soundcore Life Note 3i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  OPPO Enco Buds3
KSh 4,500In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note 3i
KSh 4,280In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the OPPO Enco Buds3 if you want up to 48 hours with the charging case, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (3.8 g each). Choose the Soundcore Life Note 3i if you want active noise cancellation, a transparency / ambient mode and a lower price (KSh 220 less).
Noise cancellation
- OPPO Enco Buds3
- No noise cancellation
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Noise cancellation
Controls
- OPPO Enco Buds3
- Touch controls for everyday use
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls
Fit
- OPPO Enco Buds3
- Half in-ear design
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Three sizes S/M/L
Weight
- OPPO Enco Buds3
- 3.8 g per earbud
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- About 4.9 g per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
OPPO Enco Buds3
- Rated for up to 48 hours in total with the charging case.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Lighter: 3.8 g each.
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Case type: Compact USB-C charging case.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Active noise cancellation.
- Transparency / ambient mode: through soundcore app.
- Lower price: KSh 4,280 (KSh 220 less).
- Case type: Matching charging case.
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
OPPO Enco Buds3
- Half in-ear design.
- 3.8 g per earbud.
- Up to 48 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for music, calls and compatible-phone camera shutter.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the HeyMelody app.
- OPPO Alive Audio.
- 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours of playback.
Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Three sizes S/M/L.
- About 4.9 g per earbud.
- Up to 9 hours per charge; 36 hours with the case.
- Customisable physical buttons.
- Noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.2.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- 10mm drivers.
- Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Soundcore |
| Model | Enco Buds 3 (ETEG1) | A3983Y11 |
| Announced | 2025 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Snow White; Slate Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.8 g ± 0.2 g per earbud | Approximately 4.9g per earbud /51g including case |
| Dimensions | 31.82 × 17.04 × 18.02 mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9.5 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case | Normal: up to 9h /36h with case; ANC/transparency:6h /24h; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | About 60 minutes for earbuds; about 80 minutes for earbuds and case | Earbuds approximately 1.5h /case approximately 2h |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours of playback | Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth; A2DP, AVRCP and HFP |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10 m | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes — dual-device connection | — |
| Connector | USB-C for charging | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
| App Support | HeyMelody app | soundcore app: EQ, mode selection, button controls and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch sensors | — |
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; AI Translate on compatible OPPO/OnePlus phones; Game Mode; dual-device connection | App EQ; ANC/transparency; mono listening; quick charging |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device voice assistant via customised buttons |
Audio
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4 mm titanium-plated dynamic driver; 123 ± 2 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz | 10mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | AAC; SBC | SBC and AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Active noise cancellation with four microphones |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Supported through soundcore app |
| Spatial Audio | Yes — OPPO Alive Audio 3D spatial sound | — |
| Microphones | Dual microphones with AI Clear Call noise reduction; −38 dBV/Pa sensitivity | Four microphones; AI-assisted call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | OPPO Alive Audio; Enco Master sound profiles; Game Mode with latency as low as 47 ms | 10mm drivers; app EQ; ANC, transparency and Normal modes |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Compact USB-C charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to up to 48 hours | Up to 36h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h ANC/transparency |
| Case Charging | USB-C; 5 V / 1 A input | USB-C; input 5V0.5A; 500mAh case battery |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Case Dimensions | 49.04 × 49.29 × 24.06 mm | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | Not rated; charging case is not IP55 | — |
| Case Features | 530 mAh rechargeable battery; compact design | Hinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button |
| Case Weight | — | Not separately specified; 51g including earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for music, calls and compatible-phone camera shutter | Customisable physical buttons; playback, tracks, volume, calls and supported assistant |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (earbuds only) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Half in-ear design | Three sizes S/M/L; medium tips fitted |
What's in the Box
| Specification | OPPO Enco Buds3 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OPPO Enco Buds 3 earbuds | Left and right Life Note3i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Half in-ear design | Three sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |
| Documentation | — | Standard user documentation; B2B packaging may differ from Japan retail set |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose Soundcore Life Note 3i for noise cancellation and a transparency / ambient mode; OPPO Enco Buds3 offers longer rated battery life and a lighter build.
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