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OPPO Enco Buds3 vs Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OPPO Enco Buds3

OPPO Enco Buds3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 48 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 4,500In Stock
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Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG

Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG

  • 18.35 g.
  • wired connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Wired earphones.
  • Drivers: two-way: 11 mm + 8 mm.
KSh 3,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OPPO Enco Buds3 is wireless with up to 48 hours of battery and has larger 12.4 mm drivers and virtual surround sound, while the Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG costs KSh 1,200 less.

Connections

OPPO Enco Buds3
Bluetooth connection
Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Wired connection

Fit

OPPO Enco Buds3
Half in-ear design
Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
S/M/L ear tips

Weight

OPPO Enco Buds3
3.8 g per earbud
Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
18.35 g

Battery life

OPPO Enco Buds3
Up to 48 hours with the case
Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Wired earphones

Controls

OPPO Enco Buds3
Touch controls for music, calls and compatible-phone camera shutter
Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Inline playback, volume and call controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OPPO Enco Buds3

  • Wireless, with up to 48 hours of battery.
  • About 80 minutes for earbuds and case.
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Larger drivers: 12.4 mm (vs 11 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2019).
  • Connection: Bluetooth.

Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG

  • Lower price: KSh 3,300 (vs KSh 4,500).
  • Connection: USB-C wired.

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PriorityOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
FitHalf in-ear designS/M/L ear tips
Weight3.8 g per earbud18.35 g
Battery lifeUp to 48 hours with the caseWired earphones
ControlsTouch controls for music, calls and compatible-phone camera shutterInline playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4USB-C wired
AudioOPPO Alive AudioAKG tuning

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
BrandOPPOSamsung
ModelEnco Buds 3 (ETEG1)Type-C Earphones AKG (EO-IC100 family)
Announced20252019 (manufacturer datasheet availability)
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsUSB-C Wired Earphones
ColorSnow White; Slate Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Weight3.8 g ± 0.2 g per earbud18.35 g
Dimensions31.82 × 17.04 × 18.02 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Battery LifeUp to 9.5 hours; up to 48 hours with charging caseWired earphones
Charging TimeAbout 60 minutes for earbuds; about 80 minutes for earbuds and caseWired earphones
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 3 hours of playback—
Charging PortUSB-CWired earphones
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
ConnectionBluetoothUSB-C wired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4—
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionYes — dual-device connection—
ConnectorUSB-C for chargingUSB-C
App SupportHeyMelody app—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
SensorsTouch sensors—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; AI Translate on compatible OPPO/OnePlus phones; Game Mode; dual-device connection—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Drivers12.4 mm titanium-plated dynamic driver; 123 ± 2 dB sensitivity at 1 kHzTwo-way: 11 mm + 8 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Audio CodecsAAC; SBC—
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeNo—
Spatial AudioYes — OPPO Alive Audio 3D spatial sound—
MicrophonesDual microphones with AI Clear Call noise reduction; −38 dBV/Pa sensitivityYes; inline microphone
Audio FeaturesOPPO Alive Audio; Enco Master sound profiles; Game Mode with latency as low as 47 msAKG tuning; integrated DAC
Impedance—32 ohms

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Case TypeCompact USB-C charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery LifeExtends total playtime to up to 48 hours—
Case ChargingAbout 80 minutes for earbuds and case—
Case Charging PortUSB-C—
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Dimensions49.04 × 49.29 × 24.06 mm—
Case Water & Dust ResistanceNot rated; charging case is not IP55—
Case Features530 mAh rechargeable battery; compact design—
Case Weight——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
ControlsTouch controls for music, calls and compatible-phone camera shutterInline playback, volume and call controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 (earbuds only)—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsHalf in-ear designS/M/L ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOPPO Enco Buds3Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG
Headphones / EarbudsOPPO Enco Buds 3 earbudsSamsung Type-C earphones
Charging CaseCharging caseNo charging case
Audio CableTrue wireless design—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesHalf in-ear designS/M/L ear tips
Documentation—Quick start guide

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Same frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.

In summary

For most buyers the OPPO Enco Buds3 is the better buy; the Samsung Type-C Earphones AKG makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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