Baseus Encok WM01 Earbuds Review – A Modest and Minimal TWS

A Bit of Background

I got the Baseus Encok WM01 earbuds when I started going to the gym. Whenever I use my wired earphones, they tend to get in the way when I’m lifting dumbbells, and using TWS earbuds seems to be the perfect solution.

Honestly, I wouldn’t use a TWS if I’m rooted to one place given that wired earphones will always sound better.

Wired will have access to different audio sources and is free from audio-compressing codecs and the need to manage battery life. 

First Impressions

The Baseus Encok WM01 comes in a simple white packaging box that features an image of the product on the front. 

Inside the box, you’ll find the charging case with the earbuds and the included accessories. The Encok WM01 comes in two variants: black and white – and I got the white one.

As mentioned previously, I got these earbuds because my wired earphones would get in the way whenever I’d work out. But that’s not the real reason I picked the WM01. 

Sure, there are a lot of good TWS earbuds out there, but I was eager to find out how well a consumer brand would hold up. 

One thing that made me more lenient with picking a consumer TWS was the simple fact that during my workout sessions, I focus more on training than the music I’m listening to. 

The Baseus Encok WM01, at first listen, was alright. I instantly got the V-shaped sound a lot of wireless earbuds go for, which isn’t surprising but interestingly enough, the mids remind me of a wired IEM experience. 

I use it just so my gym sessions aren’t too quiet but if we’re talking pure sound fidelity, I was unimpressed. 

Build Quality

The build of the Baseus Encok WM01 is good. 

Everything from the charging case to the earbuds themselves is made of plastic, but they feel sturdy and substantial. 

The earbuds have a nice matte finish, while the center is glossier to indicate the touch panel. 

The case takes up virtually no space and it can fit right in your pocket. The only gripe I have with is the lid because its material is a little lighter than I would’ve preferred. 

Fit and Comfort

In terms of comfort, the Baseus Encok WM01 is up there as it almost disappears in my ears.

The fit is trickier though as the pre-installed silicone tip, which is a medium, was on the smaller side making wearing the WM01 a hit or miss. Luckily, Baseus included extra ear tips in smaller and larger sizes. 

The smaller tips don’t give a good seal and they tend to create a gap once in a while when I’m using the earbuds. A simple tip roll would solve this but if you’re a regular consumer, I doubt that’s something you’ll go out of the way to fix. 

Overall, when the tips don’t annoy me, these earbuds work fine and can give good levels of isolation. 

Battery Life

The Baseus Encok WM01’s charging case is rated at 300mAh with 250 hours of standby time, while the earbuds give you 4 hours of music listening. 

The case can charge the buds up to three times giving you 16 total hours of use. If you ask me, anything that’s wireless and lasts for a whole day is great so no complaints here.

Features

The Baseus Encok WM01 offers touch controls on both buds. 

Long pressing on the left bud makes you replay the previous song while long pressing on the right makes you skip to the next. 

Double tapping on the left calls up Siri or Google Assistant while doing so on the right pauses the current song. 

These are all great controls if they were a little bit speedier. The controls can be slow and clunky because they’re not as sensitive as I’d like. 

All in all, these are pretty standard TWS functions and what I would’ve wanted is a built-in volume control. 

Sound Quality

The Baseus Encok WM01 exhibits a V-shaped sound signature. There’s a reason why a V-shape is too common and that’s because it’s easy to like. 

The overall signature can hold up well because of the elevated bass and the fairly competent mids. The mids only perform at their 100% on high volume which tells you that the WM01 has terrible dynamic range. 

The signature is quite familiar to fans of the V-shape signature. While the sound quality is lacking in refinement, it does well as a consumer TWS.

Bass

The bass is very domineering on these earbuds. 

The sub-bass reaches great depth with its rumble but stumbles on songs that emphasize details on the bass. The mid-bass has a fairly quick speed with its attack. It also has an aggressive impact.

This kind of bass may seem overwhelming at first but after extended periods of listening, I found it to be just fine. It may be due to my desensitization to overwhelming bass but there’s more. 

On some songs that aren’t so bass-laden, the sub-bass and mid-bass sound pulled back and underwhelming at times. 

I’ve concluded that the bass forms itself upon a very generic mold that adheres to most electronic and modern genres while it struggles to keep its form when being called upon to serve a more technical role. 

Midrange

The midrange of the Baseus Encok WM01 is perhaps the most competent performer but it only comes alive at higher volumes. 

The mids sound smooth and relatively relaxed. It has moderate positioning on the soundscape with a good presence despite the dominant bass region. 

Treble

The treble is where the Baseus Encok WM01 reveals its Achilles heel. 

Because these TWS earbuds use a lossy codec, the treble is going to sound really filed off and cut short. 

Higher octaves of instruments will sound limited and lack shimmer to them. Detail retrieval and airiness leave something to be desired as well. 

Genre Synergy

The Baseus Encok WM01 works well with genres like pop, EDM, and hip-hop, but won’t be good for indie, rock and J-pop, and R&B. 

This is because the lossy codec and the limits on the tuning don’t allow some genres to shine as well as they could.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, the Baseus Encok WM01 is a consumer product and performs like so. 

Although I initially bought it to compare against budget Chi-Fi offerings, I’ve found it to be pleasant and convenient to use during my gym sessions. 

In terms of value – it depends on where you get them. 

For instance, they only cost around $15 at an e-commerce store here in Asia but they cost anywhere between $25 to $40 in US stores. This prevents me from recommending them outright. 

They’re low profile, minimalistic, and sleek. They get the job done but they aren’t the best value TWS you can get. 

All in all, the lossy codec and the sonic caveats lower the price-to-performance ratio, and this will most likely irk you if you’re an audio enthusiast. 

It’s easy to find good-quality and affordable audio gear these days and going back to consumer products surprised me with how much brands can actually charge for a regular pair of TWS earbuds. 

I’d suggest finding wireless buds from the likes of Tin Hifi, KZ, or even Moondrop, which are all more expensive than the Baseus Encok WM01 but can carry their weight even on dedicated listening sessions.

If you want something that looks good and works fine, I do think that the WM01 is a good option – it’s just that I find it to be less capable against similarly-priced offerings from the Chi-Fi market. 

This post was last updated on 2025-01-15 / Some images from Amazon Product API & some links may be affiliate links which may earn us a commission from purchases.