OPPO Enco X2 Unboxing & First Impressions: Excellent audio quality, ANC, and battery life

Jul 19, 2022

The OPPO Enco X2 has been announced in India. The premium earbuds have arrived with a price tag of Rs 10,999 (~$138). It succeeds the original Enco X TWS earbuds, which was announced for Rs 9,990 (~$125) in January 2021. As compared to the older model, the Enco X2 comes with a handful of new features, such as longer battery life, better audio performance, support for connecting dual devices, and an improved design. Here I bring to you the unboxing and first hands-on impressions of the Enco X2.

OPPO Enco X2: Box Contents and Design

OPPO Enco X2 earbuds box contents — OPPO Enco X2 box contents

It comes in a fairly large-sized box even though it houses a pebble-shaped Enco X2 case. The inner compartment of the retail box houses some documents on one side, different-sized ear tips and a USB-C cable on the other side. As can be seen in the images, the Enco X2 earbuds have an in-ear design with a protruding stem. As compared to the previous model, the case allows users to place the earbuds in a more convenient manner than before. Also, it comes with an additional charging indicator, which sits next to the USB-C port.

OPPO Enco X2: Comfort

The entire device weighs around 56.4 grams, and each earbud weighs 4.7 grams. I found the earbuds very comfortable to wear for long hours of listening. There is an anti-earwax barrier that prevents earwax from building up inside. It also helps in preventing anti-bacterial growth. As far as build quality is concerned, it has a premium feel. I happened to drop the Enco X2 once by mistake. When it fell, the case opened and one of the earbuds was thrown around 7 meters away. Hence, it is advisable to carefully handle the device.

OPPO Enco X2: Battery life and Stability

OPPO Enco X2 earbuds — OPPO Enco X2 case features a USB-C port, supports wireless charging

OPPO claims that the Enco X2 earbuds with the charging case offer up to 40 hours of listening to music. A fully charged Enco X2 lasted me for three days, during which I used it for phone calls and listening to music with ANC on. Each earbud includes a 57mAh battery, while the charging case packs a 566mAh battery. Apart from charging the case over USB-C, it also carries support for wireless charging.

I found that OPPO and Realme devices could instantly detect the Enco X2 when connecting for the first time. However, I had to press the pair button on the case to establish a connection on other smartphones, the iPad Air Pro, and Windows PC.

It supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Once paired, I did not experience any connectivity issues. One of its major highlights is that it can be paired with two devices at the same time. The earbuds can automatically detect the audio source and switch to that device.

OPPO Enco X2: Sound Quality and ANC

OPPO has worked with Danish brand Dyanaudio to develop Enco X2’s SuperDBEE coaxial dual driver system, which comprises an 11mm dynamic driver and a 6mm planar diaphragm driver. According to OPPO, the Enco offers a 2x sampling rate and a 2x frequency response range compared to the Enco X. It supports SBC, AAC, and LHDC 4.0 audio codecs.

With ANC on, the Enco X2 successfully managed to block ambient noise. It supports a noise cancellation depth of 45db. The Heytap app can be used to access transparency mode, noise cancellation modes (smart, max, moderate, and mild), five EQ profiles, and personalized noise cancellation. The latter promises customized noise cancellation based on auditory canal structure and earbud fit for different users. For an enhanced listening experience, there is Golden Sound, which analyzes the structure of ear canals to produce a natural audio experience.

With all these features onboard, the Enco X2 does offer an immersive listening experience. However, even though it has a “Dyanaudio Punchy” EQ preset, which promises a better bass experience, I did not find the bass punchy enough.

OPPO Enco X2: Call Quality and Controls

OPPPO Enco X2 controls — OPPO Enco X2 controls

Each earbud has three highly sensitive microphones, which can recognize voices and cut down on background noise. According to OPPO, the Enco X2 also features a bone voiceprint AI call noise reduction algorithm, which enhances the users’ voice. For me, call quality is one of the important factors in choosing TWS earbuds. The Enco X2 impressed me since some of my call recipients could even recognize that I was talking to them from a somewhat noisy area.

OPPO proudly boasts that the Enco X2 TWS earbuds is the world’s first earphones to come equipped with the Dolby binaural recording feature. Hence, the Enco X2 can be used to record natural and crisp audio.

Users can control the Enco X2 earbuds by squeezing the stem. A single-squeeze can play/pause audio or answer/disconnect calls; a double-press to skip forward, a triple-squeeze to skip back, and a longer-squeeze to switch noise cancellation models. Sliding up or down the stem will increase or lower the volume. While the Enco X2 can be used to summon a voice assistant, I could not find a way to launch Google Assistant or any other voice assistant. When I called out “Ok Google,” I felt that the phone recognized my voice, and not the Enco X2, and launched the voice assistant.

OPPO Enco X2 first sale date in India

The Enco X2 costs Rs 10,999 (~$138) and comes in Black color apart from the white one shown above. The Enco X2 will go on sale on July 25. It will be available through OPPO India’s online store, Flipkart, and Amazon India.

Buyers outside India can visit Giztop to get the Enco X2 for $169.

OPPO Enco X2 review

The Enco X2 was announced in China a couple of months ago. Our team in China has already reviewed it in detail. Here is the Enco X2 review:

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