The Oppo Enco X2 includes a dual-driver configuration with dynamic and planar magnetic drivers, improved Bluetooth codec support, and tuning done in conjunction with Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio. It is priced in India at Rs. 10,999. On paper, this should be a strong offering that significantly challenges the premium TWS market, but can it deliver on its value claims? Find out in this review.
Commonplace genuine wireless earphones often cost between $1,000 and well over $20,000 in India. Naturally, investing more will bring you things like active noise cancellation and wireless charging, improved audio performance, and support for more modern Bluetooth codecs. Since numerous budget and mid-range focused brands have recently launched new products, it is now possible to acquire flagship-level performance and features at affordable rates. This item I’m evaluating makes just that claim.
Oppo Enco X2 design and features
Unsurprisingly, the Oppo Enco X2 borrows heavily from its predecessor, the Oppo Enco X, although the two headsets differ in a few small ways. The contrasting black accents surrounding the inner and outer microphones and other tweaks make the X2’s earpieces quite similar to the Apple AirPods Pro. Additionally, the earpiece stems are nearly the same length and the controls are now partially force-touch, similar to the controls on the AirPods Pro.
The Oppo Enco X2 does offer some noteworthy features that are true to its identity after the design cues that are very visible have been eliminated. Like on the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro, the “L” and “R” inscriptions on the earpieces are really cutouts of the casing with the internal microphones positioned in the gaps. Although the earpieces are devoid of Oppo insignia, the charging case does have a noticeable logo along with the Dynaudio emblem, which is a distinguishing feature of the headset.
The Oppo Enco X2’s earpieces offer force touch controls, which I found to be far more accurate than the Enco X’s simple touch controls. The Enco X2 software allows for customization of these controls. The earbuds’ excellent fit and respectable noise isolation make them ideal for extended listening sessions. The IP54-rated headset is available in white and black in India and is resistant to water and dust.
Although slightly wide, the Oppo Enco X2’s charging case is still rather thin and portable. The pairing button is on the right side, there are indication lights under the lid and a USB Type-C charging port at the bottom. Thoughtfully, Qi wireless charging necessitates that the charging case be placed on its front with the Dynaudio branding facing up. I had to learn how to do this, but overall it wasn’t that difficult.
For a true wireless headset in this price range, the Oppo Enco X2 is extremely outstanding in terms of features. Other notable features include bone conduction technology for the microphones used for voice pickup, Dolby Audio binaural recording when using the Enco X2 as the recording microphone, and dual-device simultaneous connectivity. These features are in addition to the essential features of active noise cancellation and app support. A charging wire and a total of three pairs of silicone ear tips in various sizes are included in the sales package to allow for a bespoke fit.
Oppo Enco X2 app and specifications
The Enco X2 integrates with the HeyMelody app like many other true wireless headsets from Oppo and OnePlus. It’s helpful that the earphones are supported by the app on both Android and iOS, as opposed to the Enco X, which only functioned with the Android app. It’s interesting to note that the Enco X2 does not require the app at all when used with certain Oppo and OnePlus devices because all app-based settings and customization capabilities are displayed in the system Bluetooth settings for the earbuds.
When the Oppo Enco X2 was linked to a OnePlus 9 Pro in my case, I used the software to connect with an iPhone and was able to access the native settings (Review). The latter was better presented through the native Bluetooth settings on the smartphone and had all the settings available in the app.
Regarding functionality, the Oppo Enco X2 offers a variety of settings to customise the user experience. This contains, among other things, three ANC intensity options, transparency mode, sound customization, dual connection, and control customization. Each earpiece’s single, double, or triple squeeze as well as the sliding gesture can be given specific functions.
It is possible to set up the device so that the earpieces are used to control playback and volume, activate the voice assistant, and switch between the ANC and transparency modes. Four equaliser presets, including three by Dynaudio, are also available for customising the sonic profile. The Dynaudio presets weren’t my favourite; I much preferred the Classic Enco X preset, which produced a well-balanced, finely-tuned sound.
One 11mm dynamic driver and a second 6mm planar magnetic driver are located in each earpiece of the Oppo Enco X2, which is rather unusual for a true wireless headset. The frequency response range of the headphones is 20-40,000Hz. As previously noted, Oppo tuned the sound on the Enco X2 in cooperation with Danish loudspeaker maker Dynaudio.
The Oppo Enco X2 uses Bluetooth 5.2 for communication and supports the SBC, AAC, and LHDC Bluetooth codecs. The Enco X2 headset supported LDAC Bluetooth codec throughout my evaluation thanks to a firmware update for the earphones, however when paired with my OnePlus 9 Pro, the Enco X2 preferred LHDC for high-resolution audio operation. Along with multipoint connectivity for up to two devices at once, the Oppo headset also supports Google Fast Pair.
