Oppo Enco X2 Review: Outclasses everything in its segment

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Last year, Oppo pulled off a mega surprise with the Enco X – an expensive pair of TWS earbuds that were tuned by Dynaudio to challenge the likes of the Apple AirPods Pro, and that too at a much lower price. The Enco X went on to be the benchmark for TWS earbuds under Rs. 10,000 and even to this date, these earbuds still hold their might. Oppo now comes with the Enco X2 earbuds as the successor, co-developed by Dynaudio once again. This time though, the promises are higher.

Hence, while the case may look familiar to the previous model, a lot of work has gone underneath. And as someone who used the Enco X for a long time, the Enco X2 certainly feels vastly improved, especially with the way it handles the audio balance. In fact, for a pair of TwS earbuds that costs Rs. 10,999, it seems like Oppo is losing some money on every pair they sell. Dive in for an in-depth outlook on the Oppo Enco X2.

Unlike dedicated audio brands like Sony and Sennheiser, Oppo has largely stuck to simpler and safe designs for its earbuds. Hence, the Enco X2 still looks like a clone of the Apple AirPods Pro – be it the case or the earbuds themselves. The case gets the familiar glossy pebble shape and there's no metallic ring around the edges – the Dynaudio logo sits cleverly on the hinge. The battery status indicator sits alongside the USB-C port while the wireless charging coil is now on the “front side”, i.e., the face that lets you open the lid.

The earbuds themselves retain the same shape as before – compact and rounded with a short stem to hold the mic. The silicon eartips are more comfortable on the ear and so is the overall shape. The swipe gestures for volume control stay but the rest of the playback and call related functions are handled by