OPPO Enco Free vs Enco X - Where are the differences?

The two True-Wireless headphones of the OPPO brand differ in a few ways. Let's take a closer look at the differences between the OPPO Enco Free and OPPO Enco X in comparison.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the OPPO Enco X is longer here with 5,5 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 5,0 hours, the OPPO Enco Free scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Both devices also have 20,0 hours here.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• OPPO Enco Free*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit
• OPPO Enco X*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

From the comparison, only the case from the OPPO Enco X can also be wired charged. This is also called the Qi charging function. The OPPO Enco Free does not have this option out of the box.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, OPPO Enco Free vs OPPO Enco X, only the OPPO Enco X offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The OPPO Enco Free* here offers 3 pieces per side more than the OPPO Enco X with 2 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den OPPO Enco Free und OPPO Enco X, sehen wir Unterschiede:

• OPPO Enco Free: Bluetooth 5.0
• OPPO Enco X: Bluetooth 5.2

Driver size of the headphones

The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). Here, the OPPO Enco Free with a driver size of 13 mm performs better. With the OPPO Enco X the driver size is 10 mm.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The OPPO Enco Free is certified with IPX4. With the OPPO Enco X, you get IP54 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.