OPPO Watch X2 Review
Summary: The OPPO Watch X2 is a great all-round smart watch for fitness and everyday use... it's the smart smarts!
4.5
Smart smarts!
The OPPO Watch X2 marks the latest evolution in OPPO’s smartwatch line, seamlessly blending advanced technology with elegant design and robust durability. Priced at $699 in Australia, it stands as a competitive option for those seeking a feature-rich smartwatch. Designed for both fitness enthusiasts, with over 100 workout modes, and tech-savvy individuals, the Watch X2 offers comprehensive health monitoring, a striking display, and impressive battery life.
Highlights of the OPPO Watch X2
- Design & Durability: Features a titanium alloy bezel, sapphire crystal glass, and a stainless-steel body for a stylish yet durable build.
- Display: A 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED screen boasts a peak brightness of 2200 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in direct sunlight.
- Battery Life: Offers up to 16 days of battery life in Power Saver Mode, with fast charging providing a full day’s use in just 10 minutes.
- Health & Fitness: Includes a 60-second health check, continuous heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, and over 100 workout modes.
- Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Wearable Platform for smooth and responsive operation.
- Water Resistance: Boasts a 5ATM waterproof rating and MIL-STD-810H compliance, making it suitable for challenging conditions.
Unboxing and Initial Impressions
The OPPO Watch X2 makes a compelling first impression, harmonizing aesthetics with practicality. Its vibrant 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display delivers sharp details and rich colors, maintaining excellent visibility even under bright sunlight. This stunning display is protected by a 1.25mm thick sapphire crystal glass, offering exceptional scratch resistance and a touch of luxury. The display is framed by a sleek titanium alloy bezel, which provides both lightweight comfort and a premium feel. It’s available in two stylish color options: Lava Black (the model reviewed) and Summit Blue. The watch strap is notably comfortable and designed to enhance the accuracy of the heart rate sensor.
Performance and Health Features
The OPPO Watch X2 runs on the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Wearable Platform and comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM, powered by Wear OS by Google, ensuring fluid performance and reliable connectivity.
For the health-conscious, the watch provides ECG analysis, continuous blood oxygen tracking (SpO2), and a convenient 60-second health check-up for a quick well-being overview. Its Advanced Sleep Tracking includes Sleep Snoring Risk Assessment, Respiratory Rate Monitoring, and Smart Sleep Mode, offering deeper insights into sleep quality. With the ECG analysis, there is an opt-in option and it should be noted that this feature is not medically graded but potentially it could still save your life.
Setting up the Watch X2 is straightforward. The OHealth app (OPPO Health), automatically detected via Google Fast Pair, guides you through a quick wizard. The app is user-friendly, providing a snapshot of your daily activity, heart rate, sleep, mind & body, SpO2, records, health checks, ECG, wrist temperature, calories, steps, cycle tracking, and stress monitors. The watch also includes a brief tutorial to help you navigate its interface using scrolls, two buttons, and touch gestures.
Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the dual-frequency GPS for precise tracking of outdoor activities and a wide array of workout modes. The seamless integration of Wear OS by Google grants access to a vast ecosystem of apps and services directly from your wrist. The watch also features auto-detection for some workouts, and its 5ATM rating will be a welcome feature for swimmers.
Battery Life and Smart Features
A standout feature of the OPPO Watch X2 is its innovative silicon-carbon battery, delivering remarkable longevity. Users can expect up to 5 days of typical usage in Smart Mode, or extend this to an impressive 16 days in Power Saver Mode. Additionally, fast charging ensures minimal downtime—a mere 10 minutes of charging can provide enough power for a full day of use, keeping you connected even during the busiest schedules.
The Watch X2 handles notifications effectively from various phone apps, allows access to emails, enables call-taking, and includes popular apps like Shazam, Google Wallet, and Google Assistant. It also offers the unique ability to control your phone’s camera and view the capture directly on your wrist. You can easily customize watch faces and install other apps. Overall, the interface and operating system are well-designed and user-friendly for all tech levels.
Final Thoughts?
The OPPO Watch X2 is a versatile and stylish smartwatch, ideal for both daily wear and dedicated fitness tracking. Its blend of premium materials, advanced health monitoring capabilities, and impressive battery life positions it as a strong contender in the smartwatch market. Whether you’re looking for a reliable companion for your fitness journey or an elegant timepiece to complement your lifestyle, the OPPO Watch X2 delivers effectively on both fronts. This smartwatch, with its seamless fusion of sophistication and practicality, is likely to appeal to both tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.
Recommended!
About the Author
Andrew Bistak When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.
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