ZenWatch 2 introduction and specificationsWhile it still hasn’t attracted consumers as well as some manufacturers had hoped, the smartwatch market is growing rapidly and there are many great options out there right now. For some users, price may be one of the key factors that prevents them from purchasing a smartwatch. While many watches cost at least $250, and some are hundreds of dollars more, Asus’ latest ZenWatch 2, which we’ll show you here, costs as little as $129.
Of course, whenever we see an affordable smartphone, laptop, tablet, or smartwatch, we assume they are sacrifices made to keep the price low. In the case of the ZenWatch 2, that’s true to an extent, but you might be pleasantly surprised by all the features it offers, including different size options, interchangeable bands, and lots of other customizations. ZenWatch 2 is available in two sizes for both men and women: 49mm with a 22mm strap, and 45mm with an 18mm strap. Asus also offers three case colors for the watch itself (bronze, silver, rose gold), as well as a color-matched stainless steel band. For those who prefer leather straps, you can choose from khaki, brown, gray or blue. Sporty types will also appreciate the rubber strap options, available in blue, orange, red, and taupe. We have the smaller 45mm model here with a khaki leather strap for testing.
For even greater customization, ASUS allows you to create your own watch faces or choose from one of many pre-designed options. You can also download other watch faces from the Google Play Store.
Asus has made some improvements to the ZenWatch 2 compared to the first-generation ZenWatch, including a new magnetic charger for better ZenWatch 2 battery charging times, and a new digital crown on the side of the case to give users a way to interact with the watch. New way. The ZenWatch 2’s display is also protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and the watch maintains an IP67 water resistance rating.
Over the next few pages, we’ll take a closer look at the device and see how the Asus ZenWatch 2 performs, even against pricier watches. First, let’s take a look at the specs…
As you can see, the ZenWatch 2 is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and 512MB of RAM, along with 4GB of storage. Our slightly smaller 1.45-inch model has a 280×280 display at 273ppi. All of this runs on a 300mAh Asus ZenWatch 2 battery. The watch has an angled base that tapers towards the wrist.