ASUS ZenWatch 2 Review: An Affordable Android Wear Smartwatch

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.

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Is the Galaxy Watch 6 battery actually an improvement?

The Galaxy Watch 6 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 . In theory, both watches have bigger batteries than last year’s Watch 5. So has Samsung smartwatch battery life launched improved?


Galaxy Watch 6 comes in two versions – Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The Classic watch has a few key differences, such as a rotating bezel that Watch 4 Classic fans will love, and a stainless steel body instead of titanium or aluminum. Regardless of these factors, the differences between the Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic are negligible.

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Each device has the same Samsung  watch battery capacity, 300mAh and 435mAh for the small and large models of each watch respectively. Samsung also claims that both devices have the same battery life, 30 hours with AOD on and 40 hours with AOD off. For someone like me , where an always-on display is a no-brainer, I’ll settle for the 30-hour figure. 

As Samsung increases its focus on sleep coaching, the Watch 6 will need to be able to last a full day of normal use and rest for a night in sleep mode, which turns off the display completely and saves battery.
Galaxy Watch 6 battery performanceDuring the pre-order phase of the Galaxy Watch 6, we had the chance to try out the watch. That means wearing it day and night, checking notifications and tracking workouts and activity. All that said, we’re very pleased with the Galaxy Watch 6’s battery life.


Samsung’s average  Samsung’s battery life of 30 hours is correct. During our usage, it easily lasted a full day of normal use and ended up with about 50-60% battery left. After turning on the sleep mode, the efficiency is greatly improved, and only 10-15% of the power can be used to get through the whole night. When you wake up in the morning, you’ll have about 40% or more power left.

When the time comes, it’s best to plug your Watch 6 into its charger for a quick recharge. The included 10W charger makes it easy, giving you 8 hours of extra battery life in about 8 minutes. We found this figure to be quite accurate, considering this equates to around 30% of a top-up.


Is the battery better?Let’s compare this to the Galaxy Watch 5, which comes in two models with very different specs. The Watch 5 has a 410mAh power source, while the Watch 5 Pro has a 590mAh battery. At this power, the Watch 5 Pro is rated for about 80 hours, which is more than a reasonable estimate. Watch 5 – 44mm 410mAh – only lasts about a day and a half with normal use.

Yes, the Galaxy Watch 6 has better Galaxy Watch 6 battery life compared to the Watch 5.
Users should see an increase in their usage time, with some wiggle room for charging and recording overnight breaks. On our 44mm Watch 6 model, you can easily get through the days and nights without worrying about charging. In fact, it took another 8 hours or so before we realized the device only had so much power left. At that point, it’s necessary to consider charging, which is exactly what you’re looking for in a wearable device.


The jump in performance is certainly a result of increased capacity, and may be partially due to changes in the Exynos W930 processor over the W920 and its improved Bluetooth efficiency, which in turn affects battery life.
If you compare the Watch 5 Pro to the Watch 6 or Watch 6 Classic, then no, the Watch 6’s battery life is not that great.


Samsung’s latest version doesn’t get three days of screen time, but that’s reserved for the “Pro” version. This is to be expected, as the 5 Pro is aimed at a different audience, one that’s more focused on a rugged all-around watch. The Watch5 Pro is still the epitome of a Wear OS watch with great battery life, and will stay that way until Samsung or someone else takes it’s place.


The battery performance of the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic strikes a balance between providing enough power to last a day and night while still allowing wiggle room when it’s time to recharge. Combined with the relatively fast charging speeds, the  Galaxy Watch 6’s battery life is well within the “acceptable” range and is certainly an improvement over last year’s smartwatches.