Asus ZenWatch 2 (40.7mm/Leather)

Asus Zenwatch 2 WI501Q was launched in October 2015. Its key features are Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Gorilla Glass Display and Voice command.

Design and Display

Asus Zenwatch 2 packs a 1.63 inch squarish AMOLED display. Gorilla Glass 3 covers the display of the Zenwatch 2, so it is not likely to scratch or break easily from daily use. It sports a similar design as the first Zenwatch with minimal changes. It has bezels like the previous generation. The bezels make the watch appear a bit dated as compared to the no bezel design of the Moto 360. There are 2 size options available 1.63 inch and 1.45 inch.

The resolution is 320x320 pixel with a pixel density of 278 PPI for the 1.63 inch model. Zenwatch 2 feels as solid, sturdy and light as its predecessor, its dimensions stand as 49.6 x 40.7 x 9.4mm. The smartwatch has a 40.7mm stainless steel dial with a removable navy blue leather belt. You can also buy steel belt for this watch.

There are 3 different colours available for both sizes gold, silver and gunmetal. Certified with IP67 standard it makes the smartwatch water and dust resistant. IP67 allows the smartwatch to be water resistant for 1 meter and 30 minutes.

Hardware and Features

Asus has built a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad core processor with 1.2GHz speed. It features 4 GB RAM with internal storage of 4GB. The smartwatch runs on android wear operating system its built in features include Hangouts and Google Play music, Watch faces and designer, Voice command, Zenwatch message to exchange small messages, Accelerometer, Pedometer, Gyroscope and organisational tools such as Agenda.

While the heart rate monitor is missing, the Zenwatch 2 will track your steps and calories burnt via the Google Fit / Asus‘s wellness app. There’s also a host of watch apps available for download from the accompanying smartphone app. 

Battery and connectivity

Zenwatch 2 is powered by 400mAh battery in the 1.63inch version and 300mAh battery in the 1.45 inch version. Battery life has improved from the previous generation and lasts approximately 2 days with regular usage. It is compatible with devices running on Android version 4.3 and above as well as with the iOS. Users can connect to other devices via WiFi and Bluetooth