The ZenWatch 2 is a decent purchase, but there are a lot of Android watches with slicker style and more power.

Outstanding battery life; Fast charging; Highly customizable

No heart rate sensor; Plastic back plate; Identical display and processor as last year's model; Uncomfortable strap

Be it the rubber strap, leather strap or metal strap versions, the ZenWatch 2 is one stylish looking device to own. In our opinion, ASUS should really consider reducing the size of the bezel on the display to fit a larger display.

Clean packaging; Good build quality; Magnetic charging cable; Rich in feature; Comes with 3 different variety of straps; Reasonable pricing; Water-resistant and easy to clean; Could have larger display instead of the thick bezel; Poor battery life; Connecting to charging cable during the initial...

Though it still hasn't grabbed consumers like some manufacturers had hoped, the smartwatch market is growing rather quickly, and a number of good options are currently available. For some users, price may be one of the key factors holding them back from buying a smartwatch.

If you have been putting off getting a smartwatch because of the cost, the new Asus ZenWatch 2 might just make you change your mind.This $229 Android Wear smartwatch is one of the more affordable ones in the market.

The ASUS ZenWatch 2 presents a new wave of Android Wear watch. While it still runs the same software as the rest of the Android Wear smartwatches out today, it begins to differentiate itself.

Still, the Asus ZenWatch 2 doesn't pretend to be anything but a low-cost, stylish Android Wear smartwatch, and at that job it succeeds well. It looks stylish, it doesn't cost much and the improvements to battery life are a major bonus. For many people, that will be recommendation enough.

Asus might be sitting on the best value smartwatch on the market. The ZenWatch 2 has pretty much the same hardware as Moto 360 (2015), but it's much more affordable. While the Taiwanese manufacturer's smartphone designs leave some disappointed, the ZenWatch 2 manages to maintain the low price...

The ZenWatch 2 is Asus' second attempt at putting Android Wear on your wrist. 2014's ZenWatch was an attractive entry in the expanding smartwatch market, with its refined design and low price. But it was let down by the lack of a physical button and a use of a clunky, early version of Android Wear .

Superb design and build quality; Improved Android Wear implementation; Affordable price

Lack of heart-rate monitor; Limited iPhone compatibility

The wearable market is still in its infancy. Android Wear watches began hitting store shelves just last year, with the original Asus ZenWatch one of the affordable numbers that added a touch of elegance to the party.

Mostly stainless steel body; plenty of case and strap choices; fast charging; two size options; great value

Plastic back plate; no heart-rate monitoring or GPS; same display as predecessor; thick bezel; stiff leather strap

Back at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Asus announced its latest smartwatch, the ZenWatch 2. It offers more customisation and a spec boost from the first generation ZenWatch, but can it compete with the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung Gear S2, or does it crash and burn?