We have seen an influx of premium smartwatches this summer from Apple, LG and Huawei, among others, but Asus believes a nice smartwatch doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. The company's new ZenWatch 2 is both stylish and affordable. Asus on Wednesday announced at the IFA trade show in Berlin that the Android Wear-powered watch will arrive in October with a starting price of €149 (converted to £110 for the UK) in Europe.

The new Android Wear-powered ZenWatch 2 will come in two sizes -- 49mm and 45mm -- and work on both iPhone and Android smartphones.

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 ASUS ZenWatch was one of the best looking Android Wear smartwatches to be released last year, bringing elegance and class to this category, while also being priced very competitively.

power button more conveniently located on side great battery life fast magnetic charger different sizes amazing low price

large bezels still present

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

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.

ImageTagInstance gallery-e7407501-a818-4df2-a5d6-a1e0aebf30a4 Introduction ImageTagInstance gallery-472a2384-c7f3-4ed5-97ed-bc2508077354 It’s been quite a busy time for Android Wear of late, and there’s no shortage of new and exciting models. Nowadays, though, it’s increasingly becoming tougher to stand out in the field, especially when most smartwatchs now tend to come with pretty convincing designs. Asus is back for round two with the ZenWatch 2, one of the few that favors a square shaped design, as opposed to the round face styles that have become preferred by a number of makers. What really sets it apart from the crop is that it’s sporting a price under $200 – one of the few to push through that threshold.The package contains:Asus ZenWatch 2Magnetic USB cableWall chargerGet started guideSafety informationDesignMore colors, sizes, and straps elevates its design, but it’s still largely the same looking thing from last year.Frankly, little has changed with its design. While it still f...

Update : The Asus ZenWatch 2 has punched its way into our list of best Android Wear watches . It offers an attractive combination of looks, specs and value to make it an easy choice for those looking to get in on the low end.

The Asus ZenWatch 2 smartwatch is more refined than its predecessor, but Android Wear continues to lag behind the competition.

Relatively inexpensive; Lightweight; Decent battery life

Reflective display; Too much bezel; Bulky; Stiff leather band; Android Wear remains clumsy to navigate

The Asus ZenWatch 2, which starts at $129, is relatively inexpensive in the realm of Android Wear-based smartwatches. It's a slightly more refined take on its predecessor, and could be a decent choice if you're looking to get into the world of wearables, though some caveats apply. You must be comfortable with a small, reflective display, a much-too-large bezel, and most of all, with Android Wear's cumbersome user interface. Design and AvailabilityThe Zenwatch 2 comes in two sizes. The face on the smaller 1.45-inch version measures 1.78 by 1.46 by 0.41 inches (HWD), weighs 2.12 ounces, and features 280-by-280-pixel resolution. The larger 1.63-inch version comes in at 1.96 by 1.46 by 0.37 inches (HWD), weighs 2.5 ounces, and has 320-by-320-pixel resolution. Similar to the Motorola Moto 360 , you can choose the color of your case (which is essentially the frame for the watch face) and the type of band you want. Cases come in dark gray, rose gold, or silver, while strap options incl...

The Asus ZenWatch 2 smartwatch is more refined than its predecessor, but Android Wear continues to lag behind the competition.

Relatively inexpensive; Lightweight; Decent battery life

Reflective display; Too much bezel; Bulky; Stiff leather band; Android Wear remains clumsy to navigate

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