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.

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

T he Asus ZenWatch 2 is among an increasing number of Android Wear smartwatches struggling to find a niche in the bold new world of wearable tech. It's a second-generation smartwatch, but as with many other newer devices, there isn't much on paper to entice.

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...

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.

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...

Asus wasted no time in developing a follow-up after the rather unspectacular release of the rather unspectacular ZenWatch. This fairly quick turnaround means that the ZenWatch 2 has much in common with its precursor.

Long battery life; slim case; affordable; works with Android and iOS smartphones

Questionable performance; limited fitness features; gigantic bezels

At just ￡150, the Asus ZenWatch 2 does a lot of things right. It's a good-looking smartwatch with a decent battery life that's much cheaper than the competition, but it's worth noting that there are also plenty of fitness trackers that do a lot more for less, such as the Garmin Vivosmart HR and the...

1.6in 320x320 display at 778ppi, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip, 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC flash, Android Wear, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi 801.11 b/g/n, 400mAh battery, 50x41x10.9mm in developing a follow-up to its debut smartwatch, the rather unspectacular ZenWatch.

Asus has released its second Android Wear watch on the market with the ZenWatch 2, available at retail from $296 for the standard leather band edition or $366 for the stunning metal band. The company hasn't deviated far from the original in making the ZenWatch 2.