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Review: Asus' ZenWatch 2 is a wonderfully simple smartwatch

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.

Asus ZenWatch 2 Review

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

Asus ZenWatch 2

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

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 ZenWatch 3 Review

The Asus ZenWatch 3 is the best-looking Android Wear smartwatch we've seen, but it still falls short of the competition. The $229.99 Asus ZenWatch 3 is an elegant new smartwatch that runs on an old motor. You get basic fitness tracking, customizable watch faces, and interchangeable bands, but the aging Android Wear operating system simply can't compete with offerings from Apple or Pebble. Plus, you need to install up to four separate apps on your phone to access the full range of functionality available on the watch, which isn't at all convenient. So while the ZenWatch 3 is undeniably attractive, it's outsmarted by the Apple Watch Series 2 ($180.52 at Amazon) . Design Asus decided to go the round route for the watch face this time around, rather than the square look of its predecessor, the ZenWatch 2 ( at Amazon) . It measures 1.8 inches across and 0.4-inch deep, which is in line with other Android Wear devices like the Huawei Watch ( at Amazon) (1.7 inches by 0.4 inches) and the Motorola Moto 360 Sport (1.8 by 0.4 inches). The case is made of stainless steel and comes with a brown leather band. ...

Asus ZenWatch 3 review

The Asus ZenWatch 3 is a gorgeous smartwatch – and one of the slimmest – but there are shortcomings to the circular smartwatch. It’s limited in terms of fitness tracking, measuring only steps and standing hours and offering tracking for only basic exercises due to the omission of GPS and a heart-rate tracker. Its performance is sluggish (and that's being kind) and things go downhill when you update to Android Wear 2.0. Battery life is also poor with the new software. Until Asus can fix these issues, you're better off spending more on a rival such as the Huawei Watch 2.

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.

Asus Zenwatch 3 Review: Stylish Midrange Smartwatch

Now in their third generation, smartwatches have become much more refined, but have yet to become a must-wear for your wrist. The Asus Zenwatch 3 is unlikely to reverse that trend.

Speaking of sequel devices, the Asus ZenWatch 2 recently launched in India at competitive prices. Costing anywhere between Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999 depending on the variant, the Asus ZenWatch 2 marks the Taiwanese company's presence in the wearables segment in India, considering that the original...

Asus ZenWatch 2 review

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.