Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q / WI502Q)

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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

Lack of heart-rate monitor ; Limited iPhone compatibility

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

Asus has kept down the cost of the ZenWatch 2 by smartly cutting some corners compared to its predecessor, such as foregoing an all-metal design in favour of a plastic back plate and omitting sensors like GPS and a heart-rate monitor.

Very affordable ; Comfy ; Multiple sizes ; Exclusive apps ; iPhone compatible (with caveats)

Battery life still hasn't improved much ; Too much bezel again ; Display remains small ; Compatibility is tricky

The Asus ZenWatch 2 isn't nearly the best smartwatch out there. But, with a comfy fit, an affordable price tag and (albeit limited) iPhone compatibility, it's far better than what was expected.

Improved Aesthetics ; Highly customisable design ; Solid battery life ; Affordable

Annoying charging cradle ; Screen could be better ; Leather straps feel cheap ; Occasional lag

With the ZenWatch 2 Asus looks to be the company at the forefront of making Android Wear and smartwatches as a whole, more attainable for all. The broad customisation options it’s prepared to offer consumers, premium design and impeccably low price...

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.

The Asus ZenWatch 2 features a number of sensors for tracking activities such as running and cycling.

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

Questionable performance, limited fitness features, gigantic bezels

Is the ZenWatch 2 a success or failure? It does offer refinements over last year’s model in the areas of battery and customization — specifically size, color, and wristband. The ZenWatch 2 is a good watch, in fact, and perhaps even a great one,...

Relatively inexpensive. Lightweight. Decent battery life.

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

Conclusions If you like the look of the Apple Watch, but don't want to plunk down at least $300 to get it, the Asus ZenWatch 2 is a decent alternative. The similarities, however, are only skin deep. Functionality-wise, the Asus ZenWatch 2 is about as...