Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q / WI502Q)

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

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.

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.

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

Lack of heart-rate monitor ; Limited iPhone compatibility

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

The ZenWatch 2’s looks belie the quality of this smartwatch that seems to exemplify the phrase ‘substance over style’. It may not be the greatest-looking wearable on the market, but if it’s a low-profile high-performance smartwatch you’re after, look...

elegant and solid casing, dust and water resistance, many casing and watchband options, up-to-date Android Wear, phone functionality, real-world suitable battery life, quick charge function, Wi-Fi, low price

inaccurate motion sensor, no heart-rate sensor, barely useful fitness functions, sometimes awkward handling, casing's ergonomics could be better

Asus has brought forward a solid refresh of its ZenWatch 2 smartwatch and has also responded to criticism on the predecessor, such as the lack of water resistance. The elegant and rigid casing, the diverse models among which buyers can choose from and...