Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q / WI502Q)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 419 reviews of Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q / WI502Q). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the battery and size are on the whole positive. The usability and design also get good comments. There are some mixed opinions about the portability.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q / WI502Q)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q / WI502Q) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the usability and size are generally positive. The design and portability also get good reviews.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Joe Roberts (trustedreviews.com)

Asus ZenWatch 2

The ZenWatch 2 is Asus' second attempt at putting Android Wear on your wrist. 2014's ZenWatch was an attractive entry in the expanding smartwatch market, with its refined design and low price. But it was let down by the lack of a physical button and a...

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

Lack of heart-rate monitor ; Limited iPhone compatibility

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (techradar.com)

Asus ZenWatch 2 review

Asus has topped its previous ZenWatch with a much better one

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.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Elyse Betters (pocket-lint.com)

Asus ZenWatch 2 review: Suave without the spending plan

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. Asus has kept down the cost of the...

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.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Asus ZenWatch 2 Review: In Depth

Asus ZenWatch 2 Hands-On Review at IFA 2015: Asus just presented us with the ZenWatch 2 at IFA 2015. We've wasted no time trying this new smart timepiece.

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...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Asus ZenWatch Review: In Depth

We review Asus' first foray into smartwatch territory, the sexy (and very masculine) Zenwatch, which proves to be one of the least annoying and most...

Sleek curvy design ; Funky features

Stupid dock ; Battery life still 'meh'

Asus’ Zenwatch is one of the best first-gen wearables we’ve rocked on our wrists, offering a premium design that’s miles ahead of most smartwatches. It doesn’t skimp on features either, with everything from remote camera control to heart rate...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Alfred Siew (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: Asus ZenWatch 2 May 1st, 2016 | by Alfred Siew Mobile 0

If you're curious about the fuss surrounding smartwatches but don't want to spend a fortune on one, the ZenWatch 2 could be worth checking out.

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (alphr.com)

Asus ZenWatch 2 review: The smartwatch, simplified

No more and no less than a basic, reasonably priced Android Wear smartwatch

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.

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Lee Bell (theinquirer.net)

Computex: Asus ZenWatch 2 initial impressions

A swift look at Asus' updated wearable

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

Jun, 2015

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Asus ZenWatch 2 review

The ZenWatch 2 is a competent but unexciting smartwatch that lacks the smooth performance and stylish looks of its mainstream peers. Nonetheless, it deserves at least a little attention thanks to its fair price and a battery that effortlessly lasts for...

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

Questionable performance, limited fitness features, gigantic bezels

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Expert review by : Kyle Wiggers (digitaltrends.com)

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.

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,...

Sep, 2015

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