ASUS has todaylaunched the second generation ZenWatch, called the ZenWatch 2. ZenWatch 2 also runs on Android Wear and comes with a digital crown similar to Apple Watch.Although it has the new digital crown, there is no information on how this is implemented in Android Wear and we are hoping that it will be used to navigate between settings.
ZenWatch 2 is also the first Android Wear smartwatch to offering users a choice of sizes: you can choose between a 49mm-tall stainless steel case or a 45mm one.ZenWatch 2 is also offering a slew of colors to choose from including Silver, gunmetal, or rose gold and this can be color-matched with a stainless steel strap. With the addition of brightly colored rubber straps and a number of leather options including khaki, the company is offering a total of 18 different combinations of materials and colors for the ZenWatch 2.
There is also a premium edition in partnership with Swarovski, which will feature a gorgeous leather strap with an embossed diamond pattern and tastefully accented with Swarovski crystals.
Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q)
1.63”, 320 x 320 resolution
Processor: Qualcomm® processor
Operating System: Android Wear,
Display: AMOLED
Cover Lens: 2.5D curved Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Charging: Magnet charger cable
Water Resistance: IP67
Strap: 22mm (Rubber, Leather, Metal)
Mobile power bank : Chargeback
Dimensions: 49 x 41mm
Battery: 400mAh
Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI502Q)
1.45” display and a 280 x 280 resolution
Processor: Qualcomm® processor
Operating System: Android Wear
Display: AMOLED
Cover Lens: 2.5D curved Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Charging: Magnet charger cable
Water Resistance: IP67
Body Colors: Silver, Gunmetal, Rose-Gold
Strap: 18mm (Rubber, Leather, Metal)
Dimensions: 45 x 37mm
Battery: 300mAh
Both the models of the ZenWatch 2 come in silver, gunmetal, and rose-gold finishes and rubber strap comes in Blue, Orange, Red, and Taupe colors while a soft, premium leather strap is available in Khaki, Brown, Gray, Blue, and Orange. The Asus ZenWatch 2 45mm model is priced at 149 Euros while 169 Euros for the larger 49mm version and will be launched in October.