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Add to SafariWhen comparing Sony Smartwatch 2 vs Asus Zenwatch 2, the Slant community recommends Sony Smartwatch 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best smartwatches?” Sony Smartwatch 2 is ranked 2nd while Asus Zenwatch 2 is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose Sony Smartwatch 2 is:
Although the Sony Smartwatch 2 only comes with watchband in the box the Smartwatch 2 can be used with Sony' options or any 24mm watchband.
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Pros
Pro Interchangeable Watchbands
Although the Sony Smartwatch 2 only comes with watchband in the box the Smartwatch 2 can be used with Sony' options or any 24mm watchband.
Pro IP57 Waterproof
The Sony Smartwatch 2 can withstand 30 minutes of being being under 1 meter of water
Pro Minimalistic Design
The design is consistent with the style of the Sony Xperia range, being very minimalistic and clean.
Pro Elegant design
The simple design of the Zenwatch 2 gives it an elegant look. The slightly curved display and the stainless steel body make for an attractive watch.
Pro Good battery life
While almost all smartwatches need recharging daily, the ZenWatch 2 can last 2 days with regular usage.
Pro Affordable
At just $150 when it launched, the ZenWatch 2 is the cheapest Android Wear device at launch.
Cons
Con Unimpressive Display
The Smartwatch 2 uses a 1.6-inch 220 x 176 pixel LCD. This results in a disappointing 176 PPI.
Con Sluggish Software
The interactions with the software are not of the quality you would come to expect after using a modern smartphone, in particular the scrolling is laggy and the tap detection is buggy.
Con Missing sensors
Most smartwatches have a built in heart rate monitor, however the ZenWatch 2 doesn't.
Con Large bezel
The watch screen is fairly small relative to the overall size of the face. The AMOLED display helps the screen blend in with the bezel when using a watch face with a black background.
