When comparing Asus Zen Watch vs Samsung Gear 2 Neo, the Slant community recommends Asus Zen Watch for most people. In the question“What are the best smartwatches?” Asus Zen Watch is ranked 13th while Samsung Gear 2 Neo is ranked 27th. The most important reason people chose Asus Zen Watch is:
This smartwatch has powerful hardware (for a watch) and costs only $99. It's the best value smartwatch out there that doesn't compromise much on design - arguably the most important factor when choosing a smartwatch.
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Pros
Pro Amazing value
This smartwatch has powerful hardware (for a watch) and costs only $99. It's the best value smartwatch out there that doesn't compromise much on design - arguably the most important factor when choosing a smartwatch.
Pro Screen fits more content
The Amoled display provides rich colors are true blacks which is even more important on a watch (likely it will be displaying black very frequently). From a functionality standpoint, a square display fits more content on it, especially when the entire UI is based on rectangular cards.
Pro Android Wear
Pro Bio sensor
The bio sensor measures your pulse, and keeps track of your relaxation level throughout the day (a lower pulse means you are more relaxed). It's neat to see what part of the day you are stressed out during, and if you notice patterns during high stress times you can change that.
Pro Almost The Same Watch as the Gear 2
Both the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo have the same fitness tools, OS, processor, screen, and infrared sensor but the Gear 2 Neo does it for less money. Check out the Gear 2 option for all the same pros except the camera.
Cons
Con Clingy clasp
The clasp is as thick as the watch itself, and can easily get caught on clothing
Con Poor battery life
During a heavy day (with ambient mode enabled for the convience), the Zen Watch's battery could clunk out after just 14 hours. You could put it into flight mode to stretch the battery time to about 20 hours, to keep the always-on mode enabled but then it isn't performing the functions of a smartwatch anymore.
Con Less Features than the Gear 2
The Gear 2 Neo has no camera unlike the Gear 2. It also doesn't have an as high quality build as the Gear 2 with a lighter weight plastic build. Fortunately having no camera does not mean the Neo is a bad smartwatch.