When comparing Asus Zenwatch 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, the Slant community recommends Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 for most people. In the question“What are the best smartwatches?” Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is ranked 7th while Asus Zenwatch 2 is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is:
The automatic workout tracking on the Galaxy Watch 5 is super accurate, pausing and resuming within seconds of you starting/stopping.
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Pros
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.
Pro Auto without tracking
The automatic workout tracking on the Galaxy Watch 5 is super accurate, pausing and resuming within seconds of you starting/stopping.
Pro Health tracking
The Galaxy Watch 5 comes with all the health tracking you could want - heart rate, ECG, as well as body composition and continuous stress measurement.
Cons
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.
Con Very large
Even the smaller size (40mm) ends up looking pretty big, especially on smaller wrists.