RRP: £150 All about stainless steel style, Asus' ZenWatch 2 is a plush piece of hardware that's perfectly placed to usurp the Apple Watch. From the finely-crafted crown button to luxurious interchangeable straps, the second ZenWatch is an Android Wear watch that puts form first and foremost. That's not to say, though, that it's lacking in functionality: sure, it's devoid of a heart rate tracker, but, for those in the market for a genuinely smart smartwatch, the ZenWatch 2's 1.63in AMOLED display, sleek alerts interface, smart assistant and wellness manager should more than do the duty. What's more, a magnetic charging strap zaps the ZenWatch 2's cell to half-full in a speedy 36 minutes. As with any Android Wear device, there's an element of compromise when it comes to third-party apps and Apple-native functions but, in the ZenWatch 2, Asus has designed a wristwatch with a classy look and feel, without the killer price tag. The second iteration of Asus' ZenWatch sits on shelves at just £150, a whole ton less than the cheapest Apple Watch. Yes, there's a sacrifice when it comes to the feature set, but, if you want a cheaper-but-still-classy Apple Watch alternative, you can't go far wrong with the ZenWatch 2.
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