Apple SmartWatch 2 and Asus ZenWatch 3 are both products from a competent company yet, a wide price difference is observed. Which one should you have this holiday season?
The Apple Watch Series 2 has a rectangular display with 1.65-inch OLED Retina display and a resolution of 390 x 312 pixels and 303 ppi. It is 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) thick.
Meanwhile, subtlety of display really matters in smartwatches, and the brand of Asus understands it just well enough. The Asus ZenWatch 3 has a round dial - a 1.39-inch one with an AMOLED screen. It has a 278 ppi pixel density. It has Gorilla Glass 3 to offer resistance against scratches. At 10.75 millimeters (0.42 inches) thick, the Asus offering is the more slender smartwatch compared to the Apple product.
Memory-wise, the ZenWatch 3 has a 512 MB of RAM and a 4 GB of storage onboard storage. The Apple Watch 2 has a fast dual-core Apple S2 processor, while the ZenWatch 3 houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 SoC.
Of course, when buying a smartwatch, battery becomes a significant factor as well. The ZenWatch 3 has a 340 mAh battery, which likewise gives two days of use. It is said that provides up to 18 hours of use. Comparing to the ZenWatch 3, Apple takes a major beating here. However, it tries to steal the show with the wireless charging technology which the ZenWatch 3 lacks.
In the aspect of the two's operating system, the ZenWatch 3 runs on Android Wear OS 2.0, whereas the Apple Watch 2 runs on watchOS 3.
The Apple Watch 2 is available starting at $369, currently accessible for buying. The ZenWatch 3 is available for preorder in the US with an estimated $229 price tag. That is an estimated $140 difference.
Of the two, the ZenWatch 3 is the better budget option. In addition to the fact that it is strong, it is the sleekest smartwatch, while offering an average battery life and fast charging. But if you prefer a more sleek and modern look without worrying about the money and you better be in possession of an iPhone, then get the Apple SmartWatch 2.
