Asus today launched the ZenWatch 2, its latest Android Wear smartwatch in India. It was announced at the Computex 2015 in June last year and went on sale in the U.S. through Google Store in October 2015. The ZenWatch 2 comes in two models, WI501Q with a 1.63″ (320×320 pixels) 278ppi AMOLED display and WI502Q with a 1.45″ (280×280 pixels) 273ppi AMOLED display. Asus is launching both the models in India.
Asus ZenWatch 2 specifications
- 1.63″ (320×320 pixels) 278ppi AMOLED display (WI501Q), 1.45″ (280×280 pixels) 273ppi AMOLED display (WI502Q), 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
- 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC
- Android Wear OS (compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 and iOS)
- Size: 49.6 x 40.7 x 9.4 ~ 10.9 mm (WI501Q); 45.2 x 37.2 x 10.4 ~ 11.8 mm (WI502Q)
- Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)
- Bluetooth 4.1 LE, Wi-Fi b/g, Single mic
- Sensors: 6-axis (gyrometer and accelerometer)
- 300mAh (WI501Q) / 400mAh (WI502Q) battery
The Asus ZenWatch 2 comes in several variants and is available exclusively from Flipkart. ASUS said that will be sold at ASUS Exclusive Stores at a later date.
- Asus ZenWatch 2 1.63-inch Silver Case with Brown Rubber Strap – Rs. 11,999
- Asus ZenWatch 2 1.45-inch Silver Case with Grey Leather Strap – Rs. 14,999
- Asus ZenWatch 2 1.63-inch Gunmetal Case with Navy Blue Leather Strap – Rs. 14,999
We unboxed the Asus ZenWatch 2 recently, check out the video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4WmWUKECT8
Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said:
Consumers today wish to use gadgets that make their lives simpler by aiding their hectic lifestyles. The ASUS ZenWatch 2 achieves this through its features that make it possible for the users to manage their lives right on their wrists. Combining luxury in a slim form-factor, the ZanWatch 2 furthers our vision of providing high-end products at affordable price points.