ASUS announced prices and launch date of ZenWatch 2 in America

ASUS ZenWatch 2, powered by Android Wear™, is crafted from premium materials and designed to complement your Android or iOS smartphone, displaying current information on your screen and allowing the wearer to react to it with gesture and voice commands. Modern Qualcomm® Snapdragon™400 processor for performance and low power consumption.

As a modern, high-tech accessory, ZenWatch 2 allows you to emphasize the personal style of its owner through a wide choice of body options two sizes, three colors and straps 18 combinations of different materials and colors . In addition to the 50-plus standard watch face designs, users can create their own versions of the clock face using the new FaceDesigner application. Everyone can find the right ZenWatch 2 version for themselves.

ASUS ZenWatch 2 is not only a modern and stylish accessory, but also a personal fitness trainer. With a built-in pedometer “smart” watch with high precision record the number of steps taken, and then provide a clear overview of the level of physical activity of the user.

A new version of the Wellness app was developed exclusively for the second generation of ZenWatch to serve as a personal fitness coach, helping the wearer to monitor their sporting progress and motivate them to achieve better results.

Pankaj Kedia, senior director of smart wearable devices at Qualcomm Technologies, said, “We are excited to continue our collaboration with ASUS on the new ZenWatch 2 smart watch. We’ve made a truly great product with a sleek and stylishly designed case, long battery life, and a unique user interface. With the new ASUS ZenWatch 2 we took full advantage of our Snapdragon 400 processor, which also extends the depth of the design. We are proud of our partnership with ASUS, because they produce the most innovative devices.

Haute Horlogerie

With its attention to detail, ASUS embodies the tradition of luxury watchmaking in the second-generation ASUS ZenWatch. The watch features a durable stainless steel case, which is available in two sizes and three colors-silver, graphite, and rose gold.

The smart watch’s metal button is located on the side, which, when pressed, allows the user to turn the watch screen on or off, as well as gain quick access to apps. A streamlined design that emphasizes the ZenWatch 2’s sophisticated style and gives you a comfortable experience in everyday life and sports. Its display is covered by durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to prevent scratches.

The ZenWatch 2 is available with several strap options, which differ in color and material. The durable and flexible rubber strap, which will be available in blue, orange, red, and taupe, is perfect for athletes, active people, and anyone who prefers casual wear.

A leather strap will be more universal khaki, brown, navy blue, blue, and orange versions , and for a more representative look, consider a stainless steel bracelet with a color silver, graphite, or rose gold that matches the case color of the watch itself.

Unlike traditional watches, the ZenWatch 2 makes it easy to change the look of the watch face to suit the wearer’s current mood, plans, or clothing style. In addition to the wide range of standard watch faces over 50 variations , you can create your own using FaceDesigner, a smartphone app. The user can not only change the appearance of the dial, but also expand its functionality.

“The Smart Companion

“ASUS ZenWatch 2 uses the latest Android Wear operating system and works with Android or iOS smartphones. The display shows incoming calls, messages, alerts and more, so you can check information without having to take your smartphone out of your pocket or bag. The overall functionality of the watch is greatly enhanced by new apps implemented in the ASUS ZenUI user interface, such as Business Helper, FoneHelper, Remote Camera and ZenWatch Message.

When syncing with your ASUS smartphone with the ASUS ZenUI user interface, the ASUS ZenWatch 2 smart watch offers optimized versions of apps like What’s Next and Do It Later. The What’s Next app is a smart organizer that shows you the nearest important thing or event, as well as the weather forecast. Do It Later app to remind you of new emails, missed texts and calls, so you can focus on your primary activity without being distracted by secondary tasks.

“Business Helper is an easy-to-use app for applications such as checking your agenda, managing your email, and viewing your call manager. The new version of the application FoneHelper provides quick access to smartphone functions, such as settings Quick Settings , quick mute incoming calls Cover to Mute , unlock your mobile device without entering a password Unlock My Phone and a warning that you forgot your phone Forgot Phone Warning .

With the Remote Camera function that doubles the viewfinder image from your smartphone to the screen of the ZenWatch 2, you can easily take a good picture even in an awkward position, such as during a concert or other public event where you have to hold your phone above the crowd. In addition, the app makes it easy to take group selfies, switch between the front and main camera, compose a frame and be in it at the same time, and control the shutter button.

The ZenWatch Message app helps ZenWatch 2 owners communicate with each other without using their smartphone: send messages, emoticons, and drawings.

In addition to software improvements in ZenWatch 2 there are hardware. The watch boasts an extended battery life of up to two days. New power adapter cuts battery charging time by 35% and lets you charge the watch 50% in just 36 minutes. Enough capacity for a full day of use.

New version of the Wellness “Be Well” app

ZenWatch 2 can be used as a personal fitness trainer, thanks to built-in sensors and a dedicated Wellness app.

With a built-in pedometer, the smart watch accurately records the number of steps taken and then provides a visual overview of the user’s level of physical activity. With its high-level IP67 dust and waterproof rating, the new ZenWatch 2 can be used even during the most intense workouts without worrying about getting a drop of sweat on it.

Thanks to the Wellness app, the new ZenWatch 2 not only tracks activity during activities such as walking, running, push-ups and squats, but also provides workout tips. In addition, the user can set goals to improve their physical fitness, and then monitor their achievement. Throughout the day, when ZenWatch 2 wearers sit in one place for too long, the watch reminds them to stretch.

All the information on the user’s daily and weekly activities is always available in the Wellness app in the form of intuitive graphs and charts, which will be the perfect motivation for further sports and fitness activities.

Pricing and availability

ASUS ZenWatch 2 is expected to arrive on the American market in December. The first models to come on sale with a 1.63-inch display WI501Q at the following prices: 14 990 Dollars – with a rubber strap taupe, 15 990 Dollars – with a leather strap in dark blue. Prices and availability of other models and variants will be announced.

Specifications

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q

Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™400
Operating system	Android Wear
Memory	512MB RAM 4GB EMMC Built-in
Display	1.63-inch AMOLED touch screen display with a resolution of 320×320 pixels and a pixel density of 278 pixels per inch
Wireless interfaces	Bluetooth® 4.1 Wi-Fi
Security glass	Curved Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Sensors	6-axis accelerometer with sensor hub
Battery	400mAh
Charging	Via magnet cable
Waterproof	IP67
Color	Silver, graphite, rose gold
Strap	22mm Rubber, leather, steel
Dimensions	49 x 41 mm
Weight	60 g

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI502Q

Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™400
Operating system	Android Wear
Memory	512MB RAM 4GB EMMC embedded
Display	1.45-inch AMOLED touch screen display with 280×280 pixels and a pixel density of 273 pixels per inch
Wireless interfaces	Bluetooth® 4.1 Wi-Fi
Security glass	Curved glass Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Sensors	6-axis accelerometer with sensor hub
Battery	300mAh
Recharging	Via magnet cable
Moisture protection	IP67
Color	Silver, graphite, rose gold
Strap	18 mm Rubber, Leather, Steel
Dimensions	45mm x37mm
Weight	50 g