OnePlus Watch 2: An Adaptable Smartwatch with a long Battery life

OnePlus has recently launched the second version of its smartwatch following the first one's debacle, and this time, it has lived up to expectations and even gone a notch higher.

Thanks to a novel dual-engine architecture with two chipsets and a 100-hour battery life in smart mode, the bar has been lifted dramatically. It can be used to make Bluetooth calls and to control music with Bluetooth headphones. The OnePlus Watch 2 is equipped with widely used Google applications such as Wallet, Assistant, Maps, and more, and it runs the most recent version of Wear OS. Priced at Rs 24,999, it was introduced.

After utilizing it for a few months, the review is below.

DESIGN

The OnePlus Watch 2 may not look good on everyone at first because of its hefty design. But when you wear it for a while, the pattern grows on you and seems like a stylish addition.

Radiant Steel and Black Steel are the two possible finishes for the OnePlus Watch 2, which includes a large 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display and a premium-looking stainless steel frame. Its distinct appearance is further enhanced by the addition of a digital crown and an action button that protrudes significantly from the chassis. Enhances scratch resistance without sacrificing optical clarity thanks to the sapphire crystal cover. Water sports may be effortlessly performed with it because to its 5ATM water resistance certification and IP68 resistant classification. Its large battery and stainless steel frame make it somewhat weighty.

ACTUALITY

The Snapdragon W5 performance chipset and the BES 2700 MCU Efficiency chipset are the two distinct chipsets that power OnePlus's in-house designed dual-engine architecture of the smartwatch. One processor manages background activities and light duties, while another chipset kicks in for heavy lifting, such when you launch Google apps. This capability, which enables for seamless transitions between chips without the user knowing about it, is made possible by the Wear OS hybrid interface.

With a lengthy battery life and quick charging, this is the best feature one can expect.

It takes less than 60 minutes to fully charge a 500mAh battery using 7.5W VOOC rapid charging. The business says that with its innovative dual-engine architecture and 500mAh battery, it can run for up to 100 hours on normal use with all functions available in smart mode, or up to 48 hours on intensive use.

Also available on the smartwatch are 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 processor and the most recent version of Wear OS installed. Along with support for additional third-party apps like Spotify, it comes preloaded with Google apps including calendar, assistant, maps, and wallet.

With a simple hand lift, the screen turns on and turns off automatically in a matter of seconds. Additionally, the touchscreen provides clear seeing in direct sunlight and smooth scrolling.

FITNESS TRACKER - OHEALTH

Over 100 sports, including badminton, running, tennis, skiing, and more, may be tracked by the smartwatch using the OHealth app. The OnePlus Watch 2's OHealth app can measure information like swing speed and strength specifically for badminton. Additionally, according to the business, wearers can measure data like ground contact duration, ground balance, and VO2 max by using the running tracking mode.

In addition to tracking the user's deep, light, REM, and waking periods throughout the day, it also measures the user's breathing rate during sleep, assigns a sleep quality score, and evaluates the user's risk of snoring. Finally, it provides comprehensive sleep analysis. The heart rate variability (HRV) is another way it tracks stress levels.

Any Android device can be used with the OnePlus Watch 2, albeit it is optimized for use with OnePlus phones. As a premium smartwatch substitute in a market dominated by Samsung and Google, the OnePlus Watch 2 is noteworthy, to sum up.