[SPECS] Asus ZenWatch Specifications - Members Thoughts

[ForumNinja]

Hey all

Asus has thrown their hand to the Smartwatch market. This Android Wear device features a curved display similar to that of the Gear S, the specs are not far off either. Its a nice looking watch with a leather strap that is certainly an improvement over some of the plastic straps we've see on some smartwatches. Members thoughts on the specifications are appreciated:good:

Lets take a look at the specifications for the Asus ZenWatch

Specifications:

Display - AMOLED 320 x 320 (277ppi) 1.36 inches
Chipset - Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400
CPU - 1.2GHz
RAM - 512MB
Memory - 4GB
Sensors - 9 Axis Sensor, Heart Rate
Dimensions - 39.8 x 50.6 7.9mm
Weight - 75g
Battery - 369mAh
Water Resistance - IP55

 

[ksekhar]

Specs are no different from other watches that were announced which is a little bummer. But I like the look and strap. I'm hoping better battery at least via mods but we don't usually see so many developers jumping on ASUS products and that's a deal breaker for me

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[mkwhater]

why on earth is there a snapdragon 400? how much power do you need on your wrist for notifications, a snapdragon 200 would have bben better for battery life and price no?

 

[puman]

Hey all
.....This Android Wear device features a curved display.....

is curved glass

 

[Hawke84]

The size of the other round watches and gear live have put me off as u have small wrists. This one, although big might be better. Agree though, not sure why snapdragon 400. Bet it's under clocked! I'm always weary of Asus screens too having suffered with TF201

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[Hawke84]

Delete. Duplicate post

 

[brianhill1980]

is curved glass

What's wrong with curved glass?

 

[fuxone]

Is it sure that there is no light sensor? It should be regulated manually?

 

[Hawke84]

Is it sure that there is no light sensor? It should be regulated manually?

Only watch with light sensor is the moto 360 and it gives it its flat tire look.. All others don't have a sensor

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[Drakonas]

Only watch with light sensor is the moto 360 and it gives it its flat tire look.. All others don't have a sensor

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Then how do you explain this? It's for a different feature, but I actually prefer the muting option.. I don't mind using other means to turn the watch face off or letting it auto-off.

 

[Hawke84]

Then how do you explain this? It's for a different feature, but I actually prefer the muting option.. I don't mind using other means to turn the watch face off or letting it auto-off.

That's interesting. Light sensor isn't listed on any specs but I might have missed it. It use multi touch to detect...

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[dersie]

Then how do you explain this? It's for a different feature, but I actually prefer the muting option.. I don't mind using other means to turn the watch face off or letting it auto-off.

Proximity or touchscreen. Same in LG Watch, you can turn off the screen when cover it by your hand.

 

[koolashri]

Hey all

Asus has thrown their hand to the Smartwatch market. This Android Wear device features a curved display similar to that of the Gear S, the specs are not far off either. Its a nice looking watch with a leather strap that is certainly an improvement over some of the plastic straps we've see on some smartwatches. Members thoughts on the specifications are appreciated:good:

Lets take a look at the specifications for the Asus ZenWatch

Image, coming soon!

Specifications:

Display - AMOLED 320 x 320 (277ppi) 1.36 inches
Chipset - Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400
CPU - 1.2GHz
RAM - 512MB
Memory - 4GB
Sensors - 9 Axis Sensor, Heart Rate
Dimensions - 39.8 x 50.6 7.9mm
Weight - 75g
Battery - 369mAh
Water Resistance - IP55

I like this smartwatch better than others, it has nice leather strap, sleek design, curved screen. Only thing that concerns most about these smartwatches is the battery backup , how about these manufacturers implement additional battery in the strap, or some technology which will empower watches using body heat,wrist movement, sunlight etc.

 

[discomega]

My concern is that is not edge to edge. There is black borders around the display. Will only black watch faces look good then? What do you think?

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[pedxing]

Personally, I'm considering this over the Moto 360 due to a better fit with Android Wear / Google Now cards and other info. Half of my watches are square anyway so roundness holds no inherent superiority for me.

From a specs perspective though, the review on pocket-lint has this to say:

Unnoticeable to a passing glance, the base of the black frame surrounding the screen allows you to check your heart rate by simply loading the app and then placing your finger on the watch. Seconds later (15 to be precise) the watch delivers your stats for you to see how you're doing.
The nearest experience we can relate it to, is Apple's TouchID Home button on the iPhone 5S. The bio sensor works really well in the ZenWatch.​

This is maybe worse than other Android Wear solutions that have the HR sensor on the back bezel against your wrist. But I've heard you basically have to stop and stand still for it to work anyway.

Also IP55 is a bummer...dust tight (not proof) and water resistant to splashing, not sprays, and def not immersion. Moto is what, IP67?

Battery is 369 mah which puts it in the middle of various watches. Screen is AMOLED so that should be helpful if you like dark faces (which I do).

As far as I can tell, there's no always on mode, unless that's part of Android Wear?

 

[bda714]

light sensor

Only watch with light sensor is the moto 360 and it gives it its flat tire look.. All others don't have a sensor

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Very wrong, I have a galaxy gear 2, gear live, and a gear S.... All of which have ambambient light sensors and tThe gear S even had a UV sensor on top of that to determine if the UV rays at any given time could be dangerous. Anyone that thinks different try to explain the auto brightness adjustment of the display. And you don't believe the UV sensor just say it and I'll post some pics of it in action. I got my Asus zenwatch on order and will be arriving on the 18th but ican't imagine it wouldn't have alight sensor.

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Personally, I'm considering this over the Moto 360 due to a better fit with Android Wear / Google Now cards and other info. Half of my watches are square anyway so roundness holds no inherent superiority for me.

From a specs perspective though, the review on pocket-lint has this to say:

Unnoticeable to a passing glance, the base of the black frame surrounding the screen allows you to check your heart rate by simply loading the app and then placing your finger on the watch. Seconds later (15 to be precise) the watch delivers your stats for you to see how you're doing.
The nearest experience we can relate it to, is Apple's TouchID Home button on the iPhone 5S. The bio sensor works really well in the ZenWatch.​

This is maybe worse than other Android Wear solutions that have the HR sensor on the back bezel against your wrist. But I've heard you basically have to stop and stand still for it to work anyway.

Also IP55 is a bummer...dust tight (not proof) and water resistant to splashing, not sprays, and def not immersion. Moto is what, IP67?

Battery is 369 mah which puts it in the middle of various watches. Screen is AMOLED so that should be helpful if you like dark faces (which I do).

As far as I can tell, there's no always on mode, unless that's part of Android Wear?

Yes there is an always on option in android wear and even a never dim option while charging in the un-lockable developer options. The Qualcomm TOQ had abattery in the band's clap on the under side and it was horrible, I only kept that watch for a week, not being able to change the band's on the bulkiest watch there is was adeal breaker, still was cool for being one of the first ones out though and the charging set up for that was the best I've seen to date, wireless charging with a sleek little case that holds blue tooth headsets and when you push a button the charging pad slowly would raise to a avertical position to accommodate for setting the watch up against it. Very well thought out.... And no screen yet can compare being that they look better in direct sun light than they do in the dark, wish there was a happy medium there.

 

[Hawke84]

Very wrong, I have a galaxy gear 2, gear live, and a gear S.... All of which have ambambient light sensors and tThe gear S even had a UV sensor on top of that to determine if the UV rays at any given time could be dangerous. Anyone that thinks different try to explain the auto brightness adjustment of the display. And you don't believe the UV sensor just say it and I'll post some pics of it in action. I got my Asus zenwatch on order and will be arriving on the 18th but ican't imagine it wouldn't have alight sensor.
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True, sorry I do always forget about all the Samsung range as they aren't all android wear but I take your point.

The way the screen cover to silent function works on my LG G watch R I believe is through multitouch with the palm of your hand rather than any sensors as there aren't any on the watch. Maybe the Asus does the same

 

[xo96]

App support?

Does anyone knows if Asus has an Android app to compliment the watch (Like the Moto360)? I just returned my Moto to Costco (Yes they have crap load in stock) because I saw the Zen online......
The Moto actually is alright as the battery last all day (after you do a couple of cycle thru when first charged). The Zen watch to be looks more elegant and has some nifty features.

 

[krab19]

Does anyone knows if Asus has an Android app to compliment the watch (Like the Moto360)? I just returned my Moto to Costco (Yes they have crap load in stock) because I saw the Zen online......
The Moto actually is alright as the battery last all day (after you do a couple of cycle thru when first charged). The Zen watch to be looks more elegant and has some nifty features.

They do and I believe it is called "ASUS ZenWatch Manager", you should be able to find it in the play store.

 

[Aqua1ung]

No WiFi, no GPS, and only IP55 (i.e. unusable for snorkeling) makes this one a loser in my opinion. Plus, heart rate monitor, aside from being a mere gimmick, will most likely be buggy, hence unusable.