Enormous Smartwatch Option for Slim Wrist Sizes - OnePlus Watch 2R
Smartwatch Showdown: OnePlus Watch 2R Versus Its Ancestor
Hop on board as we delve into the bulbous beauty that is the OnePlus Watch 2R. Packing a punch with Wear OS 4, this Android smartwatch promises prolonged battery life at a wallet-friendly price tag. Let's dive in and see if it lives up to the hype.
Ensconced in my wrist for a couple days now, the 47mm circular OnePlus Watch 2R leaves an impression, albeit a bulky one. It flaunts an aluminum frame, making it more lightweight and breezy compared to its stainless steel and sapphire crystal predecessor, the OnePlus Watch 2. Don't fret about it taking flight with my gesticulations—OnePlus claims a noteworthy 25% reduction in weight.
The color palette remains somewhat subdued, with the same earthy options of Forest Green and Gray. Finding the 22mm sports band easier to sport, I enjoy its near-perforated texture compared to the minimalistic lines of the OnePlus Watch 2's default band. The numbers embellishing the smartwatch screen also add a touch of authenticity from afar. The side buttons now boast a more traditional watch-like design, and OnePlus has said adieu to the Watch 2's exaggerated edges, enhancing comfort levels substantially.
As if skimming through a deja vu scene in a movie, the device specs echo the Watch 2's dual-processor setup with a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 performance chipset and BES 2700 MCU for efficiency tasks. This combination, which includes an RTOS-running secondary chip managing background activities, is the secret sauce enabling the Watch 2 to last an impressive 100 hours on a single charge. OnePlus pledges a speedy one-hour charging period with its 7.5w VOOC fast charger.
The OnePlus Watch 2R delivers the goods in fitness, health, and wellness tracking, complete with heart rate, stress, and sleep monitoring. Strap on your gym clothes or head outdoors for an abundance of over 100 workout options. However, rejoice not, you ovulators, for period tracking sadly remains nonexistent in OHealth, the watch's partner app. Fingers crossed for a future update amping up this functionality or third-party app compatibility.
Priced at a competitive $230, the OnePlus Watch 2R brings enticing value if you fancy its hefty appearance and advertised multiday battery. Preliminary testing reveals promising longevity with 89% battery still ticking after 12 hours on the standard watch mode, promising up to 48 hours according to the manufacturer.
Available in the U.S. and Canada, the OnePlus Watch 2R promises to fill your wrist with a touch of bulk and the joy of extended battery life. Only time will tell if it holds true to its yet-to-be-tested 100-hour smart mode battery life claim. Stay tuned for updates!
- The OnePlus Watch 2R, with its sapphire crystal display and AMOLed screen, presents a striking contrast to its technology predecessor, the OnePlus Watch 2, which featured stainless steel and sapphire crystal.
- Incorporating Wear OS 4, the 2R offers improved efficiency tasks through its dual-processor setup, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 performance chipset and BES 2700 MCU.
- Reviews of the OnePlus Watch 2R's fitness, health, and wellness tracking features commend its heart rate, stress, and sleep monitoring capabilities, as well as the abundance of over 100 workout options it offers.
- In the future, OnePlus aims to upgrade the OnePlus Watch 2R's functionality by incorporating period tracking in its OHealth partner app or by enabling third-party app compatibility.
