OnePlus Watch 2
Enhanced by Wear OS
The OnePlus Watch 2 isn't in the same league as the 1st-gen model, both metaphorically and literally. The hardware and software have both seen major improvements — though they aren't perfect — and it's now a fast, long-lasting Wear OS watch instead of an expensive, limited fitness watch with no apps.
For
- Wear OS 4 w/ Play Store apps & Google Assistant
- 100-hour battery life
- Dual-band GPS tracking
- Military-grade protection & sapphire glass
- Brighter, quicker display
Against
- New crown doesn't do anything
- Issues with health tracking
- Still reliant on wonky RTOS
OnePlus Watch
Best forgotten and replaced
We weren't fans of the OnePlus Watch when it launched, and time hasn't been kind to it. Compared to the Watch 2, it's not clear what incentive you have to wear it, thanks to the limited and sometimes off-putting software. There's no reason to buy one today with its predecessor now available.
For
- Week-long battery life
- Stylish, thinner design w/ large display
- Plenty of useful health data
Against
- Limited OS with no 3rd-party apps
- Dimmer display w/ no AOD
- No dual-band GPS or Wi-fi
- Only 4GB of storage
- Too heavy for a fitness watch
