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If you were disappointed by OnePlus’ first attempt at a smartwatch from a few years back, then the phrase “second time’s a charm” is definitely for you – the company recently announced the OnePlus Watch 2, a Wear OS-powered smart wearable that’s made to look and feel every bit as premium as the brand’s latest flagship phones.
At the center of the Watch 2’s design, you’ll find a 1.43-inch AMOLED touch screen, which is protected by a layer of Sapphire glass. The rest of the device is made from stainless steel, with a distinct design feature that highlights the watch’s control buttons and gives it a bit of an asymmetrical look. it’s also safe for splashes thanks to its IP68 and 5ATM rating.
Inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chip, backed by 2GB of RAM and 32GB ROM which should be more than enough space for dozens of apps. OnePlus adds that they’ve designed the watch with a secondary BES 2700 MCU Efficiency chipset that should improve overall device performance, as well as battery efficiency.
Wear OS 4 runs the show here, and in addition to a wealth of Google apps, you’ll also find OnePlus’ own software offerings, in addition to those from third-party developers. Average use will get you up to 100 hours of runtime from the 500 mAh battery, which you can fully charge within an hour.
The OnePlus Watch 2 starts at $299 and will be available via OnePlus’ official website and select retailers in Europe, India and North America from March 4, with pre-orders beginning on February 26.
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