News OnePlus Watch 2 review: Amazing Wear OS battery life, annoying software issues...

[AC News]

OnePlus just introduced the Watch 2, and it uses a custom dual-chip design to deliver three-day battery life even on Wear OS. But is it any good in daily use? Let's take a look.

OnePlus Watch 2 review: Amazing Wear OS battery life, annoying software issues : Read more

 

[bradavon]

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro lasts 3 days with AOD Off.

I wish reviewers would review watches with AOD off or at least test both because most people don't use it. It's known be an absolute battery killer.

 

[bradavon]

"It would have just been easier if OnePlus just went with Wear OS on the Watch 2. There was no reason to reinvent the wheel, and by chasing outlandish battery life gains, it made things convoluted to the point where basic things don't work reliably. "

Can't say I agree with this statement. Battery life is the most iritating thing about smartwatches. Being able to swap between 12 days battery but still get Notificaitons and 3-4 days battery and get Apps sounds useful.

I wish the Galaxy Watch 5 did more than tell the time in it's low power mode.

 

[taynjack]

Battery life on smartwatches is the reason I'm still stuck with a fitbit. Barely making a day without charging, only because practically every feature is turned off, is a failed device in my mind.

Health metrics are also a must so OnePlus fixed one major issue while leaving other issues that shouldn't be issues in 2024. I guess my fitbit soldiers on.

 

[LuvMusic]

Does anyone know if you can use the WearOS app with the OnePlus 2 watch?

I pre-ordered one and am curious.