Depending on your usage, you really can achieve 100 hours on a single charge.
It feels quality throughout, but I cant help but wish for a functional rotating crown.
This one can be rotated, but it doesnt do anything.
Its just a circular button.
When it comes to features and performance, I have no complaints whatsoever.
I managed three days on a charge with the always-on display enabled, too.
Its reasonably priced, well-designed, feature-packed and lasts for a long time.
What more could you need?
The OnePlus Watch 2 is very reasonably priced compared to its Wear OS rivals.
This means its not going to be for everyone.
The OnePlus Watch 2 is mostly circular, but it has a flat edge on the right-hand side.
Its a thoughtful touch.
On the whole, though, I think its lacking in personality.
Theres nothing wrong with the design, it just doesnt do much to stand out, either.
The uppermost button is circular and sticks out from the main body, like a watch crown.
However, while it can be rotated, rotating it doesnt do anything, its just a normal button.
The watch also has a MIL-STD 810H rating for durability, and it’s completely waterproof up to 5ATM.
The other big advantage of Wear OS is that it has an app store.
As an example, I like to track my rides using Strava.
Its not just fitness stuff that youll find here either.
Thats the kind of function that proprietary operating systems struggle with, but Wear OS handles like a breeze.
The downside to this system is usually the battery drain.
This watch is essentially two watches in one, and thats probably why its so chunky.
Its a brilliant workaround.
Meanwhile, the default fitness tracking tool can track over 100 different types of exercise.
Its a little barebones, but I dont think thats a bad thing.
OnePlus Watch 2: Performance
The big thing that sets this watch apart is its battery life.
Of course, the more advanced features are disabled in this mode.
Wireless charging support would have been even nicer, though.
The connection between my phone and the OnePlus Watch 2 was rock-solid throughout my testing.
Heart rate readings matched those that Im used to seeing from my TicWatch Pro 5, too.
The watch can track your sleep habits, too.
The metrics include everything from sleep stage breakdowns to heart rate changes and even breathing patterns.
I did, in fact, not get much sleep, as the watch kindly reminded me.
OnePlus Watch 2: Scorecard
OnePlus Watch 2: Should I buy?
Combined with the chunkiness of this smartwatch, its sure to look cartoonish on smaller wrists.
You like a lightweight watch
Its not just a big watch, its pretty heavy too.
Slightly more expensive but great for runners.
Read our fullTicwatch Pro 5 review
First reviewed: May 2024
