OnePlus
OnePlus Watch 2 Review
The OnePlus Watch 2 marks the company's second attempt in the smartwatch market, and it brings significant improvements over its predecessor. It boasts an incredible design featuring a stainless steel body and durable 2.5D sapphire crystal glass, making it feel premium and surprisingly lightweight at 80 grams. The 1.43-inch AMOLED display is crisp, vibrant, and easily visible outdoors. Performance is fast and snappy, and it offers excellent battery life, often lasting over 3 days, especially with its unique hybrid mode. It runs on Wear OS and includes a robust suite of health tracking tools like step counting, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and SpO2 tracking, all accessible for free through the OHealth app. However, the hardware is marred by a perplexing design choice: the rotating crown does not function for scrolling, relying solely on the touchscreen for navigation. Furthermore, while the health features are comprehensive, the step and sleep tracking accuracy were found to be significantly inconsistent when compared to other wearables during testing.
$199.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
126
/ 609
#126 in Smartwatches
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Case Material
Stainless Steel
/ Stainless Steel
Who it's for
- Exceptional Battery Life
- Full Wear OS Integration
- Durable, Premium Construction
Who should skip it
- Large and Bulky Design
- Missing Advanced Health Sensors
- Limited Cross-Platform Optimization
Key Specs
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Glass
2.5D Sapphire Crystal
Display
1.43-inch AMOLED, 466 x 466 resolution
Water Resistance
5 ATM and IP68
Durability Rating
MIL-STD-810H
Weight
80 grams
Health Tracking
Step/Activity, Sleep, Stress, Heart Rate/HRV, SpO2
Exercise Modes
100+
Features
- Premium design and materials
- Very comfortable to wear
- Fast, snappy performance
- 3+ days of battery life
- Unique hybrid mode
- 5 ATM water resistance
- IP68 water resistance
- MIL-STD-810H durability rating
- Step and activity tracking
- Sleep tracking
- Stress monitoring
- Heart rate and HRV tracking
- SpO2 (blood oxygen) tracking
- 100+ exercise modes
- Running Mode, Badminton Mode, and Tennis Mode for specific exercises
What customers say
The customer reception for the OnePlus Watch 2 is overwhelmingly positive, marking a major turnaround for OnePlus in the smartwatch segment. Users frequently highlight the device's exceptional battery life—often achieving three to four days of continuous use, even with the always-on display enabled and regular fitness tracking—which is a significant differentiator in the Wear OS landscape. The transition to Google's Wear OS 4, coupled with the innovative dual-engine architecture (Snapdragon W5 and BES 2700), delivers a remarkably smooth and responsive user experience, addressing the performance complaints leveled against the original model. Customers appreciate the premium, durable build quality, featuring stainless steel and sapphire crystal glass, giving the watch a high-end feel that justifies its price point. Fitness enthusiasts generally praise the accuracy of the GPS and heart rate monitoring. However, the sentiment isn't entirely flawless. A recurring critique centers on the watch's size; the single 47mm option is considered too large and bulky for users with smaller wrists. Furthermore, while the health tracking is robust, some advanced features like ECG or skin temperature sensing, common in high-end competitors, are missing. Despite these minor drawbacks, the consensus is that the OnePlus Watch 2 offers outstanding performance and longevity, establishing itself as a top contender for Android users prioritizing battery life and a premium experience.
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