Analysts have noted the increasing and excellent potential of wearable technology, with smartwatches proving to be the most ideal sector to expand these technological advancements. Tech giants such as Apple and Samsung has seen the opportunity, while Asus and Sony are following suit with the ZenWatch and SmartWatch, respectively. Here's a rundown of specs for these two new smartwatches to hit the market.
Design
The Asus ZenWatch has a rectangular shape dial that looks pretty and decent, according to a review by The Tech Bulletin. The hand-stitched Italian leather strap of the device is 22mm which is the standard size. With its stainless steel construction and retro design, this device looks more of a jewelry than smartwatches. The Asus ZenWatch has 2.5D display that supports more responsive and touch experience of the screen.
You can immediately notice the Sony SmartWatch'sstraps which extend up to its display. It does not opt for the standard size of the strap and it has a rubber texture that looks a little cheap and childish.
Specifications
Recombu made their quick round up of the best smartwatches that you can choose from. And according to their report the smartwatch device of Asus has a 1.63-inch with 320x320 pixel resolution AMOLED display that is bright and sharp. While the Sony SmartWatch's screen is 1.6-inch IPS LCD having the same pixels. Both smartwatches have the same in-built memory storage of 4GB and 512MB of RAM. They have different batteries, Asus ZenWatch has 420mAh while the Sony SmartWatch has 380mAh.
The Asus ZenWatch is powered by 1.2 GHz Quad Comm Snapdragon 400. However, the Sony SmartWatch is run by 1.2 GHz Quad ARM, A7 processor.
Features
Heavy considers the watch as one the best for 2014. The Asus ZenWatch lets the users change the strap of their smartwatch easier. It also offers a heart-rate monitor in its bezel. Some of its features include a cover-to-mute function that allows you to mute calls or snooze your alarms. The Asus ZenWatch lets you personalize a double tap gesture and allows you to use this smartwatch as a remote for your smartphone's camera.
While Asus Zenwatch looks like a fashion accessory, well this Sony SmartWatch looks like a fitness product on your wrist. Because it offers a gyro, GPS, compass, Ambient light sensors and an accelerometer. This smartwatch has been rated IP68, which makes it a dust and waterproof.
When it comes to the design and looks, it is not hard to admit that Asus Zen Watch has a beautiful and decent style compare to the Sony SmartWatch. But if you are looking for a pure convenience, the Sony SmartWatch is a brilliant choice because of its standout features.
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