OnePlusWatch 2, 32GB, 100-Hour Battery, Health & Fitness Tracking, Sapphire Crystal Design, Dual-Engine, Wear OS by Google

EDIT: 5/18 - I should have mentioned one of the reasons I gravitated toward this watch - Google's Assistant. Press & Hold upper right button and it activates. Realized how much I use this feature. For example, earlier this week, while walking dogs late. I had a walk workout enabled. I activated assistant to set a reminder for me, then had it turn outdoor lights on... while away... and barely interrupting the podcast I was listening to. My earbuds don't reliably bring up the assistant upon activation. Not having to touch my phone is fantastic, when your hands may be occupied with other activities. Combined with outstanding battery life this is a winner.Purchased the stainless steel, green band watch.Incredible battery lifeLike the title stated, I don't normally do reviews but I felt strongly about this watch. Like many, I have been waiting to purchase a smart watch but none have 'ticked' the boxes I looked for - manly a watch which has a traditional look of jewelry, stainless steel with sapphire crystal, great battery life, with wear OS 4 and plenty of memory [if I wanted to side load audio].Let's note the caveats: It is larger than most. It is not for the dainty or faint of heart. I am a male and this is the same size or smaller than several other watches I wear such as Seiko and Tag. Most females will not want this watch, it is too large for them. It also doesn't do some things for females, such as pregnancy tracker. It also lack BP tracking. The app does not have a cloud option [that I know of] and is simpler than others. Also, there is not LTE option available.This watch is amazing. I wanted a watch which looked traditional. My last watch was black and as much as I love its look, I wanted something more traditional for work [though the green band is interesting at the office] or play. This watch was introduced with a $50 discount. There was nothing which compared to that price available. I could have written it off as a simple mistake if I didn't like it.But I turned out loving this watch and it is always with me.I normally don't care for 'always on' display and chose 'wake when raise' or just leave off. I find activating the screen to be so trivial, I most often leave it that way. I've turned the High Performance Graphics option on, this seems to eliminate any stuttering. I have not seen any battery life impact, regardless of warning. Buttery smooth operation. Almost any app you need is built-in. Beautiful watch faces and there are plenty to choose from. You will notice this is the same watch as OPPO [orange band], the parent company of OnePlus.I've had this watch 2 months now and it almost never comes leaves my wrist, except when showering or charging. I have showered with the watch and believe you can swim with it. I just prefer to take if off out of habit and clean the band because it is on my wrist otherwise. The band is excellent and I wish I could purchase others as well. The band is very soft and, with a tight grip, I don't notice the watch is on. It ALWAYS gives me 4+ days between charges, so I haven't had to charge it much. It charges so fast, it is never a burden. With a little searching you can find charger pucks available third party. I purchased several, and put the original away, since I was concerned it would get lost anyway.It's easy to change the bands. I purchased a brown leather third party band which is a striking combination. I've used it only occasionally because I love the feel of the original silicon band so much.Sleep tracking is accurate, as is the activity tracking for me [though it may not compare to a Garmin, etc]. It looks great and it's tough. Two months in and it still looks brand new... I expect this out of all my watches.Sorry for the long review. It has been that good for me, though.OnePlus hit it out of the park with this watch. I'm so pleased, I am looking to move from my Samsung Galaxy phone to the OnePlus 12 because I like this watch so much.

Review for OnePlus Watch 2The OnePlus Watch 2 was an impressive upgrade for me. I had previously been wearing a Fossil gen 5. This watch blends style, functionality, and performance into a sleek wearable. Here’s my in-depth review after using it for a few months:Design and BuildThe OnePlus Watch 2 boasts a premium, minimalist design that feels lightweight and comfortable on the wrist. The round 1.43" AMOLED display is bright and vivid, with excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. The default maximum brightness is 600 nits. The interchangeable straps are a nice touch, allowing users to switch between sporty and formal looks.Performance and FeaturesThe watch has a unique design in that it has dual-engine architecture that powers the Snapdragon W5 and BES 2700 chipsets to deliver some of the most efficient power management found in a smartwatch.Health Tracking: Comprehensive tracking for heart rate, SpO2, stress levels, and sleep monitoring. The data feels accurate and reliable, comparable to other leading smartwatches.Fitness Modes: Over 100 sports modes make it suitable for a wide range of activities. The auto-detection feature for common exercises like walking and running is a welcome addition.Smart Features: Notifications, music control, and hands-free calls work flawlessly. The integration with the OnePlus ecosystem is seamless, especially for phone and earbuds users.Battery LifeThe battery life is exceptional, I routinely go 4-5 days without charging and using the built in watch faces. When using watch faces from Google, it get 2-3 days at most. The sleep monitoring does put a drain on the battery as well. The fast-charging feature is a lifesaver, providing a day’s worth of charge in just a few minutes.Water ResistanceWith its 5ATM and IP68 rating, the Watch 2 handles water exposure effortlessly. I’ve worn it during workouts, showers, and swimming sessions without any issues.Room for ImprovementWhile the OnePlus Watch 2 is excellent overall, there are a few areas for enhancement:App Ecosystem: The watch still lags behind competitors like Apple and Samsung in terms of third-party app support.Customization: While the watch faces are stylish, the options feel somewhat limited. More customizable watch faces would be appreciated.Final VerdictThe OnePlus Watch 2 is a fantastic choice for those in the Android ecosystem, especially OnePlus users. It delivers a great balance of health tracking, fitness features, and smart functionalities in a stylish package. While it may not surpass industry giants in every aspect, its long battery life, smooth performance, and affordability make it a compelling option and I highly recommend it.