ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Band: 77 g Case only: 27.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" -
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gunmetal Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Band Type Link bracelet Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue Starlight | Midnight | White
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2725
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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