ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 34 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 10.74 mm
Weight - 40.6 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour 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) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gunmetal Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Link bracelet Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
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 Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 S5
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Apple Pay
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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