ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear Tizen OS 4.0
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Width - 39.5 mm
Height - 39.5 mm
Depth - 10.5 mm
Weight - 25 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Automatic exercise recognition
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.1"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gunmetal Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue -
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Storage Capacity 4 GB 4 GB
User Memory - 1.5 GB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
RAM Size 512 MB 0.75 GB
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Manufacturer Qualcomm Samsung
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz 1.15 GHz
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 400 mAh 230 mAh
Battery Life 24 hours 45 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s)
Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 90 hour(s)
Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s)
Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Power adapter, wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now -
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R500
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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