After a very long time, OnePlus determined to revive its smartwatch lineup in 2024 with the launch of its all-new OnePlus Watch 2. The system arrived with many firsts. Most necessary of those was its distinctive dual-engine structure (two processors paired with two working methods) pushed by its quest to supply higher battery life on a Put on OS-powered system. Regardless of being the model’s first “smartwatch” ever, it turned out to be a really dependable well being and health monitoring wearable in our evaluate, particularly given its engaging price ticket. It seems that that is only the start for OnePlus, because it has already begun increasing its watch lineup with a brand new inexpensive providing referred to as the OnePlus Watch 2R.
Everybody certain acquired excited when a watch with a brand new design from OnePlus appeared on numerous certification web sites and leaks. The one which appeared on the Chinese language certification web site additionally packed LTE connectivity. So, it appeared that OnePlus had prepped a brand new smartwatch, which additionally had mobile connectivity, making for a well-rounded providing.
The OnePlus Watch 2R certain seems to be like a premium smartwatch regardless of switching to aluminium
It seems that this was the mannequin solely made for the Chinese language market, as OnePlus introduced as we speak that it might be a similar-looking OnePlus Watch 2R for world markets (together with India). The OnePlus Watch 2R comes with a price ticket of Rs 17,999 and shall be out there for buy from July 20.
It seems an identical to the OnePlus Watch 2 (eSIM) launched in China, however OnePlus’s pitch for this world variant of the Watch 2 (eSIM) may be very completely different for the worldwide market. The Chinese language model is not going to supply LTE or mobile connectivity with this watch however as an alternative, promote it as an inexpensive providing to the extra premium OnePlus Watch 2 that’s presently out there at Rs 24,999 in India. And so, we now have a extra inexpensive OnePlus Watch 2 in India with the becoming ‘R’ moniker, which falls consistent with the model’s ‘R’ sequence of smartphones providing excessive efficiency at an inexpensive worth.
The case again and sensors of the OnePlus Watch 2R stay the identical as on the Watch 2
The OnePlus Watch 2R has the identical {hardware} because the Watch 2, which makes it a cut price deal, given its inexpensive pricing. Nonetheless, the primary distinction is its new design. Whereas I choose the Watch 2R’s extra conventional design over the Watch 2’s trendy design, OnePlus has reduce prices by going with an aluminium case as an alternative of a stronger chrome steel one on the latter.
The OnePlus Watch 2R has a case fabricated from aluminium with a pure brushed metallic end. It has flatter and extra pronounced sides versus the extra bevelled look of the Watch 2. Since it’s fabricated from aluminium, it is usually lighter at 59 grams (with the strap) versus the Watch 2, which weighs 80 grams. This was immediately noticeable the second I pulled it out of the field, given its massive 46mm case dimension, which stays the identical because the Watch 2.
The design of the 2 buttons has modified in comparison with the Watch 2’s button structure
As with the brand new case design, the straps have additionally modified. There is a delicate diamond-shaped embossed sample, which supplies it a premium look.
Inside, the {hardware} unusually stays an identical. OnePlus even confirmed to us that the sensors used for coronary heart price monitoring and SpO2 are the identical as these used on the Watch 2. What additionally stays the identical is the battery capability at 500mAh in addition to the dual-engine structure, which continues to have the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 processor and the BT2700 for powering the auto-switching WearOS 4 and RTOS software program experiences.
The inexpensive Watch 2R (left) seems to be very completely different in comparison with the premium Watch 2 (proper)
So, aside from the change to an aluminium case, not a lot else has modified as even the 1.43-inch spherical AMOLED panel stays the identical as on the Watch 2. Nonetheless, it will get a painted bezel with inscriptions on it. The Watch 2’s 5ATM + IP68 ranking for mud and water resistance (minus the MIL-STD-810H certification) additionally makes it to the Watch 2R.
Technically, it is simple to conclude that the OnePlus Watch 2 is a stable, inexpensive WearOS different, however we might want to put it by our common testing to search out out if it is as succesful because the Watch 2 (as OnePlus claims it’s). And whether it is, it’ll transform a really accessible Put on OS-powered smartwatch certainly. Keep tuned to our full evaluate, which shall be out quickly.
