I tried to wear theOnePlus Watch 2for a short weekend workout but couldnt.
The watch is too big for me and too dense.
Thats way too big for me.
The second-generation OnePlus Watch 2.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
You know thats why I hate wearing a watch.
How big is the OnePlus Watch 2?
How big exactly is the OnePlus Watch 2?
The Google Pixel Watch 2 (left), the OnePlus Watch 2 (middle), and the Galaxy Watch 6 (right) all crammed onto the author’s tiny wrists.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Hopefully, the photo Ive provided comparing it with two other major Android smartwatches gives you an idea.
The watch is more significant than thePixel Watch 2andGalaxy Watch 6in 42mm, which I typically wear.
Note that these weights do not include the watchbands.
Why does the application drawer on the OnePlus Watch 2 look like the Apple Watch?Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Im still looking for a way to sport it for a walk around the neighborhood.
Its so big on me that it doesnt fit under my sleeves.
If youre into the masculine, almost tactical aesthetic, this watch could have a place on your wrist.
Struggling to feel it paired against the claws, but I will for science.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
It comes in two colors: Black Steel and Radiant Steel, the latter of which OnePlus sent over.
There are two side buttons on the OnePlus Watch 2, just like on other Android watches.
Therotating dial is legitimate; its just not enabled by the software for whatever reason.
I wish it worked like the dial on thePixel Watch.
The app can track over 100 types of movement, including leisure activities like tug of rope.
It can also track sleep, stress levels, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels.
Inside, the OnePlus Watch 2 takes a hybrid approach to how it does processing.
If only Fossil had enough runway to explore this route before shutting down its smartwatch division.
But its app drawer is reminiscent of a watchOS-wannabe, which is grating.
What Im trying to say is this: Im on an Android gear.
Why does it look like Im in the Apple ecosystem?
This mode turns off the always-on display and limits GPS activity to half an hour.
Ive yet to test the batterys total capacity and will report in the full review.
Namely, Im curious about the data sharing between OHealth and the rest of the Android ecosystem.
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