Smart watches have become very popular in recent years. Sony, which has developed corresponding products earlier, also launched the Smart Watch 2. So how does Sony Smart Watch 2 respond to the demands of many competitors and consumers on the market?
From the perspective of hardware configuration, Sony Smart Watch 2 is quite poor. Its CPU performance is not strong enough, the display effect is not good, and Bluetooth is still 3.0. Compared with the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Shell Gear Watches evaluated previously, Sony Smart Watch 2 has lost a lot. However, the positioning of Sony Smart Watch 2 is also quite obvious. In this case, the above complaints can be understood.
Appearance design:
Smart Watch 2 looks like a watch, and the square dial does not appear too prominent. The front is a 1.6 inch semi reflective screen with three classic Android buttons and metal edges for decoration.
On the left is the corresponding waterproof cover of mirco USB interface.
The right side is the classic Sony power button design.
On the back are many relevant production information and NFC logo.
There are three versions of Smart Watch 2, namely, tape, steel belt and belt. This evaluation is tape version. The Smart Watch 2 uses a standard 24mm watch strap that users can purchase to replace.
The screen displays:
The Smart Watch 2 uses a 1.6 inch 220 * 176 resolution screen. The ppi is only 176, with obvious graininess.
In terms of visual angle and color restoration, Smart Watch 2 is not good enough, but there is no pressure on the viewing angle of daily watch wearing
The screen used by Smart Watch 2 is a semi reflective LCD, so the stronger the ambient brightness, the clearer the view. However, it is necessary to light the screen at night to see clearly.
The Smart Watch 2 screen supports touch operation, but the experience is poor, the judgment is relatively strict or the recognition is relatively poor, and often there is a situation where it is clear that I have slipped and why there is no response.
systems software:
The UI of Smart Watch 2 is quite Sony style, with battery, Bluetooth and time on the top. Self installed apps are displayed on the desktop in pages.
Smart Watch 2 has set three common physical touch keys for Android, namely return, home page and menu keys.
The setting function is simple, and there is not much customization available. Only the surface style, notification style, Bluetooth, vibration switch, etc. can be selected.
The installation of Smart Watch 2 is special. The corresponding icon will appear on Smart Watch 2 only after it is installed on the phone. Smart Watch 2 is the third generation product of Sony Smart Watch, and many applications can be linked with Smart Watch 2. However, most functions are relatively simple. They are similar to SMS reminders, email reminders, picture browsing, etc. Of course, there are some games, but they are limited.
Endurance:
The battery life given by Sony is 7 days for power saving, and 3 to 4 days for common use. I use it as an ordinary watch. There are several notifications and reminders every day, and Bluetooth remains on. On the seventh day of use, there is still 15% power to be charged. It is expected that if it is just an ordinary watch+message reminder, the use limit will be around 9 days. If the screen is turned on more, it needs to be recharged twice a week.
other:
The Bluetooth version of Sony Smart Watch 2 is 3.0, which consumes more power than Bluetooth 4.0. At the same time, to realize seamless notification and reminder, the mobile phone also needs to always open Bluetooth for connection.
The Smart Watch 2 has the three prevention level of IP57, so there is no pressure for swimming and washing hands.
The tape of Smart Watch 2 is easy to absorb dust.
The frame of the Smart Watch 2 is made of metal. I have used it for more than a week, and there have been many scratches.
Summary:
Sony Smart Watch 2 is quite inconspicuous among the so-called smart watches. Smart Watch 2 has lost a lot both in hardware configuration and industrial innovation. Smart Watch 2 is more suitable for matching with large screen phones, such as the 6.44 inch Xperia Z Ultra. In this way, the Smart Watch 2 is the second screen of the phone. It is sufficient to provide email functions such as call display, SMS query, email reminder and time.
Of course, the lack of hardware in Smart Watch 2, such as Bluetooth 3.0, headphone jack, microphone and so on, makes the function of Smart Watch 2 missing. Of course, as far as I have experienced many so-called smart watches, I feel that the Smart Watch 2 targeted at my partner has achieved what I expected.
