The OnePlus Watch 2 stands out for two key reasons. First, it represents a significant leap forward from the underwhelming original, earning an impressive 4.5 stars in our review and even surpassing the Ticwatch Pro 5 on our list of top smartwatches.
Second, its innovative use of dual operating systems enables it to achieve something no other Wear OS watch – or even the Apple Watch – has managed before: 100 hours of battery life in smartwatch mode.
This impressive longevity is possible thanks to a lightweight RTOS system running on the energy-efficient BES2700BP chip. When full Wear OS functionality is required, the more power-hungry Snapdragon W5 takes over, ensuring the device only uses the more demanding chip when necessary. It’s a clever design and the most impressive smartwatch innovation of the year so far.
