Asus ZenWatch review: a sophisticated-looking Android smartwatch

Comfortable, well styled, functional and with a hidden heart rate function this Android Wear watch comes as a surprise

The ZenWatch is one of the most attractive square Android Wear watches on the market. The OLED screen is gently curved with a polished stainless steel body inlaid with a rose gold-coloured inset. A traditional brown leather strap with a locking clasp completes the look.

The classic styling may not suit everyone, but at 75g in weight and 9.4mm thick, the watch is comfortable to wear, does not feel chunky and the 1.63-inch Gorilla Glass 3-covered screen is bright and relatively crisp. It is also water resistant to IP55 standards, which means no swimming, but rain is not a problem.

Pros: comfortable, attractive, normal/replaceable watch strap, heart rate monitor, curved glass

Cons: less than two-day battery life, bundled apps cannot be removed, another charging cradle to lose