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OnePlus Watch 2 vs OnePlus Watch 2R

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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OnePlus Watch 2

OnePlus Watch 2

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS.
KSh 29,500In Stock
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OnePlus Watch 2R

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 1.43-inch OLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor and 500 mAh battery, the OnePlus Watch 2R is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the OnePlus Watch 2 has a sturdier stainless steel build with a glass back.

Portability

OnePlus Watch 2
80 g
OnePlus Watch 2R
59 g

Peak brightness

OnePlus Watch 2
600 nits default maximum
OnePlus Watch 2R
600 nits default maximum, 1,000 nits high-brightness mode

Durability / certifications

OnePlus Watch 2
MIL-STD-810H
OnePlus Watch 2R
IP68-rated dust and water resistance

Case material

OnePlus Watch 2
Stainless steel
OnePlus Watch 2R
Aluminum alloy

Release status

OnePlus Watch 2
Available. Released 2024, March 05
OnePlus Watch 2R
Available. Released 2024, July 16

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Watch 2

  • Stainless steel case and glass back (vs aluminium case and plastic back).

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Brighter display: up to 1,000 nits (vs 600).
  • Lighter: 59 g (vs 80 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 28,500 (vs KSh 29,500).

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PriorityOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Battery life500 mAh battery500 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
Memory2 GB RAM2 GB RAM
SoftwareWear OS 4Wear OS 4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Display1.43-inch AMOLED1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protection2.5D sapphire crystal2D glass
Display features1000 nits (HBM)1000 nits (HBM)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivityNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 BLEBluetooth 5.0 BLE
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency L1 + L5; GPS; BeiDou; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSSDual-frequency L1 + L5; GPS; BeiDou; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
ModelOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Announced2024, February 262024, July 16
Dimensions47.0 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; 13.65 mm including PPG sensor47.6 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; 13.65 mm including PPG sensor
WeightApproximately 49 g without strap; 80 g with strapApproximately 37 g without strap; 59 g with strap
Build materialsStainless steel; PC and glass-fibre backAluminum-alloy case; plastic back
Wrist size140–210 mm140–210 mm
Strap / bandFluororubber; stainless-steel buckleSilicone; stainless-steel buckle
Controls / buttonsTwo side buttons and touchscreenTwo side buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCUQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage32 GB32 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4; RTOSWear OS 4; RTOS
CPU—Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU—Adreno 702

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphoneBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; optical blood-oxygen sensor; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; barometerAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; optical blood-oxygen sensor; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; barometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂ spot checks and all-day monitoring; stress; breathing exercisesHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂ spot checks and all-day monitoring; stress; breathing exercises
Sleep trackingDeep, light and REM sleep; awake time; sleep score; breathing rate; SpO₂; snoring-risk assessmentDeep, light and REM sleep; awake time; sleep score; breathing rate; SpO₂; snoring-risk assessment
Sports / workout modes100+ sports modes100+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresAerobic training effect; cardiorespiratory capacity; recovery time; heart-rate recovery; running form; track runningAerobic training effect; cardiorespiratory capacity; recovery time; heart-rate recovery; running form; track running

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Battery capacity500 mAh500 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 100 hours smart mode; 48 hours heavy use; 12 days power saverUp to 100 hours smart mode; 48 hours heavy use; 12 days power saver
ChargingCharging base with USB-C cableCharging base with USB-C cable
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HIP68-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; GMS 23.45.23 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; GMS 23.45.23 or later
Companion appOHealthOHealth
ColorsBlack Steel; Radiant SteelForest Green; Gunmetal Gray

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Case materialStainless steelAluminum alloy
Pixels per inch326 ppi326 ppi
Peak brightness600 nits default maximum600 nits default maximum; 1,000 nits high-brightness mode
Charging time60 minutes to 100%; 10 minutes for 24 hours of use60 minutes to 100%; 10 minutes for 24 hours of use
Packing listWatch; charging base; strap; USB-C cable; safety guide; quick start guideWatch; charging base; strap; USB-C cable; safety guide; quick start guide
Smart recognitionRunning; walking; cycling; swimming; rowing machine; ellipticalRunning; walking; cycling; swimming; rowing machine; elliptical
Third-party fitness appsWear OS apps; Google apps; Google Health Connect; StravaWear OS apps; Google apps; Google Health Connect; Strava
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, March 05Available. Released 2024, July 16
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
Network speedNo—
RTOS storage4 GB eMMC4 GB eMMC

Similarities

  • Both have 500 mAh batteries.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Watch 2R is the better buy; the OnePlus Watch 2 makes sense if you want a sturdier stainless steel build with a glass back.

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