Asus ZenWatch price slashed on Google Play

The Asus ZenWatch gets a price slash on Google Play. After a price drop of $70, the wearable is now available at $129 (Rs 8210).

The ZenWatch is the predecessor of the ZenWatch 2 launched earlier this year. However, the new price tag definitely makes it worth looking at. Powered by Android Wear, it features the especially crafted ZenUI. The ZenWatch recently got the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update too.

The Asus ZenWatch features a soft touch stitched-leather strap and a curved display to give off a 2.5D effect. In terms of specs, the ZenWatch has a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC coupled with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a 1.4Wh battery, Bluetooth 4.0 , a microphone and a bio sensor to monitor heart rate plus other activity. The IP55 rating ensures you can use the ZenWatch in a shower or when it’s raining.

Asus has also added a bunch of customised apps related to health, security and photography. The ZenUI Wellness app will be the fitness hub powered by the various sensors of the watch. The companion Asus ZenUI Wellness app lets users monitor and track a range of wellness statistics including steps taken, calories burned, activity duration, heart rate, exercise intensity and relaxation level.

The company also announced the   ZenWatch 2 at Computex 2015 along side the Zen Watch Selfie.