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Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£360Screen size:1.28 inchBattery life:1.25 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Technical score

30%

7.2

Review score

Review score 30% · 7.2 · based on 3 written reviews
3 written reviews count as 3 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 62% of smartwatches
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

24%

5.0

Health

21%

8.9

Fitness

16%

6.2

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

8.0

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

6.1

Hardware

â–²Better than 66% of smartwatches
7.2

Review score

Review score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Grades by review (3)
✓ explicit
1

20%

9.0

pocket-lint.com

≈ estimated
1

20%

6.0

wareable.com

estimated from the review
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 76% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

24%

5.0

Health

21%

8.9

Fitness

16%

6.2

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

8.0

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

6.1

Hardware

6.9
Review score
Review score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Grades by review (3)
✓ explicit
1

20%

9.0

pocket-lint.com

≈ estimated
1

20%

6.0

wareable.com

estimated from the review
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

7.5
Brand name
Michael Kors
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 66.8% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
1.25 days
Battery life
1.25 days
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 1.25 days which is shorter than that of 86.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
24 h
Battery life in training mode
24 h
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h in training mode which is longer than 58.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.8% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
24 h
Battery life with GPS on
24 h
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h with GPS on which is longer than 60.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.5% of smartwatches.
Battery power
310 mAh
Battery power
310 mAh
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 310 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 54.3% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.2% of smartwatches.
Charge time
50 min
Charge time
50 min
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 50 min which is faster than 95.3% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 0.4% of smartwatches.
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Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
Nano-SIM
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
?
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.28 inch
Screen size
1.28 inch
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.28 inch which is smaller than the screens of 78.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 5.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
416x 416
Resolution
416x 416
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x416 which is higher than that of 74.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 79.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
500 nits
Display brightness
500 nits
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 500 nits of display brightness, which is lower than that of 70% of smartwatches and equal to that of 15.6% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1 GHz
CPU speed
1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 29.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 31.2% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 GB
â–² Better than 31% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 31.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 45.8% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 8 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 67.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 12.1% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 70 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    50 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (50 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    50 min vs 120 min
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Compatible through third-party apps/workarounds.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Supported via Google Fit or compatible apps.
    100 vs 80
  • 70 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    50 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (50 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    50 min vs 120 min
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 4 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    24 h
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    24 h vs 20 h
  • 4.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    24 h
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    24 h vs 19.25 h
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • 2.6 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    9.00 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (9 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    9.00 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better band material
    Band material
    stainless steel
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    stainless steel vs silicone
  • 134 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (460 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    416 x 416
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x416, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    416x416 vs 352x430
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon Wear 3100
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 3,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • 5.75 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1.25 days
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1.3 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    1.25 days vs 7 days
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 35 g heavier weight
    Weight
    80.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (80 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    80.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Rechargeable battery; chemistry unspecified.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 0.12 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.28 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.28 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 2.77x more expensive
    Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£360 vs £130).
    £360 vs £130
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • 5.75 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1.25 days
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1.3 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    1.25 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Rechargeable battery; chemistry unspecified.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 35 g heavier weight
    Weight
    80.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (80 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    80.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.12 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.28 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.28 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 100 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    500 nits vs 600 nits
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2019
    2019 vs 2021

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Expert reviews

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9.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
10/12/2019
Full review · Wear OS watch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 is a fashion-focused Wear OS watch with a round screen and GPS, best for Michael Kors fans rather than gym workouts.
6.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
02/04/2020
Hands-on test · Wear OS watch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 suits fans of big, showy Wear OS watches, with snappier performance but weak workout tracking.
7.0
stylistme.com
≈ estimated
28/04/2020
Review · Wear OS fashion watch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 is a bold Wear OS watch that suits style-first buyers, but its battery lasts about a day of real use.

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What we like about Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

  • Elegant and luxurious design that mimics a traditional high-end watch
  • Vibrant, high-resolution AMOLED touchscreen with accurate colors
  • Extensive library of exclusive, highly customisable Michael Kors watch faces
  • Smooth performance and snappy interface thanks to 1GB of RAM
  • Built-in speaker allows for taking calls and hearing Google Assistant responses
  • Waterproof design suitable for swimming and showering
  • Fast charging capability, reaching up to 80% battery in about 50 minutes
  • Improved crown accessibility and elimination of the 'flat tire' screen display from previous models

What we don't like about Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

  • Limited functionality when paired with iPhones, such as the inability to reply to texts or answer calls
  • Battery life typically only lasts a single day, requiring nightly charging
  • Large, heavy, and chunky design that may be overwhelming on smaller wrists
  • Frequent Bluetooth connection drops, sometimes requiring a factory reset to reconnect
  • Metal link band is not ideal for intense fitness tracking or gym workouts
  • Heart rate monitor is better for occasional readings than continuous high-intensity training
  • Charging disc magnets can be weak, leading to accidental disconnections during charging
  • Large black bezel around the screen can be noticeable with lighter watch faces

Verdict

The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 is a premium Wear OS smartwatch featuring a 44mm stainless steel case and a 1.28-inch AMOLED display with a 328 ppi resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, equipped with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, and includes a built-in speaker, microphone, NFC for Google Pay, untethered GPS, and a heart rate monitor. Main pros include its luxurious design with customizable MK watch faces, swim-proof water resistance up to 30-50 meters, and improved performance over previous generations; however, cons include a battery life that typically lasts only a single day, occasional Bluetooth connection issues (particularly with iPhones), and a chunky, heavy build that may be unwieldy for smaller wrists or intense fitness activities.

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