Tag Heuer Connected 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2 Compared
Today it is Luxury vs Luxury, in this post we compare Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2. Two of the best luxury smartwatches we have seen in 2018. Great specs, features and top class designs. However we compare their specs and features to find out which is a better choice.
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2 Specs Compared
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Device name | Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 | Montblanc Summit 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Device type | Luxury/classic smartwatch | Luxury/Classic smartwatch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Predessesor | Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 | Montblanc Summit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Released date | January, 2018 | October, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ideal for | Men (also a great choice for women) | Men (also a great choice for women) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DISPLAY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Screen resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Density | 286 ppi | 327 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Input type | Touchscreen plus 1 physical push button | Touchscreen and 3 Physical buttons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-touch | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BODY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shape | Circular | Circular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimension | 41 mm x 41 mm x 13.2 mm | 42 mm x 22 mm x 14.3 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | -- | 62 grams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Casing material | Silver titanium Grade 5 | DLC Stainless Steel, Back casing: Glass & fiberglass resin |
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Strap/band material | Vulcanized rubber/titanium coating (leather also available) | Leather | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bezel Material | Steel | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Band size | 20 mm | 22 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Screen protection | Sapphire crystal glass 2.5mm | Sapphire crystal glass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Water resistant | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Color(s) | Black | Black steel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MEMORY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RAM | 1GB | 1GB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Internal storage | 8GB | 8GB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory card slot | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONNECTIVITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth smart v4.1 LE | Bluetooth smart v4.1 LE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
NFC | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
GPS | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technology | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SIM slot | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Band | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTIFICATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Email alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SMS alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calls alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event reminder | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weather forecast | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Facebook notifacation | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twitter notification | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whatsapp notification | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FITNESS TRACKING | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sleep tracking | -- | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heart rate monitoring | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance covered | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Steps climbed | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calories burnt | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calories Consumption | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MEDIA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Radio | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loudspeaker | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Microphone | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Camera | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SENSORS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Magnetometer | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heart rate monitor (HRM) | None | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barometer | -- | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ambient light | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLATFORM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating system (OS) | Wear OS 2.0 (upgradeable to 2.1) | Wear OS 2.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chipset | Intel Atom Z3460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CPU | 1.6GHz dual-core | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
GPU | PowerVR G6430 | Adreno 304 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battery capacity | 345mAh | 340mAh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battery life | Standby :2-5 days + , Mixed usage: 1 day+ | Standby: 4-5 days, Mixed usage: ~24 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charging | Magnetic charging disc | Magnetic charging cradle via USB cable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MISC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payment system | Google pay | Google pay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compatibility | Android 4.3 or later. iOS 9.0 or later. | Android 4.4 or later. iOS 9.3 or later. |
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Companion app | Tag Heuer connected app | Montblanc Timeshifter app | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interchangeable band | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Voice command | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BOX CONTENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 | Montblanc Summit 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Straps | Straps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Magnetic Charging cradle | Magnetic charging cradle and USB cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
User starter guild | User starter guild |
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What are The Differences?
- Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2: Design
- Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2: Fitness Tracking Features
- Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2: Battery Life
- Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2: Platform/OS
- Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2: Price Compared
These two luxury smartwatches both have really spectacular designs that looks both sophisticated and elegant. However, looking at the Tag Heuer connected 41, it looks more sophisticated, sleek and fascinating. It has an engraved Arabic numeral up to 60minutes on the stainless steel bezel which gives it a more outstanding design than Montblanc summit 2. The Tag Heuer connected 41 with 13.2mm thickness size is slimmer than Summit 2 which is 14.3mm thick and also has a bigger case size measuring 42mm.
While the Connected 41 has just one single push button, Montblanc Summit 2 has three buttons, two push buttons and a digital crown button making the interface much easier to navigate. Though, we couldn’t ascertain the actual weight of the Connected 41 as of time of writing this post, but it should be actually lighter in weight. It has a body made of grade 5 silver titanium while Montblanc Summit 2 has a DLC stainless steel case and all fiber glass back.
Over all, Tag heuer conneceted 41 has a much better design.
The Tag Heuer Connected 41 is not a perfect choice for fitness tracking considering that it lacks a heart rate monitor. However the Montblanc Summit 2 with all the standard sensors built-in, HRM inclusive is a much more better choice for a complete fitness tracking experience.
Any of these two smartwatches will let you go a full day on a single charge which is still within industry average of 1-2 days. However, Montblanc Summit 2 with Snapdragon 3100, a relatively new chip released by Qualcomm which promises a longer battery life seems to have a slight edge.
Both of these two watches run on Wear OS, however they are powered by different chip. Montblanc Summit 2 has inside the Snapdragon 3100 chip which promises a longer battery life and more accurate fitness tracking readings. The Montblanc Summit 2 is one of the first to run this chip. On the other hand Tag Heuer is powered by a newer version of Intel that increases the efficiency of the device greatly. Although, there is no standard way to say which chip is better. However, overall these two are powered by advanced chipsets.
Lets reemphasize that these two smartwatches are luxury smartwatches. It is not for everyone, alright. So if you have to buy any of these, then you will be ready to spend at least a $1000 or more. That said, the Montblanc summit 2 costs about $1000 while Tag Heuer connected 41 costs quiet more about $1400 or more depending on the material.
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 vs Montblanc Summit 2: Which is Better?
Any of these smartwatches will serve perfectly fine. However, if you are after a more complete smartwatch then Montblanc Summit 2 will be a perfect choice. It has more features that lets you track a whole lot of fitness activities considering that it has automatic heart rate sensor which Tag Heuer connected 41 lacks.
However, Tag heuer Connected 41 is a better choice based on better design. It has a more sophisticated design, so you can be sure to get that much needed prestige. It is the perfect choice for a luxury smartwatch.
Our Pick
We choose Montblanc Summit 2 , its gives better value for money, it’s a better choice for a complete fitness tracking experience, has an elegant design and cost far less than Tag Heuer Connected 41.