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OnePlus’ debut smartwatch stands out for its fast charging, but its actual software and functions are outdated and unintuitive. Plus, it’s only available in one size and if you prefer smaller watches you won’t like the OnePlus Watch’s 46mm case.
OnePlus’ debut smartwatch feels unfinished and backward.
Cherlynn LowApril 13, 2021
Pros
- Fast recharge speed
- Long-lasting battery
- Crisp display
- Affordable price
Cons
- One size only
- Unintuitive app design
- Outdated features
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- 45AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsPC Mag50A first-generation smartwatch that acts like oneThe OnePlus Watch offers an excellent touch screen and some nice health and lifestyle features, but is held back by a lack of third-party app support, GPS issues, and a bulky design.Wired30Inconsistent tracking is just about the worst problem for a fitness trackerDie-hard OnePlus fan? I still say wait for the OnePlus Watch 2. Hopefully, it can regain my trust.Gizmodo20This Is the Worst Smartwatch I've Ever UsedI was intrigued by the OnePlus Watch’s affordable price and battery claims. But I can’t in good conscience recommend that anyone buy this watch until OnePlus fixes the software. And even then, I’m not optimistic based on how OnePlus handled this launch.CNET60It sounded too good to be true, because it wasThe OnePlus Watch is the company's first smartwatch so I expect it to get better with time. If you're already in the OnePlus ecosystem, the price alone should be reason enough to consider it, once the company has had more time to iron out the kinks. While it does most of what it promises on paper, it was particularly buggy at launch. The good news is that this may improve as OnePlus fixes its syncing and software issues with subsequent app updates. But the inconsistencies in metrics like heart rate tracking during a workout and high heart rate alerts may be harder to fix, and I still wouldn't rely on this as a serious sports watch.Android Authority60Bringing a knife to a gunfightThe OnePlus Watch is the company's second effort to break into the wearables space, yet it's not quite coming in guns ablaze. The core hardware feature set is perfectly capable, though the abundant competition offering much of the same for less.Even as a fitness wearable, the lackluster OnePlus Health app just doesn't offer enough flexibility or integration to make the Watch a compelling alternative. While OnePlus has done justice to the hardware, it's missed the mark on the software front.The Verge50BIG, BASIC, AND BORINGIn that framing, the OnePlus Watch isn’t really a smartwatch and based on my experience, it isn’t a great fitness tracker either. Instead, it’s just a clever watch, and it can be useful if your expectations of it are low. But if a smartwatch is going to take up real estate on my wrist, it has to be more useful than the OnePlus Watch.
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