Smartwatch Review: A Week Without Charging

Smartwatch Review: A Week Without Charging

Most smartwatches need a charger every night. This one promises a full week, so we wore it for seven days straight to see whether the claim holds up.

Key takeaways

  • With the always-on screen off and notifications on, we reached day seven with 9 percent left.
  • Heart rate and sleep tracking matched a chest strap and a sleep app closely.
  • If you hate daily charging and do not need a full app store on your wrist, this is the easiest recommendation in its price range.

Battery life in practice

With the always-on screen off and notifications on, we reached day seven with 9 percent left. Turning on GPS workouts every day brought that down to about five days.

Health tracking

Heart rate and sleep tracking matched a chest strap and a sleep app closely. Blood oxygen readings were less consistent, as with most watches.

Who should buy it

If you hate daily charging and do not need a full app store on your wrist, this is the easiest recommendation in its price range.

Pros

  • Seven days of battery life
  • Accurate heart rate and sleep tracking
  • Light and comfortable

Cons

  • Small app selection
  • Blood oxygen readings vary