After testing the Parsonver Smart Watch for weeks, I'm genuinely impressed by its value-for-money proposition. The 5ATM waterproofing held up perfectly during pool laps, automatically detecting my freestyle strokes and SWOLF score—something I'd only seen in premium watches before.

The 1.8" HD touchscreen is vibrant (though occasionally unresponsive), and I loved cycling through the 97 watch faces—way more than my old Fitbit. Battery life consistently lasted me 6 days with moderate GPS use, though don't expect the advertised 14 days.

Where it shines: Notifications from WhatsApp/Instagram vibrated reliably during workouts, and the SpO2 sensor matched my pulse oximeter readings. The silicone band did irritate my wrist after marathon coding sessions though—I swapped it for a nylon one immediately.

Major pain point: Workout tracking glitches when the screen sleeps. My 90-minute yoga session registered as 47 minutes once. Also, iPhone users beware—some text features are Android-only.

For $30? Absolute steal if you prioritize swim tracking over perfect accuracy. Just temper expectations on fitness metrics and prepare for occasional touchscreen tantrums.