Let me start by saying this watch has become my wrist-bound sidekick! The first thing I noticed was how lightweight and comfy it is—I’ve worn it through 10-hour workdays and even forgot it was there. The silicone strap doesn’t irritate my skin like some fitness bands do.

The call feature? Game-changer. When my hands are full grocery shopping, I just raise my wrist to answer calls (though heads up—you’ll look like a secret agent talking to your watch in public). Message notifications from WhatsApp and emails pop up crisply on that vibrant 1.83" screen.

As a data nerd, I’m obsessed with the health tracking. The sleep analysis showed me I was only getting 45 minutes of deep sleep—no wonder I was groggy! Now I’ve adjusted my bedtime routine. The blood oxygen reading during my high-altitude hike matched my friend’s medical pulse oximeter, which impressed me.

For workouts, the swimming mode tracks laps surprisingly well despite pool chlorine baths, and the running mode syncs perfectly with my Spotify playlist controls. Though fair warning—the blood pressure readings can be inconsistent compared to medical devices.

Battery life is stellar: 7 days with always-on heart rate monitoring before needing that satisfying magnetic charger snap. My only gripe? The companion app feels basic compared to Fitbit’s detailed breakdowns.

After two months, this $50 watch has replaced both my fitness band AND smartwatch. For the price? Absolute steal if you want core smart features without paying Apple Watch prices.