The OnePlus Watch delivers excellent battery life and a sleek design at a budget-friendly price, making it a compelling alternative to premium smartwatches. However, it suffers from a limited app ecosystem, occasional software glitches, and lack of iOS support at launch.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Solid hardware build quality
- IP68 water resistance for showering
- Affordable price point
- Swappable 22-mm straps
- AMOLED touchscreen display
- Week-long battery life
Points of Contention
- Inaccurate heart rate tracking
- Inconsistent step count data
- Buggy notification synchronization
- Single large 46mm size
- No facility to add apps
- Software glitches present
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics“The OnePlus Watch has all the looks of a modern smartwatch, but as I’ve learned wearing it on my wrist day and night, it doesn’t have all the smarts.”
“There's nothing the OnePlus Watch does better than its peers, so stick to the Garmins and Fitbits for now, and let OnePlus go back to the drawing board.”
