Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS Smart Watch Men's Wear OS Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 Platform Health Fitness Monitor 3-45 Days Battery Life NFC Heart Rate Sleep Tracking IP68 Waterproof

I’ve owned this watch for 14 days and have enjoyed using this watch all around. It is a very feature rich device and finally a Wear OS that utilizes more modern hardware, is very easy to use, and is priced very nicely. I'm very pleased with the overall performance of this device! I've owned the Sony Smartwatch 3, LG Watch Sport, Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 4G and now the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3. Of each of these watches, the TicWatch Pro 3 wins the prize for GPS connection speed (and maintaining a connection) and accuracy. Now, since this is not a Garmin tracker watch (I've owned a basic one of those too), the accuracy won't be close to comparison because Garmin's primary purpose is GPS tracking. So, of all the smartwatches I’ve owned, this one is also the best for GPS run tracking. It really wins the prize for just about everything else as you'll soon read... I'll get the deltas (or the stuff I thought could be improved) out of the way first. 1) Like the Pro 4G, and maybe this is an industry standard going forward, a charger plug would be great to have rather than guessing if the charger I have laying around the house is suitable and won't blow the watch up if it is left plugged in too long. I get that different countries have different plug configurations and for cost consideration, they don't include one. It's just a drag. 2) The "rubbery" finish of the band seems to be prone to scuffs. The band itself looks great and the scuffing is only visible if you specifically look for it. It is replaceable with a 22mm band of my choosing which is a great plus. 3) I see the blood oxygen sensor is a "bell and whistle" that may be a response to a certain fruity watch including it on their latest watch offering. (The Apple commercial for it even has people in space saying it has a blood oxygen sensor! How many of us are in that situation??) I really don't see the need for it. Maybe the uber athlete has some use for it or those really concerned about COVID... but the average user to me would have little use for it. 4) This is not a knock on the watch or its software.. but a huge negative on Google as Google Play Music no longer is compatible with Wear OS… as it is being moved to the Google cellar of has-been software. What has replaced it in the google-sphere is Youtube Music… but there is no Youtube Music app yet. So, my youtube music subscription is useless for this AND I can’t listen to music without my phone attached to me and use all the extra storage space given to me on this watch. Shame shame google! 5) I'm not happy with the new charger. Wireless would be great, but I think the charger that came with the Pro 4G was better than this one. It comes with a USB-A on one end with a proprietary connector on the other end that magnetically connects to the watch via some pins on the watch. This connection comes off easily if you pick up the watch while it is charging. The charger on the pro 4G was kinda like a case that the whole watch body fit into. That design seems more robust than this one. See the pics. The large rounded one is the Pro 4G charger and the smaller one is the Pro 3 charger. The Awesomes and Exceptionals! 1) I love that it is lighter, thinner and less intrusive on my wrist compared to the Pro 4G. It is very welcome and comfortable. 2) GPS! GPS! GPS! I use the GNSS app to test this feature and compared to all the previous watches I've used, this one connects the fastest, is the most accurate, and stays connected during my runs. I ran with both the TicWatch 3 and the Pro 4G (without assist from the cellular signal). The Pro 4G lost connection soon after it connected and drained the battery about 20% trying to connect again. The TicWatch Pro 3 stayed connected and only sipped about 2% from the battery during my 1.5 mile run. I used the TicExercise app (that connects directly to Strava btw.. another huge PLUS) to track the run on both watches. The GPS tracking on the Pro3 was right on while the Pro 4G... because it lost connection was way off. See my video of the GPS connection speed on GNSS. 3) Battery Life. Compared to early Wear OS watches, the battery life of this watch is phenomenal.. thanks to the LCD screen that is on all the time and the new processor that is said to be more efficient. I have Wifi, 24 hour pulse tracking, BT, tilt to wake, touch to wake, auto detection of activities enabled. I once had the blood oxygen sensor enabled for all day recording but didn't really see the need for it. What I've found over the last several days is that I can get 2.5 days battery life. I don't plan on testing the "essential mode" battery life.. although my experience with the Pro 4G is that it is phenomenal in that mode. 4) Software. I love the two rows of apps on the app drawer. That is a new thing compared to the Pro 4G. The selection of apps overall is very good for Wear OS. TicZen-- this is a stress measurement app that can be set to automatically measure stress levels throughout the days and alerts you when your stress is too high… which then sends you to… TicBreathe-- an app that helps reduce stress with measured breathing exercises. Quite helpful! TicSleep-- this app uses all the sensors that you let it use to measure things like sleep efficiency, time in each sleep stage, blood oxygen level during sleep (I guess this is useful to see if you stop breathing during sleep… some people do this I hear), pulse during sleep, etc. All the info is then transferred (with your permission, of course), to your mobvoi account and displayed on the Mobvoi app on your phone where you can look at your sleeping history. TicExercise-- I believe this is the bread and butter of this watch capability… With TicMotion turned on, the watch can detect what kind of exercise you’re doing and start tracking it. I had this on when my son started a tag game in the house. It sensed I was running around the house and started tracking…. and then transferred the activity to Strava. During a road run, time, distance, pulse, calories, speed, pace, # of steps, altitude change, and of course GPS data are tracked. The different exercises available to be tracked are walking, running, swimming, rowing, elliptical, trail running, hiking, and yoga. TicHearing--it records the decibel level of the noise around you. This is probably used in the ticZen app as well. VoiceMemo-- This is a handy recording app. It transfers the memo to your phone and provides a transcript of the recording at your request. It doesn’t transcribe automatically.. you have to push a button to make that happen. My test transcription was right on. 4) Watch faces. There are MANY MANY to choose from that are free. And there are MANY MANY MANY more to choose from if you want to pay for them. Some pay watch faces were designed by Mobvoi specifically for the Ticwatches. 5) Phone calls on the watch- When it is connected via Blue Tooth to your phone, you can answer calls while speaking into the watch and hearing the caller on it. Very nice to not have to reach for my phone. The normal notifications and ability to accept or reject calls via the phone work flawlessly. 6) Customer Service... this isn't part of the watch itself but it helps to know that an email to customer service is responded to in a very timely manner. This is my experience anyways. They are very responsive.

I’ve upgraded from the Ticwatch Pro 2020 (TWP2020) which I have thoroughly enjoyed since I purchased one a few months back. I was very happy with the TWP2020, but when I heard that the TWP3 would be introducing the 4100 chipset, a larger battery with a 3 day extended battery life, and a backlit LCD screen (a feature which I really wish they had on the TWP2020), I had to jump on getting a new one. Increased battery capacity - I’ve spent the past week wearing this watch on at all times and only taking it off when it required charging. I spent the first 48 hours monitoring how the battery would last and I’d have to say their claim of 3 days of battery life held true. I have the watch using all the health apps and keep the watch on at night to monitor my sleep duration. After spending 72 hours with the watch, I finally charged the watch so that I could go through the next cycle. It’s quite nice not having to worry about waking up to a dead watch or having to charge it nightly. One thing that I have been doing is putting the watch on ‘Essential Mode’ before sleeping, which increases the Watch Idle time, but still tracks my sleep. Health tracking – I’ve primarily been using the new TWP3 to monitor my sleep duration, and it’s been interesting to see the quality of sleep I’ve been getting (good or bad). I have also been using TicPulse and TicOxygen, though I’ve never used a SpO2 sensor before, and it’s been kind of nice just to monitor my overall health throughout the day. If you’re not happy with any of the TicHealth-related fitness tracking applications they provide, you can always switch to Google’s suite of applications. 4100 Chipset – The performance of the watch has been great. The TWP2020 was a step in the right direction with the increased ram, but with the increased ram + the new chipset, the performance has been buttery smooth. Even the boot time for the new watch has improved. Aesthetics / Overall Quality – The TWP3 is sleeker and better looking when compared to the TWP2020. One note I will say is that the TWP3 is slimmer and lighter, but I actually really liked how the TWP2020 was in terms of overall size (I may be the only one who feels this way), and also the weight. I actually really liked how heavy the TWP2020 was because the weight made it feel more durable. But the TWP3 has been very easy to wear, and while the overall size isn’t all that much different, it does look much nicer. Though I will feel sad when I get rid of my TWP2020 because I’ve enjoyed it so much over the past couple of months. I do like the new silicone band the TWP3 does come with, but as many others do the same, I have several 22mm bands which I change out from time to time. The first week, I stuck with the TWP3 stock watch band, but on my second week, I switched to the hybrid strap the TWP2020 came with (I ordered 2 hybrid straps because I liked them so much with the TWP2020). The TWP3 display does have a slight display bezel around the screen (between the display and the physical watch bezel). The TWP2020 does not have a display bezel which made it look very clean, but for the TWP3 it does not bother me as much (as it does not outweigh the new upgrades). I just hope that they will get rid of the display bezel for the next iteration. Overall – I love it. I originally stopped wearing smart watches because I felt put off at the fact that I had to charge them nightly. But I’m really digging the fact that the TWP3 can last 3 days without a charge (up to 45 days if just using the Essential Mode). I do wish we could have some flexibility in customizing what gets shown on the LCD screen, but hopefully this comes in a future model. For now – I am very very happy with my TWP3!

This is my fourth Ticwatch and I'm happy to say, they keep finding ways to improve it. Coming from the Ticwatch 4G from 2019, this one is still quite an upgrade. Here's why: -battery life - Not only is there a bigger battery included, there's also a new processor that is more battery efficient. I'm easily able to get 2 days battery life with my normal use. But wait, there's more. If you use the mode where you have to touch the screen to wake the AMOLED, you get even more battery life(up to 4 days in my case). What this means is when you lift your watch to see the time, the screen stays on the low power LCD with a glowing backlight so you can see it at night. If you get a notification buzz and lift your wrist within a few seconds, it activates the AMOLED like normal. To me, this is much more practical as I rarely use my smartwatch apps and only lift my wrist to see the notification or tell the time. -Weight and size - I've tolerated the size of the Ticwatch Pro for the past two years. It's always been a little thick though, and my previous watch was the Samsung Galaxy Frontier S3, which in my eyes was the perfect size to fit under my long sleeve cuff. This Ticwatch is significantly thinner though and fits just as good as my old Samsung did. What's crazy is it still looks the same as the previous design too. The weight is also noticeably less, which is also a good thing. On paper it's 11g lighter, but some of the weight difference is in the wristband too. -Android wear - I've always struggled with Android wear because it just plain runs like crap. But with this new processor, it's SO MUCH BETTER. Far less lag than before, so I'm a lot less frustrated when trying to get my music going while GPS is tracking a run. Screen - The always on screen has more on it this time and looks slightly more professional. Slightly... The rearrangement of the date and making the battery life more subtle were nice touches. Here's what I didn't like and why I docked a star: - the charger - If you've owned previous Ticwatches, you've probably had the magnetic dock, which has pins that interface on the back of your watch. This time, the dock is replaced with a small magnetic dongle. The problem is, it's too freaking small and is susceptible to being knocked out of place. I find myself spending a good 30 seconds just making sure it's connected properly, only to find that the connection fails the second I place it on the table. I've also tried connecting it with the watch face down, which seems to work better, but is problematic in order to see if the watch is actually charging(impossible while face down). What ultimately worked was 3D Printing a dock of my own. It's on Thingiverse if anyone else has this problem. I've had trouble with the docks in the past watches, but this is a step backwards for the Ticwatch. They really need to step it up with this on the next version and maybe consider wireless charging. -The LCD screen - Minor complaint but the LCD screen is oh so slightly darker than the previous versions. The result is slightly worse contrast which makes it a little more difficult to read in a darker room. The backlight makes up for it, especially in completely dark rooms where it was always impossible to read the time, so there's at least that. In the day time, you won't know the difference though. -the wristband - It looks great, but the wristband just feels cheap to me. It's probably because it weights almost nothing. I think it'll last a while but only time will tell. Very minor complaint though, because it still looks better than the last one. I miss the leather/rubber combo look though(I think that was two versions ago). Complaints aside, this is still the best Ticwatch. In the future, I hope they improve the charger. I would also like to see a 4G version launch alongside the non-4G version so I can make a choice without wondering if the other version is coming(customer service refuses to tell me if there's a 4G version of this hardware specs coming). If they leave everything else alone, I'll be perfectly happy to keep upgrading in the future.

This watch is a significant upgrade from the last (Ticwatch Pro 2020) version. The main upgrade is of course, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 chip. In fact, I think this is the first watch to use this new chip and it speeds up the navigation as well as the battery life from the previous version. The memory is also updated to 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM, the latter allowing more storage for many more watch faces or even audio files. The immediate difference I noticed is how comparatively slim the watch now appears compared to the 2020 version (although it’s only 0.4 mm slimmer). The watch bezel is also less thick giving a more up-market look. The watch maintains (and improves on) the ‘duel screen’ mode from the other versions. This is one of the main unique aspects of the Ticwatch Pro line. I like you have an automatic ‘always on’ option that does not burn through the battery. In fact, using the ‘essential’ mode you can get up to 45 days of continuous use. The regular ‘smart’ mode AMOLED hi-res screen (which most people will be using on a regular basis) is projected to last 3 days. I’ve only had the watch less than a week, and so far, I can reach 2 days of use, but I’ve been constantly downloading new watch faces, checking out all the apps and generally using the watch non-stop. Once the novelty wears off and I’m using the watch in a ‘normal’ way, I hope to hit that 3-day mark. Everything I’ve tried is working as expected. The only minor issue I’ve noticed is that the ‘Hey Google’ does not seem to function, although Google assistant works fine by simply swiping left from the main screen. You can ask questions verbally and get instant replies via the watch’s speaker. The ‘Hey Google’ issue may be an issue with the Wear OS rather than the watch itself and this feature will hopefully work once the new Wear OS is released later this fall. The new Wear OS will increase speed and battery life even further as it’s gradually released during 2020 (it specifically supports the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip-set). The Ticwatch Pro 3 will definitely get this update. There are a ton of new and updated features on the watch itself including: TicHealth – a summary of all heath metrics: heart, stress levels, steps, calories etc. TicZen – monitors stress level using heart rate variability (HRV). TicBreathe - tracks heart rate and helps you relax with breath training sessions. TicSleep - a comprehensive sleep tracking app that seems to be pretty accurate. Includes deep sleep, light sleep and REM. TicHearing – which measures the environmental noise level up to 120 dB. You can also use the equivalent apps from Google Fit if you prefer. They are pre-loaded on the watch in addition to the native Mobvoi apps mentioned above. Also new to the watch are the Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) sensors which record the SpO2 every hour both day and night. This can be useful for detecting sleep apnea and even possibly COVID-19. It also has NFC for Google Pay. I’ve not had a chance to test this yet, but I have credit cards loaded and ready to go. I've seen video reviews that say the sensors are accurate compared to 'medical' grade devices. This is for heartbeat and SpO2 readings and the step counting is thought to be accurate as well. The GPS connects with 5 different satellite system including GPS (US), BEIDOU (China), GALILEO (EU), GLONASS (Russia) and QZSS(Japan). The watch connects almost instantly when you start activity tracking outdoors. The watch is also rated at IP68 and can be used for tracking your swimming. It also has a barometer if you’re into climbing or even just hitting the trails. I’m sure there are other features that I’ve missed, but so far, I’m really happy with this watch! I’ll update if there are any changes, especially after the new Wear OS is rolled out.

Today was an exciting day! For months I've been considering purchasing a smart watch. I've watched and read so many reviews. The watch that seemed to constantly impress me from the reviews was the TicWatch Pro 3. It seemed to have everything going for it. The fastest chip set on the market, the Snapdragon 4100. The largest battery on the market and the amazing duel layer display! All of these features made for a smoother UI and a longer battery life. I just wanted to be sure it was worth the $299 investment. Was it an item that would add convenience to my life. Well. This morning my decision became easier. I went on Amazon to look at the watch again and low and behold, it was on sale for $239! To sweeten the deal it said it would arrive between 10am - 3pm! I placed my order around 9am this morning, and received the watch at around 12:30pm! I was so exited! I was now the proud owner of one of the greatest smart watches on the planet! I immediately set it up, connecting it the the Wear OS and Mobvoi apps. Everything seemed to be working great. The magical secondary LCD looked amazing! Fast forward about 2 hours later... I was out at the store with my daughter. I had been talking about how nice this watch was and how it has so many stellar reviews. I looked down to check the time... The secondary LCD was not displaying numbers correctly. It was 2:16pm, but on the display it read "02 6". The 1 was nowhere to be seen! As the minutes advanced I noticed other numbers only partially displayed. The LCD was failing! I had only just received it 2 hours before! Like seriously! HOW?!?! When I got home, I immediately started searching online to see if this was an issue others were experiencing. I quickly discovered I was not alone. Many people were having issues with the display. I discovered that this was only one of several major issues that people were having with this watch. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed with this whole situation. I was so excited to finally buy it! On paper it seemed like it was an amazing product! It is now going on 9pm, July 5th. I've owned the watch for a little over 8 hours. I've already started the return process. All I need to do is take it to my local Kohls, show then my scan code and let them ship it back for a full refund. Thankfully I purchased it on Amazon! They have a great return policy. I've read that people who purchased directly from Mobvoi have a tougher time. See my photo for a perfect example of an imperfect display. The time should read "09 10"... Where did the 1 go? Other numbers in that part of the display are only partially displayed. DEFECTIVE! Save yourself the technological heartbreak and steer clear of this watch. I know it looks tempting, but trust me. Looks and reviews can be deceiving.

I love this watch. I’ve been wearing it for about a month now and have given it a run through the paces. I love the design and feel, it hits the sweet spot between a dress watch and a sports watch. The best thing is the battery life. Incredible. It has two screens, a colorful AMOLED screen that is great for indoors, and an FSTN black and white screen which is perfect for use in bright sunlight. Smartwatch performance is fast and smooth with great hardware specs. I paired it with a pair of TicPod ANC earphones and the music playback in fantastic. I had an issue with my original charging cable and the MobVoi customer service was very helpful and responsive. Like all great products there are always areas for improvement – read down to the end of this review for those. Polished look and feel The TicWatch Pro 3 looks good and feels good. It’s thinner and lighter than the Garmin Fenix series or the TicWatch Pro 4G (I have both), and at 12mm thick it will fit nicely under the cuffs of a long sleeve shirt or a cool weather jacket with elasticized wrists, just like a dress watch. The screen is big – 48mm across -- but very light, which makes all the difference. It comes with a decent 22mm quick release watch band made of silicone. The band looks like leather and feels good against the skin. It has been great for summertime wear on the beach, but I’ll probably swap it out for a leather band this winter, or for going out, if restaurants ever open back up. The TicWatch Pro 3 – like its predecessors -- sports a unique double screen – a pretty bright color AMOLED screen which is great for indoors or cloudy days, and a more austere black and white FSTN/LCD screen which is great for reading your workout stats on bright sunlight (see my pics). A welcome new feature is the backlight on the FSTN screen which activates when you turn up your wrist to look at the watch. Very nice. To switch to the AMOLED I just tap the screen or press one of the buttons. (You can also set the AMOLED screen to always on, or to turn on with a wrist turn, but I prefer my current set up.) Excellent Smart Watch Performance There are plenty of performance reviews out there about this watch because it has made quite a splash with the new QUALCOMM 4100 chipset, a full gigabyte of RAM and 8 gigabytes of storage. The memory and chipset boosts are huge upgrades. Suffice it to say the smart watch features are all very fast and very smooth as you would expect with these specs. I love the new layout of Android Wear apps on the screen, 2x2 instead of one at a time. There are plenty of cool features under the hood as well: The TicWatch Pro 3 has a microphone and speaker so you can take take calls on the phone like Dick Tracy, play music on the watch if you don’t have headphones, receive and respond to texts, and get notifications for your emails and messaging apps on your phone. Or talk to “OK Google.” I did not use the NFC or google pay features, but it has that too. The media features are excellent – 8 GB is more than enough for a decent music library. I connected the TicWatch Pro 3 with a pair of high end bluetooth earphones (the TicPod ANC’s) and the sound was incredible. However, with the disappearance of Google Play, there is no easy way to transfer music from your phone to any Android watch, including this one. I tried a couple of third party apps available in the Play Store and found NavExplore and NavMusic to be not perfect but good enough. I’d like to see MobVoi build a TicWatch app with file transfer and music playback functionality. Strong Fitness Features The watch comes loaded with the Google suite of fitness apps (Fit Breathe, Fit Goals, Fit Heart Rate, Fit Workout) and an extensive Mobvoi suite as well (Tic Health, Tic Exercise, Tic Pulse, Tic Sleep, Tic Breathe, Tic Zen, Tic Oxygen, Tic Hearing). After trying both, I actually prefer the Mobvoi Tic Exercise app to the Google Fit Workout app. The AMOLED display on the Mobvoi apps is more attractive and useful than the display of the Google app, and the Mobvoi app works on the FSTN display which is perfect in bright sunlight. For some reason third party apps – including Google Fit Workout -- do not display on the FSTN screen, which is a shortcoming. The built-in GPS locks on to satellites quickly, so no waiting around before you start your workout. The built-in optical heart rate monitor is accurate and gives me about the same readings as my Garmin Fenix with a chest strap. Unfortunately the TicFitness apps do not support connection to a blue-tooth chest strap heart rate monitor, which is what I prefer for cycling or rowing. In theory Google Fit Workout does support a bluetooth HRM, but my experience on the TicWatch Pro 3 with a Garmin dual BT HRM strap was disappointing – Google Fit kept losing the bluetooth connection to the chest strap. I suspect it's the apps fault as I had better -- but still spotty results -- with a third party app (Adidas Runtastic). I'll keep looking for a good app for connecting a BT HRM to the TicWatch and will update when I find it. For syncing your workouts you can upload to all the usual third party fitness apps (Strava, IConnect, etc.), and they work well. When using the Tic Exercise app the FSTN data display is easy to read in bright sunlight, and provides all the data you could need, but the layout of the data on the screen is not user configurable, so you get a big read out of your workout’s duration, but you literally have to read the fine print on the watch screen to see your heart rate, pace, distance traveled, etc. It would be nice if the FSTN display played nicely with third party apps, and allowed users to configure what data fields appear where on the screen, like on a Garmin watch. The TicWatch Pro 3 like its predecessor is IP68 water resistant so it can handle rain or sweat no problem. Incredible Battery Life Hands down this is the best thing about the TicWatch Pro 3. It comes with a massive 577 mAh battery shoe horned into its skinny case. For me, with an hour or so a day of fitness use and plenty of smartwatch and step counting use all day long, it easily handled 3 days between charges. All my other smartwatches required daily recharges so this is a huge upgrade. The TicWatch Pro 3 will even run for a month on Essential Mode (telling the date and time and counting steps), if you’re ever off the grid. Real Live Customer service I had an issue with the original watch shipped from Amazon in September. The charging cable failed. I reached out to the folks at Mobvoi and they sent me a new charging cable and a brand new watch, and so far no problems. The customer service was responsive, and helpful, and that for me is fundamental. Areas for improvement I love this watch and recommend it highly. I upgraded from the previous version and expect I’ll be sticking with this brand for a while. But there’s always room for improvement. Here’s what I’d like to see in the next iteration of the TicWatch Pro. The Mobvoi developers seem to be very attentive to user feedback so I’m hoping they’ll read this list: - A Mobvoi app to transfer and play music files to the watch (RIP Google Play). - Support for connection to a blue tooth chest strap heart rate monitor in the Tic Exercise app. - Support for display of third party fitness apps on the FSTN screen, and ability to configure the screen display data by quadrants, like on a Garmin watch.

Inital review; looks great, the software updated several times in the first few days, needs plugged in often to complete. Setting it up isn't difficult, there are several apps that can be downloaded to both. The band has a keeper with a button on the inside to keep it from sliding, but the tip still sticks out and catches on things. It needs to be in theater mode to keep the screen off at night, because when you roll over it will turn on. Turning off the tilt to wake feature doesn't shut off the second screen. There are a lot of features that work great, screen sensitivity is good, apps can be downloaded from the play store directly on the watch. Still has a couple bugs. Not sure which end it is on though. Update 1.) Still a lot of bugs. Sometimes the screen is sticky, because it it doing something in the background. Exit what you're doing, try again. There are a great deal of apps on the play store to have on both devices so they sync. Un/Install them from the play store. Settings could be more intuitive, or thorough. They are minimalistic, which I suppose for a watch... anyway, I've been struggling to get more than three days on a charge, even when I use essential mode part of the time. Using theater mode keeps the screen from waking/lighting all the time, and you can still see the second (essential) screen in most lighting conditions. I use the most basic watch face with no animations, no always on display, no tilt/tap to wake/wrist gestures, but I don't see it lasting more than 36h. Not sure it was worth the price. Still in the return window. We'll see. Update 2.) Final update. I think I will be returning. Bells & whistles I pay for that won't function are simply unacceptable. I was excited to get this watch, and have become disappointed. Sometimes the screen turns off while I'm swiping well within 5 seconds of the last contact. As I minimize everything I can imagine to extend battery life, then I have to wake the watch and scroll back to where I was it becomes redundant. It is still supported, but not very well this long after production. They should have all the bugs worked out. The voicemail app that is pre-loaded is totally useless, there is no way to listen to them. Sometimes it will vibrate, but there's no notification to see. Photos: The first is the back of the watch where the magnet holds onto the charger. Also has picked up some metal shavings. Shavings which may have caused the rash on my left arm-see third photo. Also started to rash my right arm one day after switching hands. Very difficult to see. Second photo is just a comparison. This is bigger and heavier than my G-Shock. Needs to, to have the bigger screen. G-Shock never needs charged. It is solar. Never had any issues, but it isn't a smartwatch. Lost it under the bed for a few months, still had a full charge. Third photo show the rash near the button in the lower part of the photo. Between the Mobvoi (companion) and the Google fit apps that show all the stats, there are discrepencies. Maybe each has a different algorithm. The sleep & heart monitor sometimes doesnt read, whether the watch is tight or just snug. The Wear OS app seems ok, but doesn't do a whole lot. Going to the help & feedback sections hasn't turned up any results to my issues. Just so it isn't all complaining, there are some features that were nice, because they worked. Calls & texts worked well, when I had settings right. Theater mode is nice because it mutes notifications and the screen doesn't wake. Unfortunately in Essential mode the screen lights up every time you tilt your wrist, so when you roll over in your sleep it lights up in your face. A setting which you cannot change. Tilt to wake is only for the second screen. Hope this helps others! P.S. An added note. I spent an additional $100 for the Galaxy Watch 5, and it works pretty flawlessly in comparison. So much happier with this decision.

I previously owned the Tic Watch Pro 4G. It was a good Wear OS, but it was not the “Best.” After the 2020 pandemic started, I started to learn and realize how crucial monitoring your vitals were. While the Tic Watch 4G had a variety of sensors to measure heart rate and more, other watches in this segment had more sensors and better tracking. When the Apple Watch Series 6 was announced, I looked to see if I could find a Wear OS that was comparable to it. Luckily, the Tic Watch 3 was announced with all the features I was looking for and more. FIT AND FINISH: I received the Tic Watch 3 not too long after release and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was thinner than the Tic Watch 4G. The thinness makes a significant difference as I used to hit the Tic Watch 4G against stuff all the time due to me not giving my arm enough clearance. With the Tic Watch 3, I have not had that problem at all. The Tic Watch 4G’s included watchband was extremely elastic and worried me that it would snap easily. The new Tic Watch 3’s band is far better and seems more durable. I was disappointed to see that the holder-shaped charger from the Tic Watch 4G did not make a return. Instead, a new clip-on-shaped charger with an inset head was included. The pinout for the two watches looks the same, but the chargers are incompatible with one another. BATTERY LIFE: During my first few days of use, where I was using all the features often, I got an extended 2-day battery life with enough charge left to take me into the morning of the third day. Under my normal “stop-and-go” usage, I was able to achieve 4-days with still a 50% charge at the beginning of day 4. My Tic Watch 4G would get 1-day under the “frequent use” and 3-days under my typical use, where it would barely last the third day. I would not be surprised if I only needed to charge my Tic Watch 3 once or twice a week. The sensors do use more power, so it will vary depending on how often you use those sensors. ESSENTIAL MODE / LCD MODE: The most notable feature of the Tic Watch Pro series, the LCD is one of the reasons why I recommend this watch over the competitors. While it does offer the benefit of saving power, I find it to be ‘essential’ for students and test-takers. While the rules are changing to prohibit watches during an exam, the ability to have a “dumb” watch on-demand is essential. One edge that the Tic Watch 4G has over the 3 is the fact that the 4G’s LCD had a brighter background. While the Tic Watch 3 now has a backlight to make up for its darkness, the old watch was more readable, and that I now must use the light during the day. I have included pictures so you can see the difference. The design of the new LCD is also far more attractive and includes more measurements that were usually unavailable on the old Tic Watch 4G. WEAR OS / SCREEN: The screen on the new Tic Watch 3 is brighter and more vivid. The improvements make daytime readability better than before, which was already great. Wear OS feels fast, and notifications synchronization is much better. My Tic Watch 4G had problems where it would not like to connect to Wi-Fi. The new watch has no issues connecting to Wi-Fi. The new launcher for the watch is better than the stock Wear OS launcher, but you can still revert to the earlier version if you prefer. I am disappointed to see that a scrolling crown still has not been implemented, but the touch screen works fine. The speaker is loud and clear and sounds as good as my phone speaker. The microphone is also better, and phone calls are well received. I have had no issues or glitches with the interface yet. GOOGLE FIT / TIC HEALTH / SENSORS: With the Tic Watch 4G, I preferred to use Google Fit over Tic Health, since both had supplied the same benefits, and Google Fit was more informative. Mobvoi has improved Tic Health significantly. Tic Pulse is a wonderful way to get your heart rate and see a graph without having to look for it. Tic Sleep is interesting. It can monitor how you sleep, analyzing the times you were lightly sleeping, in a deep sleep, in the REM state, or were awake. It also graphs your pulse and blood oxygen over your rest. The information was surprising to see. I believe it is a great app to use if you struggle to get a good rest. Tic Zen analyzes a variety of health data to give you a stress level. It is a little slow but informative. This feature will be useful for those who struggle with stress and want to see how they can improve their mental and physical health. Tic Oxygen is the Blood Oxygen Monitoring app. It takes like 10-20 seconds per reading, but it gives you a confident measurement. As we have seen from the COVID-19 outbreak, we must keep our Blood Oxygen Level above 94%. This sensor is the most useful sensor on any health wearable during this time. With consistent tracking, you can learn the warning signs early. Tic Hearing tracks noise level. I am not entirely sure that it is a needed tracking feature, but it exists and reports accurately. Tic Exercise is a great tool to help you record exercises and get relevant health data based on the activity selected. Tic Breathe is a breathing app that is comparable to the one available in Google Fit. It works well. Overall, I am impressed with the improvements that the Tic Watch 3 GPS brings! It does everything one could think of and more. In the past, I could only recommend Wear OS watches to those who were technical or could deal with small inconsistencies. I can now recommend a Wear OS watch to everyone and feel good knowing that it is just as good, if not better than the Apple Watch Series 6. I know this was a long review, but this watch deserves all the praise.