Ticwatch Pro 5 Android Smartwatch for Men Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wear OS Up to 80 Hrs Battery Life Health Fitness Tracking GPS 5ATM Water Resistance Compass NFC Not compatible with iPhone/iOS

I just got the new Ticwatch Pro 5 in Sandstone. I've had other smart watches and was never overly impressed however with the Ticwatch Pro 5, I have finally found a watch that suits my needs perfectly. I'll break down the review into sections to describe what I love about the watch:Style:Call me old fashioned but my biggest gripe about my other smart watches was that they didn't look like watches - they looked like a gadget strapped to my arm which was fine in the gym but looked out of place in other situations. The Ticwatch Pro 5, in Sandstone looks and feels like a watch. It's understated elegance and robust build looks good for all occasions, not just when training. This is by far the best looking smart watch on the market. I love the sandstone colour although there is also black for those who would prefer that. It's Sandstone all the way for me!!There is a huge choice of faces. My preference is more traditional looking watch faces however there are modern digital faces too. There is something for everyone. The analogue style faces really suit the look of the watch in my opinion.Apps/Funtionality:I generally just use the health apps however there is pretty much any app you would ever need available from google play. All the popular apps such as wallet, weather, maps, alarms etc are available. For me the health apps have everything I need to monitor my training, sleeping and relaxation time. The information is displayed in a logical, clear way. The watch is really easy to use and I figured everything without reading any of the instructions - it is very intuitive. Everything is logical and where you would expect it to be. The only small issue is that I have big hands therefore it is difficult to type using the watch screen although this is not really an issue as you always have the option to type on the phone. Using the phone functions like calls and messaging via the Ticwatch Pro 5 is simple, slick and exactly what you would expect from a premium smart watch.Build and Battery:This is where the Ticwatch Pro 5 really excels. My main sporting activities are boxing and snowboarding - one of the biggest problems I've had with smart watches was that they were not tough enough to cope with the rigours of such sports. I've been using the Ticwatch Pro 5 during boxing and it is the toughest smart watch I've had by a distance. The watch is tough enough to cope with 5 sessions in the boxing gym/ring each week during punching, blocking, pad work, bag work etc and remains secure on my wrist. A very simple but effective feature that keeps the watch secure is a small dimple on the coupling that secures it to the strap which prevents the strap from dislodging under the boxing gloves/wraps. This was a common issue with other smart watches and very annoying having to take the wraps and gloves off to refasten or adjust the strap. No such issues with the Ticwatch Pro 5 - the strap and watch stay exactly where they should be no matter how tough the training is. I've not used it when snowboarding yet but I had similar issues with previous smart watches to boxing whilst snowboarding i.e, strap/watch moving or un fastening. I would imagine that the Ticwatch Pro will perform as impressively with Snowboarding as it does when boxing.The battery life is phenomenal, you will get a minimum of 2-3 days battery life if you are using the watch to it's limits however you can easily get 6-7 days if you are a bit more frugal with it's use. The watch charges from 10% to 100% in around an hour which is impressively fast so even if you are using the watch to it's full capabilities, it charges very, vest fast. The battery life and charging time of the Ticwatch Pro 5 are considerably more impressive that my previous smart watches. I used to get very frustrated having to regularly charge my previous smart watches and it taking hours to charge them - I would often charge previous watched overnight which means you can't use them for sleep monitoring. With the Ticwatch Pro, you don't have to charge it regularly and when you do have to charge it, you are only without the watch for a maximum of an hour and you don't need to charge it overnight.Summary:This is the best smart watch on the market and is great value for money compared to apple watches and other brands. The watch is tough, practical and has all the functions that I need. I'm not a technical whizz kid by any stretch of the imagination but I have found the watch to be very easy to use. The watch looks amazing (especially in the sandstone colour) and suits all occasions whether you're at the gym or at a fancy restaurant in your trendy clothes. Battery life and charge time are phenomenal.I absolutely love this watch. After being underwhelmed by so many other smart watches, I was sceptical about buying another however I am over the moon that I've finally found the perfect smart watch for me in the Ticwatch Pro 5.There are no gimmicks about this watch, it's just a great all round watch that does everything that I want it to do and does it really, really well.The only thing I would suggest to Mobvoi is to make it compatible with iPhones as soon as possible - you would be amazed how many iPhone users like the iPhone but do not like the apple watch. Many of my friends who use iPhones have commented about how they'd love my Ticwatch Pro 5 but do not want to change their phones to android.

I have used the Ticwatch Pro 5 every day since buying it over three months ago and it's a brilliant watch.Having owned Android smartwatches in the past that have been black in colour I decided that Mobvoi's Ticwatch Pro 5 in the "Sandstone" finish, with the matching colour watch strap would make a refreshing change. It clearly marks it out from the hordes of smartwatches out there and it is a very pleasing shade which has grown on me more and more with each day of wearing it.Speaking of the watch strap, the well designed silicone strap means that I can wear the timepiece all day in complete comfort. At night I switch it to my other wrist and wear it during the night for monitoring sleep - but more of that later.When I set up the watch I downloaded the Mobvoi phone app and the Ticwatch Pro 5 linked up with my phone without any bother at all; it was a very simple process.The size of the watch enables a large and clear display (1.43 in) and as well as the loaded selection of watchfaces to choose from, there are barrow loads more available to download via various apps from Google Play, including the excellent Timeshow app.It's all a matter of personal preference, of course. Most of the time (no pun intended !) I like to use the watchface called "Orange Light" which I find greatly enhances the Sandstone colour of the watch and strap, with its orange, grey / black and white coloured face. I think it's a very stylish look.The watch runs on Google's WearOS so that lots of useful apps may be used on the watch in conjunction with your smartphone. Users are therefore able to download apps covering all sorts of categories, from 3rd parties as well as from Google.The watch offers a dual display, switching from the main watchface display to a second minimalist one, which must be one reason why this watch achieves an excellent battery life. It lasts me about 3 full days with, not very heavy, but by no means light, usage.You can brighten the secondary display instantly by simply raising your arm, and when you wish to see the full smartwatch display, you just press the crown on the side of the watch.Talking of the crown, you use this to scroll through apps and menus which makes accessing various options very swift indeed.On the same side of the watch, there is a button with which you can quickly access your recently used apps or to all of them as required.Previous watches I have used have sometimes had batteries that lasted about a day, whereas the battery for the Ticwatch Pro 5 lasts me over three days before needing a recharge. Happily the charging process is very fast.I mentioned earlier that I sleep wearing the watch and when doing so it monitors my sleep patterns very effectively and I can examine the data on my smartphone. It is very clearly displayed in the Mobvoi app. If you would prefer to use Google's own health and fitness apps you also have that option with the Pro 5, but I am very content with Mobvoi's approach because all their fitness and health data is displayed in very clear and accessible graphics.In terms of monitoring fitness and activity the watch automatically monitors your daily steps and if you want to monitor your particular sports / pastimes you can select all manner of these directly from the watch. Mine include Golf and Tai Chi (which I certainly didn't expect to be included in the list !). See my photos.Having GPS built into the watch is great for outdoor activities and it means you are not reliant on having your smartphone with you to track your location.All in all I am most pleased to own this watch as it offers so much, too much to mention here in fact. Great features, a long battery life and - it - just - works. Great !