Rugged TicWatch Pro 5 Smartwatch First To Run With Snapdragon W5 Plus
The original TicWatch Pro was released in 2015. We were impressed with the smartwatches offered by Mobvoi when it launched in 2018, and now the company has taken it to a new generation with its "most powerful TicWatch ever".
Not only does the TicWatch Pro 5 run Wear OS 3 (although it's unclear when - or if - the smartwatches will update to the recently announced Wear OS 4 platform), Mobvoi has also packed in its own big model. of language, "Sequence Monkey", in force. AI CoPilot to enhance smartwatch functionality.
The aerospace-grade aluminum and nylon body houses 1.43 inches (36.3 mm) with always-on Corning Gorilla Glass. An ultra-low-power dual-layer display on the main OLED screen lets a person see important health metrics without activating the smartwatch, with switchable flaps controlled by the new rotating crown (which can be used to launch apps) . used). , volume control, map zoom in/out and more).
This display mode can show the user's heart rate in different colors to match different activities. The smartwatch comes with the TimeShow app, which offers over a thousand watch faces to choose from. The Pro 5 measures 50.1 x 48mm, is 12.2mm (1.97 x 1.88 x 0.48 inches) thick and weighs 44.3g (1.56oz).
It's the first smartwatch based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 platform and is said to have twice the performance of the 4100+ platform, along with better power efficiency and advanced features. Otherwise, there's 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.2, Google Pay and Wi-Fi.
The wearable can be connected to several global satellite systems - GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS - for route planning and precise positioning, and has a built-in compass and barometer.
The PPG is equipped with a heart rate sensor and can also measure SpO2 and skin temperature. AI-powered sleep tracking is available with daily, weekly and monthly reports, and the smartwatch can also assess fatigue and stress. Mobvoy offers over 100 pro-level workout modes.
Tested to MIL-STD-810H durability standards, the Pro 5 is waterproof to 5ATM, so it can go with you on your dry land adventures or pool workouts. The 628mAh battery is rated for 80 hours of use in this ultra-low-power mode, with a 30-minute quick charge to 65% capacity. There's a built-in microphone and speaker for making and receiving calls directly from your smartphone through a paired Android smartphone.
“I am honored to work with world-renowned technology companies such as Google and Qualcomm to develop the next generation of TicWatch that incorporates our proprietary AI-powered algorithms,” said Mobvoice VP Engineering. "Our team spent countless hours developing these algorithms for 24/7 continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep and fitness tracking features, and more to provide users with a nice and seamless wherever they are: at home, at the gym or on a walk. . Take him for a walk. All smart. Get closer to our clock to become a healthcare co-pilot.
The TicWatch Pro 5 is on sale now for $349.99. There are five colors of silicone wristbands to choose from.
Product sheet: TicWatch Pro 5
