CMF Watch Pro 2 Review: Compelling (but) Mostly Flawed

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  • @ElClaudio
    @ElClaudio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Honest answer to your question, I got it because I wanted a good looking watch with decent battery life. Literally just that. Don't care about GPS or sensors, to the point I swapped the band for a NATO strap which goes between the watch and the wrist, so sensors are permanently obstructed. The ability to use any 22mm strap was actually a solid point for me, because it's the same as my dumb watch.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ElClaudio solid! Thanks for sharing, sounds like the right device for your situation!

    • @ElClaudio
      @ElClaudio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder yeah I love it so far, I just hope it ages well because I refuse to baby it

    • @kusettiadityasaikumar5805
      @kusettiadityasaikumar5805 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Which nato strap btw any pics?

  • @UNBOXTREASURY
    @UNBOXTREASURY 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just came across your channel and you're already one of my favorite tech creators of all time, your videos are really high quality in every aspect and are really enjoyable to watch. Thank you Jason

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well that was incredible to read, thank you so much for the compliments and I'm so happy you found me over here!

  • @therealdrof
    @therealdrof 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    For $69 or £59 here in the UK this watch does all I need it to. I have absolutely no need for fitness stuff, GPS trackers, HR monitors. Why as soon as the smartwatch come out it had to be attached to health? As long as I'm breathing and upright it's a good day for me! Good looking watch that lasts over a week and notifies me of calls and messages? That's all I want.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right on! Enjoy the new watch.

  • @nomo3013
    @nomo3013 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love mine. Its basic. But i prefer battery life over bells and whistles. Plus the price is great👍

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent! So happy it's working out for you! Enjoy.

  • @ALL_IS_WELL-777
    @ALL_IS_WELL-777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love these honest reviews gl for the channel

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @karannagrale1109
    @karannagrale1109 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making this independent review of the watch.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course, my pleasure!

    • @karannagrale1109
      @karannagrale1109 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder Now I have decided not to buy this watch.

  • @AmanGupta-wu6ml
    @AmanGupta-wu6ml 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nailed the review. I myself have the same frustration with the GPS feature.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhh good to know it wasn't just me.

  • @jeffhale1189
    @jeffhale1189 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

  • @jasonhaney8553
    @jasonhaney8553 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Literally just got the watch today, like you I had notification problems. After some digging, found out notifications don't work for RCS messages, only for SMS 🤨

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh interesting, so that would address at least PART of my issues. The other aspect is the random connection/disconnection issues that killed any notification stream entirely.

  • @axelolson6
    @axelolson6 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a first smart-ish watch it’s been pretty good for me, but after owning for only 3 weeks the bezel has a few scratches. They used to have both the flat and round bezel on the Nothing/CMF store but now they only sell the rounded bezel as a bundle with the cheap wrist bands. Seems strange for them to brag so much about the bezels in their ads and then not really offer that option to customers.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is strange!! Thanks for the report, good to know about the scratches. I was really suspicious that it might be susceptible to scratching easily.

  • @GabbiHilson
    @GabbiHilson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m currently an iPhone user and I have an Apple Watch but wanted to test this out. I’m having some notifications issues myself similar to what you discussed in the video. Something I just noticed though, as I use focus modes daily, it’s still pushing through notifications that I’m not supposed to get at times.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GabbiHilson ahh that's interesting, not adhering to focus mode on the phone.

  • @sr_yeet
    @sr_yeet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey great video, but does it allow us to access media control during a workout??

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That I'm not sure of.

  • @KyleVeatch
    @KyleVeatch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The notifications would be a deal breaker for me. I am one of those people that only need a "dumb" smart watch. As long as it can do basic fitness tracking and give me my notifications I am fine. This maybe would have been a decent watch 5 years ago, but at this point I feel like you would be better off buying a 2 year old Galaxy watch for probably the same price that would likely give you more features.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep, deal breaker for me too. Hopefully addressed in a future update.

    • @kindofanmol
      @kindofanmol 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      In what world can you get a Galaxy Watch5 for $69?

    • @KyleVeatch
      @KyleVeatch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kindofanmol Galaxy watch 4 and 5 are on Swappa for under $100 right now. I would say that is comparable. Galaxy watch 4 for $49.

    • @gcforreal
      @gcforreal 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@kindofanmol you can get a 4 used for less than. 100 ..a 5 used 120 max ...

    • @Dezvou
      @Dezvou 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@kindofanmolyou're right, I'm seeing prices on Amazon for the Galaxy 5 watch range from $94 (for refurbished-acceptable) up to $124 (for refurbished-excellent).

  • @AkhilAppu-hv7vg
    @AkhilAppu-hv7vg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I saw there is a red mark in the underneath of the bezel to match it with watch red mark to put the bezel flawlessly..

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Eagle eye! I hadn't seen that before. It's pretty tucked away. Nice catch!

  • @NO.......VIEW...
    @NO.......VIEW... 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had some questions What is its display like? Its sensor accuracy is perfect And what is its call quality?

  • @ivyswhatever2869
    @ivyswhatever2869 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone coming from a Samsung Gear s2 from 2015- everything here still sounds like an upgrade, and its within my price range. I dont see any issues tbh

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right on, are you going to grab one?

    • @ivyswhatever2869
      @ivyswhatever2869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder I'm planning on it!

  • @ronaldbennett1504
    @ronaldbennett1504 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not able to fit in that replaceable vessel? It is the simplest thing to do. So that confirms, as you stated, that you are indeed a clumsy individual!

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have the scars to prove it too.

  • @jashanpreetsingh05
    @jashanpreetsingh05 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video sir i am giving my self a birthday gift u earned a sub 🎉😊

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh right on, welcome!!

  • @PowerPlates1
    @PowerPlates1 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this amazing review! I was wondering to buy this one but now I am convinced not to 😅

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have heard that recent updates have addressed some of the notifications issues so things might be better. Nonetheless, thank you for being here!!

    • @PowerPlates1
      @PowerPlates1 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Techsploder How about the tracking? I want to use it to track my fitness progress...

  • @pyrosdestiny
    @pyrosdestiny 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I needed a dumb smart watch that looks good with good battery life. Does everything I need which is mostly count my steps, occasional notification and tell me the time.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do the notifications work as expected for you?

  • @aanandakrishnan102
    @aanandakrishnan102 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The bezels,have a red spot to align 🙄

  • @BBnose
    @BBnose 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why I cannot find out your watch face dial in the dial gallery?

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know. It's definitely there.

  • @nagyba
    @nagyba 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GPS hardly ever works and all sensors are so bad, the heart rate is off by 30% sometimes

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Eeeek yeah.

  • @Megradome
    @Megradome 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you reach out to these companies or do they reach out to you

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Depends. I have contacts at some companies (the case with Nothing). Some companies reach out to me with the chance to review their new tech. And sometimes I reach out when a company has a new tech that I'd like to check out.

  • @pedrojeronimo7700
    @pedrojeronimo7700 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Desde que vez que el analista no es capaz de cambiar el bicel en unos segundos sabes que su analisis no puede ser tomado muy seriamente, pero bueno criticas que no se pueden revatir aunque estamos hablando de un smarwatch de entre 50 a 60 dls. Creo que es justo por lo que pagas.

  • @TANKSTECHTALK
    @TANKSTECHTALK หลายเดือนก่อน

    The notification is one thing but you complain about what the watch don't have. It's 69 dollar if you want all of that get a galaxy or Apple watch.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wouldn't say I'm complaining about what the watch doesn't have as much as I am pointing out how half baked what it does have actually is. If you are going to include features, make sure they work as expected. Otherwise it's just empty promises.

  • @AzazelAzay
    @AzazelAzay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got the watch for 37$ (₹3150)

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right on, ya like it?

  • @darthvader5312
    @darthvader5312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Привет 🖐🏻
    На часах и кругу есть красные точки
    Это поможет Вам быстро сориентироваться.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Да, кто-то указал мне на это после публикации обзора. Спасибо за просмотр!

  • @minadadehiwala
    @minadadehiwala 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the notificationa and connectivity issues can be fixed by future updates.

    • @dav1dw
      @dav1dw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I googled this issue and stumbled upon a cmf community thread that complained about the disconnects on the first watch. After no fix for 4 months, they apparently fixed it. And now it looks like a second round for the second watch. You would think these programmers would have gained some experience by now.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I certainly hope so!

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh that's interesting.

  • @dravenfact458
    @dravenfact458 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which is that white watch face ??

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just one of the included ones!

  • @kindofanmol
    @kindofanmol 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Notifications work fine for me. Its the best watch at its price and the mostly Chinese competition is not even close.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kindofanmol I'd love to know why they work great for you but were so bad for me.

  • @Vikingdescendent
    @Vikingdescendent หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a shame! Beautiful design. Something deferent. Next level that doesn't work!

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've heard mixed reviews. Some people are loving it and totally satisfied.

  • @dav1dw
    @dav1dw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's no security feature on this watch because there's not much useful data to steal or any apps to abuse.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Untrue. My notification data stream, my health data, etc. All accessible via the watch. Even if it requires a connection to the phone, once paired via Bluetooth that data is there when it's near the device. That is enough to set off privacy advocates. There's no excuse.

    • @dav1dw
      @dav1dw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder Fair enough. Guess I never considered my health stats that private anyway.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dav1dw well, and to be fair, it's not as much about health stats for ME... All of my text messages and emails stream to the watch and those are readable... Well, emails just the subject (and not the body which is another potential complaint) but text messages appear there in full. And guaranteed that will be sensitive to many people.

  • @Billzloveschelsea
    @Billzloveschelsea 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Garbage watch just has a good battery nothing else. I went for 2 year old Samsung watch for this price which has so many features.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      $69 is... not that much tbh.

  • @gzhy844
    @gzhy844 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you tried putting the app in the whitelist apps that shouldn't be killed or closed in the background? I think thats one of the factors that caused untimely notifications.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you, I'll look into that. If that's what is required, I hate to say it but most people won't know to do that and Nothing will have a problem on their hands. Another point of resistance.

    • @gzhy844
      @gzhy844 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder right again... where ios shines

  • @TheGFS
    @TheGFS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had an old Garmin vivosmart hr, but the battery finally died .. So i figured i would get a new step counter.. I looked at few amazfit bands and stuff like that.. but for the price, i picked this one.. But im also not looking for a smart watch, I mainly just use the step counter too see roughly how much i've walked today, then when im walking the dog it's nice to be able to switch songs or see notifications without having to get the phone out of the pocket.. Some reviews said though that the notifications could be a bit buggy, but i hope they just fix that with the next update or some.. It will arrive in couple of days, so in a week or so i will either be happy or not ;)

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cross fingers on that update!

    • @TheGFS
      @TheGFS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder haha well it's not gonna be too bad if the watch sucks, then ill just strip it for parts for my diy projects ;) I can find a use for that display on the watch :)

    • @TheGFS
      @TheGFS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techsploder Well .. I've been using the watch now for 12 days .. So far, im very happy! I dunno if there were issues with early runs of the watch or the software before, but i've not experienced the issues many complain about with notifications, they have been excellent ! And I really like that the app let's me choose which apps get to send notifications to the watch.. I've tried using the GPS 5-6 times and no issues there either, actually surprisingly quick to locate me.. The watch is pretty comfortable and light so no complaints there, in the 12-13 days i've owned the watch, i've gotten 2 firmware updates, so im very happy they are active in development.. However the 2 main "issues" i have are pretty small... 1) limited selection of watch faces, that would be ok if they would let users create and share faces 2) The watch is a bit thick (tall) so it often bother my sweater that get's stuck on it..
      Theory? So i've thought a bit about the connection issues some other people have... Maybe the modules inside the watch are sensitive to interference.. I live in a tiny town in the northest part of Iceland, so there is very little interference for other devices, or maybe the GPS is just weak and has issues with tall building and things like that.. But that would still not explain the notification issues , but there are soooo many posibilities software vise there that im counting that one 100% software realated.. could be the firmware it had before (when i got my watch there was already avilable update, and then another couple of days ago) but without getting more info from a bunch of ppl (like phone models, android version, other installed apps) it's hard to say, but im still happy that i dont have thoses issues (currently i have it set to forward notifications from sms, gmail, insta, tele and my bank app and no delays on them so far)

    • @2oo235
      @2oo235 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@TheGFSdo you stil have connections disconnect issue?

    • @TheGFS
      @TheGFS หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@2oo235 ive not hsad any issues with connectivity

  • @dnizmo99
    @dnizmo99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I shut your review off at the Crown section. Guess this biased, paid, attempt at a negative review ... forgets to mention Bezel red dot line up etc. Haha so pathetic. Hope people weed through these badly attempted negative Reviews. NOTHING objective here. Move on people.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I discovered the red dot only after the review was published. Hey, ya win some ya lose some. Too bad you turned it off, you would have seen how the notification system was completely borked. Hopefully they address that with a software update. Anyhoo. Thanks for watching regardless!

  • @Burnin-U
    @Burnin-U 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No lag that i see.

    • @Techsploder
      @Techsploder  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have one? How are you liking it?