I think the question is why companies aren't testing their product well enough before commercialization ! It's amazing the lack of quality in these products. Testing is a critical part and Fundamental part of producing hardware and software...
Probably because they realize most people aren't cool with spending 400 bucks on something thats not necessary and something that they will most likely replace every year
@@tristan_talks_tech they could just have named it Sport Watch or Fit Watch ... Huawei has several sport bands and several watches that are mainly sport watches. It's a form factor decision
@@nakulsridhar and I hope the same does not happen anywhere else. We have reviewers popping up to scene like wild weed, ready to sellout. Real reviewers are facing the heat for the same
If I were an android user, the one plus watch wouldn’t be my first choice as a smart watch. I’d take a Samsung Galaxy watch any day over this one. I believe Apple and Samsung are among the best options for a smart watch atm
I like amazfit smartwatches, the battery life is really good and although the features are not cutting edge they work well I don't particularly do anything with my watch other than tracking fitness, receiving notifications and checking time so the extra features are great trade imo for good battery life, don't like having to charge so many devices everyday a computer and a phone are enough for me 😂😂😂
Yeah, if they had removed that hideous black border around the screen it would've been a good size. You can see in this video how ridiculous it looks on people with smaller wrists.
He waited 6.5 minutes until listing the major positive of this phone. We don't have those features because they'll either kill battery or require Wear OS which will kill battery. The Verge slated both the Pixel Slate and Surface Pro X. I own a Pro X it's fantastic and I've heard good things from Pixel Slate users.
Awesome review! Very transparent and lines out the basics I need to make a call on whether or not to buy this before it even drops! Now that that is out of the way, can we talk about the Darth Vader hilt over your left shoulder? Looks to be a legacy lightsaber. Well done sir...well done
Will stuff me added and update over the year? Like spotify support, better way to respond to messages, more wall paper option, calories burn count, step count, etc.?
Imagine releasing a wearable that only comes in one size that's just "big" - too big for many 🤦🏻♂️ And also imagine releasing a fitness tracker that can't even count basic steps.
Even my Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element (which originally came out in 2017 and is more geared towards fitness) has an always on display, Support for an app store for third party apps and watch faces, a calender app, canned replies to almost all apps and much more accurate step tracking. I paid almost the same amount for the Garmin and I'm glad I chose it one the 1+ watch.
Cool review, Dan! You’ve come such a long way. I still remember seeing what I’m guessing were some of your first tech videos way back at ... what was it ... Mobile Burn? It’s cool to still see you around here.
Thanks for discussing text/email reply function (or lack thereof). I can deal with no AOD but if I can't type what I want as a reply (just 4 preset options?!?) then it's a deal breaker for me.
I have had this watch since the beginning. Looks Great. Battery life is as advertised. Other than that, the major improvements never arrived to the watch or app..
I own a fitbit inspire HR at the moment. I wanted something basic to replace it. This seems close. The software issues that all reviewers are having means I'll wait for it to go on sale. 🤞🏿 For $100 bucks
I love my OnePlus 9 Pro, but I wouldn't wear such a smart watch. Might just be them testing the smart watch waters along with the crowd OnePlus tailors to.
I feel like a lot of the issues described also apply to Samsung Galaxy Watches when paired to a non-Samsung phone and sometimes, even paired to a Samsung phone.
Nah never had any problems with my Galaxy Watch very well optimized buttery smooth and overall not half bake despite not having alot on app selection but I don't think alot of people would use all them apps on a SmartWatch anyways
If I had smartwatch with the battery life of this one plus watch and the capabilities of something like WearOS, then I would happily buy a smart watch again. Until such a time I'm going to hold on to my Pebble time steel 2, I just can't give up a week minimum battery life for my watch. :(
Your video really highlights how bad touchscreens are on watches and that’s in ideal circumstances given that you’re not out in the rain or sweating profusely at the end of a workout. This is why I have a Garmin, 5 buttons, no touchscreen, works as intended all of the time. Oh and 46mm only, not much diversity in the OnePlus watch team is there then!
This is really entertaining. How relative all of these uses are. For a first time smartwatch buyer it seems fine. But to someone who's done a ton of stuff with a smartwatch it's lacking. I've been around the tech industry long enough to realize I want all these features but I actually only end up using a few. Battery life is what has held me back from buying a smartwatch... that's it. Guess what my opinion of the watch is. Hopefully they'll fix everything they can software wise. Other than that it seems like a great value. Unfortunately getting one seems impossible for the time being.
I love reviews from this channel... but I can’t help the feeling that the flow of the scripts are too similar? It feels like one person is writing for everyone else reviewing as the pauses, cadence, etc is so similar to other reviews I’ve seen
Oooof, I was planning on getting one, but the missed step counting is a big no no for me. I don't care all the much about third party apps, but at least it should do the basics right...
Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)
Just go to Garmin for any wearable watches. They have the largest lineup I've seen and all ranging from very low-end to the high-end flagship and everywhere inbetween; with their own app "store" for third-party apps (on supporting watches, which is most of them at this point), meaning it's not tied to a phone OS, just it's companion apps found on both Android and iOS. I would recommend Garmin wearables to anyone looking for fitness/smart/adventure watches. I personally just got their Instinct Solar (an adventure watch) with some of these "clever" features which is perfect and all I wanted and really like it.
And yet they have really bad sleep tracking. Just go on the garmin forum. A fitbit makes sense in terms of fitness watch that can keeps a balance and has the best of sleep tracking. but then ofcourse the paywalls are too much. Also the cost of a oneplus and the garmin instinct solar is not on the same level.
@@cinematicblues I think you are right on both accounts. I just got it so I'm still learning the ropes with my watch. And yes, certainly even the OG Instinct is at a different price bracket. That's why I said about the rang of Garmin's line up. I only mentioned my watch to give context for my experience and perspective.
OK, you talk about all negatives points, but you are comparing with WearOS. Its not a WearOS, has RTOS, you must to compare with Samsung Active2. Samsung Active 2, you can use another Apps to control or track your runnings, etc ?
Why do you think that mobile device manufacturers struggle with making smartwatches?
They aren't copying Apple enough.
I think the question is why companies aren't testing their product well enough before commercialization ! It's amazing the lack of quality in these products. Testing is a critical part and Fundamental part of producing hardware and software...
Because Google has not released their watch yet :)
forgot to say "except apple and samsung"
Probably because they realize most people aren't cool with spending 400 bucks on something thats not necessary and something that they will most likely replace every year
6 mins of the 8 min video was about how it doesn’t do stuff. I think that says it all right there.
exactly.
One plus is always overhyped for what it actually is.
@@YosemiteWay yeah, their whole hasselblad collab is mostly just branding image
Looks and feels more like a sport watch that is being sold as a Smart watch... They should have called Oneplus Fit watch or something like that
They already have the OnePlus Band, which makes this smartwatch choice seem even weirder.
Or just never release this product
@@tristan_talks_tech they could just have named it Sport Watch or Fit Watch ... Huawei has several sport bands and several watches that are mainly sport watches. It's a form factor decision
@@bjpa1151 Yes that true. They seem to be marketing it as a smartwatch however, which is pretty much isn't.
About the battery: When you can't do much of a stuff, it is obvious that it will run long
Another fair reviewer who will be banned / blacklisted by 1+
That sorta stuff happens in only India no??
@@nakulsridhar yes, but brands are making reviewers their sales team. Those who don’t play ball are banned
@@Suraj.9 Again, that happens only in India, no?
@@nakulsridhar and I hope the same does not happen anywhere else. We have reviewers popping up to scene like wild weed, ready to sellout. Real reviewers are facing the heat for the same
but it just $159
Missed seeing Dan on The Verge....Happy you are back dude.
If I were an android user, the one plus watch wouldn’t be my first choice as a smart watch. I’d take a Samsung Galaxy watch any day over this one. I believe Apple and Samsung are among the best options for a smart watch atm
I like amazfit smartwatches, the battery life is really good and although the features are not cutting edge they work well I don't particularly do anything with my watch other than tracking fitness, receiving notifications and checking time so the extra features are great trade imo for good battery life, don't like having to charge so many devices everyday a computer and a phone are enough for me 😂😂😂
Apple and Samsung are giants. OnePlus needs to step up their game
Yes, but having to charge every 2days is a big turn off and the reason i returned my smartwatch after a single day lol
watch active is better and man that pixel watch 🥶🥶 is dope and upcoming watch active ..
Wow , an honest review. Rare to find when most other channels are putting out sponsored content.
nah, most other reputable reviewers are bashing this as well.
Watching the Nest Hub in the background and panicking about how quickly time seems to pass these days.
Ooof
Savage Title!🔥
46 mm!!? My max is 41mm. I was waiting for this smartwatch for so long. It's such a huge turn off. 0:45
Yeah, if they had removed that hideous black border around the screen it would've been a good size. You can see in this video how ridiculous it looks on people with smaller wrists.
Hey I've missed this guy on the verge
Really!!! This guy has boring looks and gives not very decent reviews
It's basically another sport band but in a round form. No actual smart watch features like full on OS, AppStore or NFC.
any watch without strava or spotify is a mistake
So it's basically a Xiaomi Mi Watch with 4 GB of storage and faster charging. At least the Mi Watch has AOD and is cheaper.
6:20
So the cost of actually decent battery life is.... everything else. Great
Hey you are back! Haven’t seen you for a long long time!!
Pixel watch is what holding me from buying this. So if Google likes rumors, its working on me.
OnePlus really started to lose its focus and continues to disappoint. Sad story.
Check the Lightsabre on the right side
He waited 6.5 minutes until listing the major positive of this phone. We don't have those features because they'll either kill battery or require Wear OS which will kill battery. The Verge slated both the Pixel Slate and Surface Pro X. I own a Pro X it's fantastic and I've heard good things from Pixel Slate users.
Is it safe to use the 65W charger for the one plus 8T for fast charge?
This watch has a lot of catching up to do
Nice to see you back, Dan!!
Awesome review! Very transparent and lines out the basics I need to make a call on whether or not to buy this before it even drops! Now that that is out of the way, can we talk about the Darth Vader hilt over your left shoulder? Looks to be a legacy lightsaber. Well done sir...well done
"I can't send replies to my spouse". But my friends... sure why not. 🤣
Will stuff me added and update over the year? Like spotify support, better way to respond to messages, more wall paper option, calories burn count, step count, etc.?
Don't expect third party support like spotify
So, this is a watch look fitness band and phone notification device.
Hmmm, it’s almost like a race to be the cheapest manufacturer with the biggest e-spec isn’t a good idea…
Imagine releasing a wearable that only comes in one size that's just "big" - too big for many 🤦🏻♂️
And also imagine releasing a fitness tracker that can't even count basic steps.
I had the tic watch pro 3 and now have the galaxy watch 3.... I didn't think the tic watch pro had accurate tracking.
That OS is so similar to Wear OS I genuinely thought it was until he said otherwise.
Even my Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element (which originally came out in 2017 and is more geared towards fitness) has an always on display, Support for an app store for third party apps and watch faces, a calender app, canned replies to almost all apps and much more accurate step tracking.
I paid almost the same amount for the Garmin and I'm glad I chose it one the 1+ watch.
The ONLY relevant question is
What's the best watch in
140 to 180 🇺🇸 US $ range
WITH 4 TO 11 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE OR MORE
I'm leaning towards the Amazfit GTS 2e
I really regret missing that Moto 360 sale. That was an end of life clearance pricing tho
Loved review 👍 Honest and genuine
How does the software have the same issues and bugs as the gt 2 pro
Title of this video should be I love my Apple product Apple watches the only watch you should buy haters got to hate
Cool review, Dan! You’ve come such a long way. I still remember seeing what I’m guessing were some of your first tech videos way back at ... what was it ... Mobile Burn? It’s cool to still see you around here.
So what really makes this different from a Wyze Watch? I mean it's 20$ and does pretty much everything here
They didn’t make an iOS app because who tf in their right mind would take this over Apple Watch
Can you do a call testing and show the microphone and speaker audio quality test.
Is Dan the same guy who was in the most unliked Verge video ever (Samsung s10)?
What gear used for the fantastic b rolls please ?
Thanks for discussing text/email reply function (or lack thereof). I can deal with no AOD but if I can't type what I want as a reply (just 4 preset options?!?) then it's a deal breaker for me.
Rushed product. No wonder it is inexpensive.
I have had this watch since the beginning. Looks Great. Battery life is as advertised. Other than that, the major improvements never arrived to the watch or app..
Didn't came AOD?
This is a rebranded HUAWEI Watch GT running LiteOS. Even their Health app is the same. Icons, swipes, UX, controls are exactly like my Watch GT.
The one plus watch is on the same level as the Amazon $40 smart watches
1 plus has been ignoring fans.. It's time they feel the heat!
Wait 5 years this will then start to cost 500$
When it has features: useless gimmick
When its solid: nothing special lud
Controlling what's playing on your phone could be Spotify or Podcasts though.
My original Fitbit versa feels more advanced than this, and I assure you that it is not “advanced”
I own a fitbit inspire HR at the moment. I wanted something basic to replace it. This seems close. The software issues that all reviewers are having means I'll wait for it to go on sale. 🤞🏿 For $100 bucks
What languages does the w310gb version bring?
bring Spanish language?
i was thinking about buying this but after watching this review naaaaaaaaaa
It had 1000 less steps because fitbit is the worse for steps and adds them when your asleep...you can't breath without it adding steps
Should I go for a fitbit Versa or an Oppo Watch? Or wait for the pixel watch 🤔
Not gonna lie all these reviews making me regret placing the order 🥴
I love my OnePlus 9 Pro, but I wouldn't wear such a smart watch. Might just be them testing the smart watch waters along with the crowd OnePlus tailors to.
So good to so you back Dan.
I feel like a lot of the issues described also apply to Samsung Galaxy Watches when paired to a non-Samsung phone and sometimes, even paired to a Samsung phone.
Nah never had any problems with my Galaxy Watch very well optimized buttery smooth and overall not half bake despite not having alot on app selection but I don't think alot of people would use all them apps on a SmartWatch anyways
If I had smartwatch with the battery life of this one plus watch and the capabilities of something like WearOS, then I would happily buy a smart watch again. Until such a time I'm going to hold on to my Pebble time steel 2, I just can't give up a week minimum battery life for my watch. :(
I think for the price point and for their first generation smartwatch OnePlus is doing their best, well, I hope...
Your video really highlights how bad touchscreens are on watches and that’s in ideal circumstances given that you’re not out in the rain or sweating profusely at the end of a workout. This is why I have a Garmin, 5 buttons, no touchscreen, works as intended all of the time. Oh and 46mm only, not much diversity in the OnePlus watch team is there then!
Great review Dan! Love your style
I wonder when they were building that watch if they added any braces
This is really entertaining. How relative all of these uses are. For a first time smartwatch buyer it seems fine. But to someone who's done a ton of stuff with a smartwatch it's lacking. I've been around the tech industry long enough to realize I want all these features but I actually only end up using a few. Battery life is what has held me back from buying a smartwatch... that's it. Guess what my opinion of the watch is. Hopefully they'll fix everything they can software wise. Other than that it seems like a great value. Unfortunately getting one seems impossible for the time being.
So what do you recommend in the same price range?
God, I love the title.
I love reviews from this channel... but I can’t help the feeling that the flow of the scripts are too similar? It feels like one person is writing for everyone else reviewing as the pauses, cadence, etc is so similar to other reviews I’ve seen
My mi band can do all this and I can change my wallpaper and everything with it
oneplus released its watch just for the sake of it. and the watch has a long battery life cuz it can only do basic features.
Should rebrand to OneMinus
A watch without 3rd party apps is doomed to fail
ahem
0:42 which body exactly?
I was out at "no always-on display." Seems obsolete already.
Oooof, I was planning on getting one, but the missed step counting is a big no no for me. I don't care all the much about third party apps, but at least it should do the basics right...
Loved to see how long it takes to film this review on the clock behind the reviewer :-D
this just looks too big. Sadge
So this basically does what my 40€ Mi Band is doing...
Meh.
Hoping for the Google Watch to be the thing
3:32 "Alot of times, I'm seeing the same thing twice" Hmmmmmmm
Does it have Google maps?
Android 6 and above because he didn't think important to mention.
Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)
How can I talk to mark zogarperk
It so bad but i think that it going to get updated to not just work with the apps that it can't to allow third-party support for all apps hopefully
I really hope so but with all those sponsored videos out there I'm sure many people will buy it anyway.
Awesome review. Honest and straight to the point!
I would have loved to see wearOS with a SD wear 4000 on it :(
A little disappointed tbh..
Just go to Garmin for any wearable watches. They have the largest lineup I've seen and all ranging from very low-end to the high-end flagship and everywhere inbetween; with their own app "store" for third-party apps (on supporting watches, which is most of them at this point), meaning it's not tied to a phone OS, just it's companion apps found on both Android and iOS. I would recommend Garmin wearables to anyone looking for fitness/smart/adventure watches. I personally just got their Instinct Solar (an adventure watch) with some of these "clever" features which is perfect and all I wanted and really like it.
And yet they have really bad sleep tracking. Just go on the garmin forum. A fitbit makes sense in terms of fitness watch that can keeps a balance and has the best of sleep tracking. but then ofcourse the paywalls are too much. Also the cost of a oneplus and the garmin instinct solar is not on the same level.
@@cinematicblues I think you are right on both accounts. I just got it so I'm still learning the ropes with my watch. And yes, certainly even the OG Instinct is at a different price bracket. That's why I said about the rang of Garmin's line up. I only mentioned my watch to give context for my experience and perspective.
@@nistre14193 I understand
I wish the battery and fast charging of this watch combined with the better software of other watches
can't they just fix all the leaking features with a update for the software?
wait for Oneplus watch 1T ; )
OnePlus you had one job
OK, you talk about all negatives points, but you are comparing with WearOS. Its not a WearOS, has RTOS, you must to compare with Samsung Active2. Samsung Active 2, you can use another Apps to control or track your runnings, etc ?
Cool laser sword in the background
Can't wait to get my cobalt edition when it comes out on the 29th
Answered the question on Strava. Thanks
OnePlus is so sad this days.