This Smartwatch is $69!

Introduction and Unboxing

The video begins with the unboxing of a smartwatch priced at $69. The host questions whether the watch is truly good considering its low price.

Unboxing and Initial Impressions

• The smartwatch comes in a square shape with an orange silicone band.

• It has a 1.96-inch diagonal display and a metallic gray color, although it feels more like plastic.

• The back part has a matte finish and engravings with text.

• Overall, the watch looks decent but shows obvious shortcuts in design, such as thick and uneven bezels.

Design and Features

This section focuses on the design aspects of the smartwatch, including its buttons, charging mechanism, display brightness, and water resistance.

Design Details

• The watch lacks a rotating dial and only has a single shallow button above the speaker.

• Charging is done through a USBA to dual pin cable that magnetizes to the back of the watch.

• The watch's brightness reaches up to 600 nits but lacks auto-brightness adjustment.

• It is IP68 water and dust resistant, suitable for activities like sweating or being in the rain.

User Interface and Apps

This section explores the user interface of the smartwatch and highlights various pre-installed apps available on it.

User Interface Navigation

• Users can swipe through different screens on their watch face to access fitness data, heart rate history, weather information, sleep tracking, etc.

• A single press on the button takes users to an app list that can be viewed as either a grid or list format.

Pre-installed Apps

• The smartwatch includes several built-in apps such as exercise tracking with various exercises, blood oxygen measurement, phone call functionality, music controls, camera remote (limited functionality), and voice assistant (opens Google Assistant on the phone).

• The "Find My Phone" app plays a ringing sound on the phone to help locate it when the CMF app is open or recently used.

Performance and Conclusion

This section discusses the performance of the smartwatch, its lightweight design, compatibility with Android phones, and overall value for its price.

Performance and Lightweight Design

• The smartwatch functions smoothly with minimal waiting time between apps.

• It serves as a Bluetooth accessory for controlling various features on an Android phone.

• The watch faces offer a nice variety, and the lightweight design makes it comfortable for sports activities.

Compatibility and Value

• The smartwatch can be used with any Android phone by downloading the Play Store app.

• While there may be occasional connection issues, it provides basic information such as heart rate history and workout summaries.

• Considering its affordable price range, it offers good value for money compared to more expensive alternatives.

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Sleep Tracking and CMF Watch Pro Overview

In this section, the speaker discusses sleep tracking features of a wearable device called CMF Watch Pro. They also mention a sponsorship by Eight Sleep and provide information about discounts and free sleep reports for new users.

Sleep Tracking Features of CMF Watch Pro

• The CMF Watch Pro has sensors that monitor sleep and provides personalized reports.

• Users can open the app every morning to access a personalized report showing heart rate variance, respiratory rate, and sleep stages.

Sponsorship by Eight Sleep

• The speaker mentions previous discussions about Eight Sleep based on viewer comments.

• Thanks to Eight Sleep's sponsorship, new users can now receive a free Sleep Report every six months, regardless of their membership level.

• Viewers are offered the largest discount ever provided by Eight Sleep by using the code MKBHD.

Charging and Battery Life of CMF Watch Pro

• Since the speaker no longer wears the CMF Watch Pro to sleep, they can charge it every night using a magnetic pin charger.

• The battery life is impressive due to its simplicity as a Bluetooth accessory. It claims 13 days of regular use on their site.

• The speaker was able to get three straight days of battery life without any issues.

Pricing Comparison with Other Smartwatches

• The CMF Watch Pro is considered relatively expensive in its segment at $69 compared to basic smartwatches priced between $20-$50.

• Despite being more expensive, it offers slightly better packaging, design, and appearance similar to Nothing's ultra-budget sub-brand products.

Conclusion and Availability

• The speaker suggests that if someone compares the CMF Watch Pro with an Apple Watch Ultra in terms of appearance, it becomes a total bargain.

• While availability may be challenging in the U.S., importing or spending extra dollars could make it competitive with other smartwatches.

Conclusion

In the conclusion, the speaker wraps up the video and thanks viewers for watching.

• The speaker concludes by thanking viewers for watching and mentions that they now know about the CMF Watch Pro.

• They emphasize that it is an option to consider, especially for those who find its design appealing.

• The video ends with a statement encouraging viewers to catch them in the next one.