Very few manufacturers bother with the squircle watch shape, especially here in the states. My best guess is they got scared away from years of publications bantering about "Apple clones" with things like post-iPhone X Android devices with a notched display or any thin and light laptop even remotely resembling a MacBook. Honestly, I find these sort of comments to be pretty annoying since they negatively impact the sort of innovation that could be had if a company decides to actually take some design cues from Apple devices. Their products are always of amazing quality and have a fantastic, minimalist aesthetic to them. Why is it that manufacturers are so fearful of copying/mimicking Apple? I'd imagine it has to do with the probability of losing customers that simply don't take the time to notice the difference. This device is a great example of this since I'm sure, since it was released, there have been plenty of headlines written out to the effect of "another Apple watch clone" or "Oppo copies Apple with their latest smartwatch". The sad thing is, a lot of people will scroll right on by such an article thinking they actually know what it's like and that it couldn't be better in many ways than the watch it was supposedly copying (despite not really having much more in common than the general shape/similar band attachment mechanics). The worst part of this is that many manufacturers won't even try a design similarly shaped simply because of the connotation applied by reviewers that ultimately sway so many people who don't take the time to research each and every device that could apply to their personal use-case (cost, features, style, etc). The squircle shape allows for a lot more text content to fit onto the screen than a circle does and may be preferable to those who actually enjoy a timepiece that follows the design guidelines we're used to on other devices. I personally use a Galaxy Watch Active2 because it does the majority of what I want out of a device a ton better than most of its rivals but I think the new Tizen/WearOS platform would really help sell a watch like this. The fluidity/battery life Tizen brings will likely carry onto the new platform and something like this watch would be incredibly compelling if it was improved in those two specific areas (currently, nothing outside of Samsung's devices seems to really manage top tier performance in both categories, it's usually one or the other and maybe a decent combo of both but never quite what the Galaxy Watch line does currently). Funnily enough though, plenty of manufacturers have copied Apple's AirPod design without worry and these devices seem to have sold pretty well in many cases. The vast majority of Android devices are employing some form of punch hole cutout for their displays, I find it interesting that none of the Android manufacturers have any worry about copying each other but God forbid they take a design cue from an Apple product and it gets sold in the US (most of these actually end up as China exclusives, props to them for having the proverbial balls to not make true clones but still be similar enough to take flak from the community!).
Glad to see a blighty bloke doing great tech reviews. I love the look and concept of this watch. I currently own a Samsung Galaxy sport but I think I prefer the square concept for a screened watch. I'm very intrigued with Oppo phones and when my Google pixel 2xl is no longer supported I'll definitely look into which oppo phone I want at the time of new phone. Like you I'm waiting to see what second gen watch Oppo comes up with. Hopefully a little cheaper too.
I wonder why Samsung has not made a real competitive watch to go with the Galaxy line. This is a beautiful watch something you would think Samsung would have made.
Because the galaxy watches are exactly what you describe? Why would they want to compete with their own product. If you're talking about the square display did you consider they don't want to copy apple.
In Singapore, i can get the 41mm for $299 and 46mm for $399 Sing dollars which is about 225 pounds in the oppo shop , i am surprised they are selling that expensive in the UK but i guess i am leaning to getting a Garmin Instinct Tactical instead for the same price as of the 46mm, Great Review, the scratches you shown in the video made up my mind to which one i am getting
I REALLY want one of these; it's finally an Android watch that looks on par with an Apple Watch... but it's a ridiculous price!! I can get a brand new next-gen Xbox Series S for £100 less...!
Could you please do a Oppo Watch vs TicWatch Pro 3 GPS to compare the smoothness of the Oppo Watch with the Snapdragon 3100 to the Snapdragon 4100 in the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS? Thanks!
I'm really loving the look of this watch and keep coming back to watch the review but there's one glaringly massive issue with "smart watches" I'm seeing. They're far too heavily skewed towards being a fitness tracker. I'm looking to buy one and I'm seriously struggling to find an actual smart watch. I want to be able to see and reply to notifications, screen calls, set reminders, alarms etc, voice assistant (Google/Alexa) but every single watch I find is a massive compromise or outright missing features and that gets worse the higher the price gets. The smart watch market needs a proper shake up and release a smart watch people can actually use every day with good battery, build quality, features, qi charging and be less focused on fitness tracking. If I wanted a fitness tracker I sure as hell wouldn't spend this much money tracking a 60min gym session, I want a mini version of my phone so I don't have to get it out of my pocket every 5mins to check notifications
Hey Chris, you said power save mode is restricted to notification, steps & heart rate. Is that the full restrictions or is the call feature enabled and is the battery really 21days?
I have to drop this here... Are you planning on reviewing the Oppo Watch 3/3 Pro!? I really enjoy your teach/gear videos and often - you make, or break, my final decisions to purchase something that isn't "main stream". I have been dying to get an Oppo Watch since you reviewed it, alas they never actually made it to the US. OW2 was a flop (globally). But now, we have a chance at a proper square watch for Android (and iOS) that claims up to 5 days battery life (minus 1.5 days with LTE use)!
I am interested but my Ticwatch Pro aggregates me to no end, slow as ...heck. Want to upgrade but afraid to try another Google OS watch, leaning towards Fitbit Sense or the Active 2.. but the Oppo is tempting.. just worried about being burned by another laggy watch/fitness tracker and you pointed out a lot of flaws with the watch... probably helps in my decision
Def a shame it's so pricey, and an update to sort out the Assistant issues is absolutely needed. Here's hoping all the problems are sorted for the 2nd gen
They are saying the watch has battery problems it works only 5 hours as well heating issue is there i am happy with my huawei watch the battery works for 10 days depending on the usage
Hi mate, do you know when you'll get your hands on the new oppo watch free? Really interested in a tracker, not a watch, where you can have NFC Google pay. Thanks
The reason I don't like rectangular shaped smart watches is because they look like tiny phones on the wrist. And this one looks even more so. Round faced smart watches are way better looking and serves different purposes like you can put a silicon band and use it as a health tool and later put a leather or metal straps to make it look like a timepiece which you can wear with suits.
currently using a galaxy watch active 2 now, should i sell that and get this? or wait for what oneplus has to offer? since im currently using a oneplus phone too!
In all honesty, if you want that smartwatch you should import it from somewhere around euro currency countrys. If i had to pay i'd pay 299€ for the 46mm wich is 266 pound. its just way cheaper outside the UK. otherwise its fun to use
Great review, love pommy accents ha ha. My Lenovo smart watch went 'loco' when you said O.K Google and play a stupid RUclips song "activated'. I have the Samsung sports watch, I find the screen is too small. I think I will try el Oppo ;-)
Hi bro plz guide ,, in wich smart watches - after recieving call we can directly tak in watch itself - see google maps directions - sync 2 mobiles in 1 smart watch
Is this a Global Version or with a ROM modificated ? I saw someusers reporting battery life problems...without using with activities, the battery drains in 7-8 hours...it’s true ?
A few of those malfunctions must be wear os. I have a fossil gen 5 which never works with Google assistant and also turns off raise to wake regularly. Battery life is shockingly bad.
Thanks for the review. I believe product is overpriced considering features and specs. There are better options by other brands with almost half the price of this product.
Hi, maybe you can give me a hand. I'm looking for a second mobile phone that I only want to use for media use. (YT, Twitter etc.) The cell phone should be as cheap as possible. It doesn't even have to have an FHD display, HD is enough for me. I don't need much memory either, 16-32 GB is enough. Screen size doesn't really matter. The only requirement is that it can play a 720p video on RUclips and that it doesn't break in 2 weeks. If possible, the cell phone should be around 100 euros. (rather cheaper) I would be very happy about help because I am not really familiar with smartphones. LG
Hello sir, i bought a new Gt2E today but unfortunately the stress test didn't work automatically, it works only from the app even i enabled automatically, i don't know what to do. P. S:my phone is huawei. What i do sir? Thnk you.
I don’t even buy much tech but I’m weirdly addicted to watching these reviews lol keep it up!
Same here bought some thing in about 2 years but watch it regularly
Lol same
Same here. I am not only addicted. But, fascinated by the technology in these watches.
Yea as i get older i spend less on devices but love watching reviews... I've turned into my parents... If i dont need it i wont buy it :)
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How does this plonker not have more subs. Love the way you do things!
Very few manufacturers bother with the squircle watch shape, especially here in the states. My best guess is they got scared away from years of publications bantering about "Apple clones" with things like post-iPhone X Android devices with a notched display or any thin and light laptop even remotely resembling a MacBook.
Honestly, I find these sort of comments to be pretty annoying since they negatively impact the sort of innovation that could be had if a company decides to actually take some design cues from Apple devices. Their products are always of amazing quality and have a fantastic, minimalist aesthetic to them. Why is it that manufacturers are so fearful of copying/mimicking Apple? I'd imagine it has to do with the probability of losing customers that simply don't take the time to notice the difference.
This device is a great example of this since I'm sure, since it was released, there have been plenty of headlines written out to the effect of "another Apple watch clone" or "Oppo copies Apple with their latest smartwatch".
The sad thing is, a lot of people will scroll right on by such an article thinking they actually know what it's like and that it couldn't be better in many ways than the watch it was supposedly copying (despite not really having much more in common than the general shape/similar band attachment mechanics).
The worst part of this is that many manufacturers won't even try a design similarly shaped simply because of the connotation applied by reviewers that ultimately sway so many people who don't take the time to research each and every device that could apply to their personal use-case (cost, features, style, etc). The squircle shape allows for a lot more text content to fit onto the screen than a circle does and may be preferable to those who actually enjoy a timepiece that follows the design guidelines we're used to on other devices. I personally use a Galaxy Watch Active2 because it does the majority of what I want out of a device a ton better than most of its rivals but I think the new Tizen/WearOS platform would really help sell a watch like this. The fluidity/battery life Tizen brings will likely carry onto the new platform and something like this watch would be incredibly compelling if it was improved in those two specific areas (currently, nothing outside of Samsung's devices seems to really manage top tier performance in both categories, it's usually one or the other and maybe a decent combo of both but never quite what the Galaxy Watch line does currently).
Funnily enough though, plenty of manufacturers have copied Apple's AirPod design without worry and these devices seem to have sold pretty well in many cases. The vast majority of Android devices are employing some form of punch hole cutout for their displays, I find it interesting that none of the Android manufacturers have any worry about copying each other but God forbid they take a design cue from an Apple product and it gets sold in the US (most of these actually end up as China exclusives, props to them for having the proverbial balls to not make true clones but still be similar enough to take flak from the community!).
Do you have a blog? Wanna read it
Glad to see a blighty bloke doing great tech reviews. I love the look and concept of this watch. I currently own a Samsung Galaxy sport but I think I prefer the square concept for a screened watch. I'm very intrigued with Oppo phones and when my Google pixel 2xl is no longer supported I'll definitely look into which oppo phone I want at the time of new phone.
Like you I'm waiting to see what second gen watch Oppo comes up with. Hopefully a little cheaper too.
The bleeping didn't work my Google Home started going off LOL! Great review one I have been waiting for. Thank you!
mine is fine everytime :D xD im always safe with his beepings :D
The bleeped ok google activated my home mini 3 times, across the room, while I was watching this on low volume on my phone. Damn
Lol
"369 quid" *closes video*
Haha, I was surprised when I saw the price, especially from Oppo
@@TechSpurt it's a nice watch and all but 369 can get me a watch AND a phone. Dear God!
🤣🤣🤣
@@robertfox05 Well said!
It 190$ in china .
U said everything that what I want to know about oppo watch (46mm)... Thank you....
Glad to help :)
I wonder why Samsung has not made a real competitive watch to go with the Galaxy line. This is a beautiful watch something you would think Samsung would have made.
Because the galaxy watches are exactly what you describe? Why would they want to compete with their own product.
If you're talking about the square display did you consider they don't want to copy apple.
In Singapore, i can get the 41mm for $299 and 46mm for $399 Sing dollars which is about 225 pounds in the oppo shop , i am surprised they are selling that expensive in the UK but i guess i am leaning to getting a Garmin Instinct Tactical instead for the same price as of the 46mm, Great Review, the scratches you shown in the video made up my mind to which one i am getting
Be sure to check if it has the weaker sd2500. The china version is also cheaper and has that cpu.
I'm currently using my Oppo reno series phone & I'm interested in it now! This Oppo Watch is the Apple Watch Series 6 & SE killer now. 🤔
That's the best lunge i've ever seen @5:01 haha
I REALLY want one of these; it's finally an Android watch that looks on par with an Apple Watch... but it's a ridiculous price!! I can get a brand new next-gen Xbox Series S for £100 less...!
3:35 When you said "okay Google" my google assistant activated ;-;
Could you please do a Oppo Watch vs TicWatch Pro 3 GPS to compare the smoothness of the Oppo Watch with the Snapdragon 3100 to the Snapdragon 4100 in the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS? Thanks!
Nice Review Dude!
I'm really loving the look of this watch and keep coming back to watch the review but there's one glaringly massive issue with "smart watches" I'm seeing. They're far too heavily skewed towards being a fitness tracker. I'm looking to buy one and I'm seriously struggling to find an actual smart watch. I want to be able to see and reply to notifications, screen calls, set reminders, alarms etc, voice assistant (Google/Alexa) but every single watch I find is a massive compromise or outright missing features and that gets worse the higher the price gets. The smart watch market needs a proper shake up and release a smart watch people can actually use every day with good battery, build quality, features, qi charging and be less focused on fitness tracking. If I wanted a fitness tracker I sure as hell wouldn't spend this much money tracking a 60min gym session, I want a mini version of my phone so I don't have to get it out of my pocket every 5mins to check notifications
How did you get on? I'm in same situation
Currently have the Samsung Galaxy Watch. But really want a WearOS watch as I find tizen so restrictive
Exactly this.
Just to clarify, did you get the LTE or Wi-Fi version?
That UI is so cool 😍😍😍
It's definitely nice, one of the reasons I'm still using it despite the imperfections
@@TechSpurt I read this reply imagining your voice 😂🤦♂️
Nice review, but would have been useful to show the Oppo phone app to show what it looks like & the graphs it shows?
Nice review. Very passionate and raw opinion.
Thank you very much!
Hey Chris, you said power save mode is restricted to notification, steps & heart rate. Is that the full restrictions or is the call feature enabled and is the battery really 21days?
The first okay Google still activated my stupid phone 😂
Ha, bugger, sorry - maybe I need to make those beeps longer!
Liar
@@TechSpurt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have to drop this here...
Are you planning on reviewing the Oppo Watch 3/3 Pro!?
I really enjoy your teach/gear videos and often - you make, or break, my final decisions to purchase something that isn't "main stream".
I have been dying to get an Oppo Watch since you reviewed it, alas they never actually made it to the US.
OW2 was a flop (globally).
But now, we have a chance at a proper square watch for Android (and iOS) that claims up to 5 days battery life (minus 1.5 days with LTE use)!
can you listen to spotify from the oppo watch when youre not carrying your phone?
Hi ya,
Doe this watch compatible with Google pay? Thanks for answering this. Love your video btw.
Give ur final verdict should I buy it or not
Is d os buggy
Or overall it's a good package at this price point
Also what about battery back up
Can you text with it? Like the apple watch. Also how are the apps? Is there as much variety and what not too?
3:42 beep didn't work. Actually activated assistant on my phone.
Nice review, where did you buy the gold version?
Giztop
Which one is better in your opinion, Oppo watch or Xiaomi watch and which one has better features?
Looks Awesome ❤️
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Hi Chris, I was considering the Oppo watch until I watched your video. What do you consider the best smart watch of 2020 please?
I guess TicWatch Pro 3 is much better but it is beafy.....
Where can it be purchased?
Where can you buy this? Can't see available on oppo shop
Can you do a review of the oppo find x2 neo?
I am interested but my Ticwatch Pro aggregates me to no end, slow as ...heck. Want to upgrade but afraid to try another Google OS watch, leaning towards Fitbit Sense or the Active 2.. but the Oppo is tempting.. just worried about being burned by another laggy watch/fitness tracker and you pointed out a lot of flaws with the watch... probably helps in my decision
I e just picked one up in as new condition for £110 awesome even now 😊
My oppo phone noticed u shouting ok Google. Lol
2 yrs later n were still waiting for another to drop globally :/
There were rumors of the 2, but didn't happen. Now the 3 or SE are rumored
This or the Fitbit sense , opinions? Genuinely looking to decide between the two
Me too
I HAVE A QUESTION
IF YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN OPPO WATCH AND GALAXY WATCH 3
WHICH ONE U LOVE TO HAVE ??
AND WHICH ONE BETTER ??
a square wear os watch, yes! but man expensive especially with the older processor, but maybe that's ok
yup, still want it!
When Comes this watch to Europe?? Dope review bro!!
Yeahh
Does it work with an iphone?
This watch needs....software update to increase battery life and sort out settings resets....and a pretty substantial price drop. Beaut screen though.
Def a shame it's so pricey, and an update to sort out the Assistant issues is absolutely needed. Here's hoping all the problems are sorted for the 2nd gen
OPPO... 369£... yeah no need to go further....
may allah bless you with wealth
Hi i bought a oppo watch 2 but now i can't get past getting your watch details screen on the WearOS. do you have any tips for me? Thank you
Good review!! Where in Europe can I buy the watch?
Giztop
Probably exactly the OnePlus watch that's coming
With better ram, storage, processor.......
Fossil's Watch, like Gen 5, have same functions, same WearOS and it's much more cheaper.
And a shit battery life to go with it
What is missing from the smaller version? Is it just LTE?
I like Amazfit GTS Not as much features at all but battery life last a week ☺️
Hi Zidane.
Tempted to buy the watch 🤔
They are saying the watch has battery problems it works only 5 hours as well heating issue is there i am happy with my huawei watch the battery works for 10 days depending on the usage
Hi mate, do you know when you'll get your hands on the new oppo watch free? Really interested in a tracker, not a watch, where you can have NFC Google pay. Thanks
Cheers for not activating my assistant
does the watch support browser to surf internet? and can the watch be used to track gym workouts since it has only 5 inbuilt fitness features?
Galaxy watch 3 or oppo watch which one is better for daily use
The reason I don't like rectangular shaped smart watches is because they look like tiny phones on the wrist. And this one looks even more so. Round faced smart watches are way better looking and serves different purposes like you can put a silicon band and use it as a health tool and later put a leather or metal straps to make it look like a timepiece which you can wear with suits.
Wrong A round shaped watch should be for traditional watches and not a SmartWatch.
@@redmeg78 and your reasons?
This watch is more expensive than Apple watches in my country😅
Does this particular oppo watch have ECG and blood pressure
currently using a galaxy watch active 2 now, should i sell that and get this? or wait for what oneplus has to offer? since im currently using a oneplus phone too!
In all honesty, if you want that smartwatch you should import it from somewhere around euro currency countrys. If i had to pay i'd pay 299€ for the 46mm wich is 266 pound. its just way cheaper outside the UK. otherwise its fun to use
Can you do a top 5 watch review
When update version of oppo watch expected.....???
Does it show your blood pressure.
Good job, where did you get the gold colour please?
Giztop
Hi what series is the watch.
Great review, love pommy accents ha ha. My Lenovo smart watch went 'loco' when you said O.K Google and play a stupid RUclips song "activated'. I have the Samsung sports watch, I find the screen is too small. I think I will try el Oppo ;-)
Is it wise to buy this now?
wait for oneplus smart watch
ya, too long of a wait, i think they might release it with the 9 and 9pro
Hi bro plz guide ,,
in wich smart watches
- after recieving call we can directly tak in watch itself
- see google maps directions
- sync 2 mobiles in 1 smart watch
Would be great if you give an opinion on how the experience is like when you’re using an iPhone with this watch
Had it hooked up to the iPhone SE 2020 for a bit and touch wood seems fine, notifications pinging through in a timely fashion, etc
@@TechSpurt can you do a video where you use Samsung galaxy watch 46mm with the oppo x3 pro? Thanks man
Is this a Global Version or with a ROM modificated ? I saw someusers reporting battery life problems...without using with activities, the battery drains in 7-8 hours...it’s true ?
Where can I buy it for usa version the website says Malaysia pre order ???????????????????
how to increase the activity sessions on my oppo watch? Its set on 12 for default, how to increase this?
A few of those malfunctions must be wear os. I have a fossil gen 5 which never works with Google assistant and also turns off raise to wake regularly. Battery life is shockingly bad.
Could someone please suggest a reliable website where I can purchase this watch
Thanks 👍
Is this better than the Ticwatch Pro 3 Gps?
Now am waiting for #onepluswatch
How often charging battery
How the battery last after charging
Thanks for the review.
I believe product is overpriced considering features and specs. There are better options by other brands with almost half the price of this product.
Name any one of them
Yeah, the TicWatch Pro offers most of the same features with a more hardy design and less bugs. Not as desirable, but a decent alternative
@@TechSpurt ticwatch pro is selling at the similar price as that of the oppo watch. Then how can u say that the oppo watch is overpriced?
YUP. LEMFO LEN and THOR watches are options to consider.
Appreciated.
wish you a nice weekend
It has always on display or not?
Would the uk or Canada version work in the us?
Hi, maybe you can give me a hand. I'm looking for a second mobile phone that I only want to use for media use. (YT, Twitter etc.) The cell phone should be as cheap as possible. It doesn't even have to have an FHD display, HD is enough for me. I don't need much memory either, 16-32 GB is enough. Screen size doesn't really matter. The only requirement is that it can play a 720p video on RUclips and that it doesn't break in 2 weeks. If possible, the cell phone should be around 100 euros. (rather cheaper) I would be very happy about help because I am not really familiar with smartphones. LG
Ok where can i buy it? link please
Is this better than the Samsung galaxy watch 4
Bro just an help, does this support Google pay, bcaz I can't find in my 41mm Oppo watch
Dude i need help. What's your wrist size😭 i want to know if 46mm will be good for me
Where did you get your watch??
Did u face any bluetooth issues?
is it global version? does google play works in it already?
Hello sir, i bought a new Gt2E today but unfortunately the stress test didn't work automatically, it works only from the app even i enabled automatically, i don't know what to do. P. S:my phone is huawei.
What i do sir? Thnk you.
love from india bro♥♥♥
Is this the indian model or euro model? Only ones I can find is Indian model and the chinese one
when will release oppo watch 2?
Glossy gold not available in india plz let me knw wen it wil be available m waiting for it plzzzzz......