Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Smartwatch for Men 1.43" Android Wear OS Smart Watch Up to 90 Hrs Battery 7/24 Heart Rate Health Fitness Tracker Outdoor 5ATM GPS Compass Not Compatible with iPhone/iOS

As someone who has owned and tested various smartwatches over the years, I can confidently say that the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro in Slate is a standout in the crowded smartwatch market. Here’s why this device has earned a permanent spot on my wrist:Battery Life:The battery life on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro is nothing short of impressive. With regular use, I’ve managed to go several days without needing a recharge, which is a significant improvement over many other models I’ve tried. The dual-layer display technology, which alternates between a high-res screen and a power-efficient FSTN LCD, is a game-changer for extending battery life without sacrificing functionality.Connectivity:Connectivity with this watch is seamless. Whether I’m pairing it with my smartphone or syncing it with my wireless earbuds, the process is quick and hassle-free. The Bluetooth connectivity is robust, and I haven’t experienced any drops or lags during my workouts or daily use.Blood Oxygen Monitoring:One of the features I appreciate the most is the blood oxygen monitoring. It provides accurate and real-time data that’s easily accessible on the watch. This has been particularly useful for monitoring my health metrics during high-intensity workouts and ensuring I stay within safe parameters.Workout Tracker:The workout tracker on the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro is comprehensive and intuitive. It covers a wide range of activities, from running and cycling to more niche exercises. The data collected is detailed and helps me analyze and improve my performance over time. The GPS is highly accurate, which is crucial for outdoor activities.Multiple Screens for Saving Battery:The innovative dual-display setup deserves a special mention. The ability to switch between a smart mode and an essential mode not only conserves battery but also ensures that I have all the critical information at a glance when I need it. This feature alone sets the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro apart from many competitors.Design and Aesthetics:The slate color is sleek and versatile, making it a perfect match for both casual and formal outfits. It’s a subtle yet sophisticated hue that adds a touch of elegance to the watch.Anecdotal Experience:As an avid runner and cyclist, I’ve found the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro to be incredibly reliable. During my morning runs, the GPS tracks my route with pinpoint accuracy, and the heart rate monitor provides real-time data that helps me stay within my target zones. On weekends, I often go on long cycling trips, and the watch’s endurance has been outstanding. Even after hours of continuous tracking, it still has plenty of battery life left. The detailed post-workout analysis is incredibly helpful for tweaking my training plans and improving my overall performance.Minor Annoyance:The only slight drawback I’ve encountered is with the Talkback feature. I accidentally enabled it and found it somewhat challenging to deactivate. However, this is more a quirk of the Wear OS rather than the watch itself. Once I managed to turn it off, the overall experience was smooth and user-friendly.In summary, the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro in Slate is an outstanding smartwatch that excels in key areas such as battery life, connectivity, and health monitoring. Its design is stylish and adaptable, and despite a minor software hiccup, it offers a robust and reliable performance. Highly recommended for tech-savvy individuals looking for a dependable and feature-rich smartwatch.

Having owned several previous TicWatch models, I was excited to see the new “Enduro” model come out. I specifically wanted something a bit different to my other watches so decided to go for the gorgeous Slate variant. I’ve been using it for about a week, and in case you don’t want to read the rest of this review, I love it!PackagingThe packaging is sleek and well made, with a long box and decent internal packing to ensure protection in transit.Watch DesignThe Enduro looks amazing with it’s stainless steel & aluminium front, and high-strength nylon with fiberglass back. The slightly raised bezel looks particularly nice and houses the Sapphire glass – which will be more scratch resistant than the other smartwatches that have Gorilla Glass. The materials of the watch feel very durable, which you would expect from the MIL-STD-810H Military Standard specification.There are two side buttons, on the right-hand side of the watch. Both feel solid and are unobtrusive. The main central crown has an attractive and distinct red inlay circle and can be pressed in as a button but also rotates which can be used to navigate the Watch OS. The top button has a knurled finish.As far as smartwatches go, the watch is quote thin and light at 11.95mm thick and 75g weight (with strap). It feels solid and “expensive” but does not seem oversized and I feel it would suit most wrist types from teen through to adult.StrapOne of the main features about the watch is the slate-coloured silicone strap, which looks and feels amazing. The strap is very soft to the touch and is flexible enough whilst also retaining a solid feel that is often lost with some silicone straps.The watch can take any 24mm quick-release strap, so plenty of scope for customisation.DisplayA 1.43 inch, 466x466 (326dpi) resolution dual-display. The watches tour-de-force is the always-on ultra-low-power LCD display, which shows the essential information like Time, Date, Step count, Heart Rate, NFC, Bluetooth and battery. I find it easy to read the LCD display in most light conditions, cut it can also be configured to have a coloured backlight, to assist viewing even further.To get access to the crisp OLED display though, you can click a button, touch the screen, or tilting-to-wake. Once activated, you can then use the full touch screen smart watch functionality. This display is bright, crisp, and vibrant with excellent viewing angles and dark blacks.In terms of watch faces, the watch is bundled with approximately 30 different ones, with the option to download thousands of free or paid for faces from the Google Play Store.AppsThe watch OS is Wear OS 3.5, so comes with the standard apps you would expect such as Google Pay, Phone, Memo, Calc, Alarm, Stopwatch/Timer, Weather etc. Hopefully Wear OS 4 will be released soon.Personally, my most used apps are Google Keep, Strava, Spotify, and Sleep As Android, which all worked flawlessly.The more non-standard apps from Mobvoi are the Tic range:TicSleep for sleep monitoringTicZen and TicBreath for de-stress and mindfulnessTicHearing for calculating ambient noise in dBTicPulse for 24/7 pulse monitoringTicOxygen for 24/7 blood oxygen level monitoringTicExercise for exercise tracking – Run, Walk, Treadmill, Cycling, Freestyle, Swimming etc.TicBarometer for Altimeter and CompassMobvoi Health app for pulling in a lot of the above sensor information as an overviewTouchScreen and HardwareThe screen is responsive to touch and makes navigating the OS and apps easy.The watch uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 applications processor and ultra-low power co-processor chipset.For memory and storage, it has 2GB RAM and the 32GB ROM. I haven’t expeirneced the watch lagging, and has plenty of space to store apps and downloaded music etc.Communications come in Bluetooth 5.2 and Wireless 2.4GHz, with a whole host of GNSS technology (GPS+Beidou+Glonass+Galileo+QZSS).It is also rated for up to 5ATM Open Water Swim due to the IP68 water resistance rating,Battery LifeThis is where the watch really stands out for me, after using it heavily for a week I have only charged the 628mAh battery twice. This is with many of the sensors running 24/7 and not having the watch go into essential mode in order to monitor sleep via third party integration with Sleep as Android app. I tend to pop it on charge while showering, which keeps it topped up with no need to be without it.If running in purely essential mode, Mobvoi claim the watch will last 45 days, but I have not tested this.ChargingThe watch includes a magnetic charging base which effortlessly clicks on. I have the charger placed into a 3D printed stand, for when I am not wearing it.ConclusionOverall, the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is an excellent, comfortable smartwatch. Its impressive features and robust design make it a wearable that will likely remain a favourite for a long time.