Fitness trackers and smartwatches have seen a rise in gross sales in 2020, together with in India as extra customers have upgraded from easy health bands to health smartwatches. Many are utilizing smartwatches to see if they’re doing sufficient to remain wholesome within the scenario created by the Covid-19 pandemic that has led to drastic modifications in existence. Plus India has seen extra reasonably priced choices within the smartwatch class this yr. The newest is the AQFit smartwatch W14, which comes with an add-on characteristic — the blood oxygen monitor. I used the smartwatch for greater than per week and listed here are my ideas.
AQFit W14 evaluation: What’s good and never so good?
The AQFIT W14 has a reasonably easy design with a spherical dial and a touch of purple on the facet knob. It has a 1.33-inch HD IPS show with a 240×240 decision. The show seems to be sharp indoors however struggled once I was out for walks in sunny situations. I discovered swiping a bit gradual whereas solely as a result of my eyes are accustomed to seeing the 120Hz refresh charge on my smartphone’s display.
The construct high quality of the dial is sturdy because it has a zinc-magnesium physique and a silicone strap that has a leather-based end on the skin. The strap is one thing that didn’t impress me a lot because it is not going to be the go-to smartwatch for an individual who works out within the fitness center. I didn’t discover it comfy sporting it to mattress to observe my sleep however the sleep monitoring was fairly correct.
AQFit W14 has a silicone strap with leather-based end on the skin (Express Photo: Arun Rawal)
It was straightforward to arrange the match by simply scanning the QR code. The watch is definitely worth the value once I contemplate the options it presents. I used to be in a position to measure my blood oxygen ranges which measured at 98 per cent, which must be 95 to 100 per cent always. However, it doesn’t work like a 24/7 heart-rate monitor and the person has to provoke the method manually.
AQFit W14 can measure blood oxygen ranges (Express Photo: Arun Rawal)
I may management the music taking part in on my cellphone remotely and the shutter can be utilized to take footage or it could possibly eradicate the necessity to set a timer to click on group photographs. There are 15 sports activities modes however I may solely check out a pair. The step rely was not essentially the most correct, however wasn’t removed from it both. It has an IP68 score, which I by chance examined once I forgot to take away it earlier than having a shower.
The AQFit W14 comes geared up with three watch faces, however customers can select others by way of the YFit app. Users may also customise watch faces as per their liking. I didn’t really feel the necessity to change because the default watch face seems to be good, particularly the motion of the second needle.
It additionally has a ‘Breath’ train characteristic which turns out to be useful particularly throughout lengthy working hours. However, I used to be disillusioned by the sample of vibration whereas utilizing the characteristic. It is annoying to say the least and doesn’t assist in calming one down.
The smartwatch doesn’t freeze which generally says that it does the job. In the battery division, it has a 220 mAh battery which takes two hours to cost. The magnetic charger can also be a pleasant contact contemplating the worth of the watch. I didn’t really feel the necessity to cost it earlier than the ninth day of utilization, which is as marketed by the corporate.
AQFit W14 comes with a magnetic charger (Express Photo: Arun Rawal)
AQFit W14 evaluation: Why you can purchase it?
Overall, AQFit W14 is a smartwatch loaded with options, however lacks one facet that’s consolation which is not going to make it a favorite amongst health lovers. But, it does each different job nicely and could be paired with formal put on as nicely which is one thing I’m planning on doing within the close to future. Durability can also be a optimistic for it. Basically, simply placed on a greater strap and you’re good to go because it prices simply Rs 3,699.
Express Tech is now on Telegram. Click right here to affix our channel (@expresstechie) and keep up to date with the newest tech information.
