Palms on: OnePlus Watch has good {hardware} GL-NEWS

After years of consumers asking OnePlus to make a smartwatch, they finally did. The OnePlus Watch is about to launch later this month, and we’ve had the prospect to spend a little bit of hands-on time with the product.

At first look, the OnePlus Watch could look just a little acquainted, and that’s as a result of its design is principally an identical to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Energetic collection. Is {that a} dangerous factor? In no way! The round physique appears nice on the wrist, although it’s a bit on the bigger aspect. I feel anybody with a medium to large-sized wrist will really feel wonderful with this {hardware}, however these with smaller wrists and fingers could really feel just a little overwhelmed with the OnePlus Watch dimension.

That dimension does make room for a wholesome display screen dimension, although, with the show being of strong high quality with appropriate brightness as properly. The glass itself can be comfy in your fingertip, one thing that may simply be ignored on different {hardware}.

Hands on: This is the OnePlus Watch, and that's basically all I can tell you about it

Rounding out the {hardware} is the band, which makes use of a mode not all that totally different from Fitbit’s silicone bands. The latch mechanism places a knob by means of the band with the surplus band routed by means of the within. Functionally it’s nice, however I do fear about long-term use. With Fitbit’s bands, I developed a minor rash the place the band sat on the within and I’m wondering if OnePlus will be capable of keep away from that concern. If not, the Watch fortunately makes use of a typical spring pin, that means different choices are simple to seek out.

Curious concerning the software program? The battery? Well being options? I want I may let you know extra, however there are two causes I can’t. For one, I’ve solely been utilizing the OnePlus Look ahead to a couple of hours. For an additional, OnePlus is just allowing the media to speak concerning the {hardware} and… that’s about it. If you would like extra particulars, head over to our launch coverage of the OnePlus Watch, and keep tuned for a full assessment within the not-too-distant future.

You’ll be capable of buy the OnePlus Watch starting on April 14.