Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS Smartwatch Qualcomm SDW4100 and Mobvoi Dual Processor System Wear OS Smart Watch for Men Blood Oxygen IHB AFiB Detection Fatigue Assessment 3-45 Days Battery NFC Mic Speaker
| Dimensions: | 12 x 11 x 8 cm; 270 Grams |
| Model: | TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Mobvoi |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 11 x 8 cm; 270 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
i’ve worn this current iteration the Ultra GPS edition for over a month now and here are some takeaways.
Fit and Function:
I’ve added side by side comparison’s of the previous and current iterations. Its more of an evolution than revolution in this case, however the refinements are where it matters.
the current model(right side) has a better looking Bezel with some slanted patterns giving it a more premium feel.The extra button on the side can be configured to launch a few pre programmed options.
the strap feels more comfortable whilst wearing long hours, don’t feel the need to scratch an itch which would happen on other watches when sweating. The watch face can be changed using the many out of the box faces or using a 3rd party app like Facer which i use.
There are a host of 3rd party apps that can be downloaded on the watch like Outlook, YTMusic etc
Battery Life:
the battery life is much better i’m getting roughly 2.5days on normal use and it will vary based on individual usage and also depends on things like 24h tracking for health stats which consumes more power. Of course the low power mode of the E-ink type 2nd screen is fantastic for battery life but there are a few caveats once thats turned on.
Software and Usability:
the software hasn’t changed much, nothing to do with Mobvoi but google trying to protect the pixel watch and its big money partner Samsung, so this hasn’t gotten the WearOS 3 update as yet.
there are some struggles with the software with occasional stutters , like while changing the watch faces or trying to access notifications. Not a deal breaker but minor annoyance.
the overall actions are snappy with no noticeable lags at most times other than the occasional ones mentioned before. The new snapdragon processor is noticeably better than the one in the predecessor
Fitness and Tracking:
i cannot compare this against other devices but the stats seems pretty accurate. I’ve checked the steps and sleep tracking.this data can be accessed on the phone via the Mobvoi app as well on the watch. it tracks heart rate and SPO2 and also has some nifty features like noise levels and some meditation sets like Breathe etc. it can check Stress levels. and the sensors can be turned on for a 24h round the clock tracking.
Conclusion:
This is a great device at a pretty sweet price. The hardware is amazing but the software is what trulyy holds it back from becoming amazing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great looking versatile smartwatch that can go toe to toe with the bes
The watch is really good and eveything work as it should, just two complains:
Battery life, as on all smartwatches, is always “short”.
Mobvoi should upgrade this watch to Wear OS 3, it has been too much wait. Where is Weos OS 3 Mobvoi?
I bought this watch as I recently bought the Mobvoi treadmill pro and this watch was recommended as a companion to it as it can connect to the treadmill and record all data from an exercise.
My review:
Design
First thing I noticed when setting up the watch is how light it is, I was expecting it to feel quite heavy and look bulky on my wrist due to all the features it has built in but it’s the opposite it looks slim on the wrist and very light. The watch looks great in formal wear and the screen is perfect size for navigating through apps or using maps I have even used it to reply to a few messages with it the keyboard is quite small as you would expect but voice to text has captured what I want to say really well.
Battery life:
I started to move away from these type watches a few years back due to having to charge them daily and went for watches with less functionality to increase battery life. This watch however the battery life is amazing with all sensors on and 24/7 tracking I can get 2 day battery life, with essential mode you can extend this to 3-4 days and you can set a time when the essential mode will turn on and off so overnight you can save a lot of battery power and you don’t have to keep remembering to switch it back and forth between modes.
Fitness Tracking:
This watch has a lot of sensors on it and every day I seem to be finding additional features I was not aware of. I started with using it mainly for tracking workouts and sleep but I’m starting to monitor my stress and psychical and mental status as well as its interesting to see triggers in a working day on when stress levels are high or energy low to find ways to overcome them.
Performance:
I was really impressed with how smooth this watch is when scrolling through the menu, I tried to push the watch to its limits but even when using Spotify on the watch linked through Bluetooth headphones, tracking a workout and scrolling through the menu I saw no lag or freezing. This watch can take anything you can throw at it.
Apps
There are a lot of built in apps to track fitness as well as your usual calculator/torch/stopwatch type apps but as this runs on android wear it allows a lot of extra apps to be installed. This is something I have missed with my previous watches as they all had their own software on them so limited third party apps.
Overall
I would highly recommend this watch to anyone that is looking into a smart watch that’s has all the bells and whistles when it comes to fitness tracking. This is probably the best purchase I have done this year and very happy it, the dual screen is a game changer.
Firstly, the Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS looks big on your wrist, which it is, but its size means you can benefit fully from the lovely clear display. Also the silicone strap is extremely comfortable and makes the watch very easy to wear.
This watch is really great value as it offers a myriad of features. As well as Ticwatch’s own built in suite of superb health & fitness apps, the watch runs on Google’s WearOS so users are able to download lots of other apps from 3rd parties. This is very useful if you have already invested into a favourite regime which you wish to stick with. However I found the watch’s own health apps to be everything I require and I use these in preference to the Google Fit apps (which are already built in) or any other options (available to download from Play Store). In terms of sleep analysis I like the fact that TicSleep automatically starts monitoring this at bedtime so I don’t need to do anything.
When it came to linking the Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS to my phone this was no trouble at all and having downloaded the Mobvoi phone app I can view all the health data on very clear and accessible display graphics.
It’s not just health and fitness apps either: you can use Google Pay from this watch, check your appointments, keep an eye on the weather etc. – the list just goes on and on…
Battery life is far and away superior to my previous smartwatches; in tracking my daily “home gym” activity and receiving notifications from the likes of Whatsapp, sports results etc.; in other words a very respectable amount of “smartwatch” usage I can easily get 3 days between charges.
When the watch needs to switch to “essential” mode I understand you can get a total of up to 45 days watch display. However as I only want full smartwatch functionality I will only be going into essential mode by accident and therefore don’t expect to be benefiting to the full extent of this great feature.
I really love the advantage of having a dual display on the watch. Being able to simply raise your arm to reveal a basic watch face to read the time whilst not needing to access the full smartwatch display I find very useful; after all, I don’t want to look at the number of my daily steps etc. every time I want to know the time. Also, being able to change the colour of the backlight is a neat touch which you can use to suit different light conditions. These are great features.
To sum up this is a great smartwatch which is comfortable to wear, offers all the apps and features I can think of and has a battery life which I reckon other smartwatch users would be envious of. A definite recommended purchase.
Personally, I’m not quite happy with the requirement to link to a Mobvoi account and install an additional app on my phone to use all the features of this watch. Some of them (like sleep tracking) aren’t even accurate and aren’t worth the hassle.
That being said, the watch itself makes up for its software problems in hardware. The always-on LCD is super easy to read in bright sunlight, takes up little to no batter, and will even kick in when the main “WatchOS” shuts down due to low power. It’s sorta like a stealth feature!
I haven’t had a chance to test out the GPS functionality in depth, but I’m not even sure it works as using Google maps, it doesn’t seem to be able to pinpoint my location without the presence of my phone nearby.
But the real reason I bought this watch as an upgrade from my old LG G Watch R was due to the built-in NFC capabilities. I’ve been using Google Pay on this device for a year or so now and it’s yet to let me down! Really happy with the convenience of being able to hold my wrist up to contactless card readers and pay for things with my hands full and without needing a phone on me.
Overall, a good value for money, but I worry the device’s software has been long abandoned. Your best bet is buying a newer watch made in 2022/2023 or by flashing your own watch firmware on the device.
I’ve had this watch wishlisted ever since it came out, saw (too many) reviews and finally decided to buy it since my older smartwatch (the first Ticwatch Pro) was slow after all these years.
Was I in for a treat!
Battery life:
For me, one of the most important things on a smartwatch because I don’t want to charge it everyday and I don’t, not even 2 days, but actually getting 3 to 4 days of battery life with a workout a day and automatic Essential mode during the night since it barely spends battery but still keeps sleeptracking on and it only lights up the screen if you want as well. It’s amazing and from all the reviews I’ve seen, it’s beats all competition by a lot!
Performance: The speed of this watch is great, with no lag and any app’s performance is just great as well. Even when using watch faces from Facer that are heavy and sluggish, the watch just used them normally. Also tried the new watchface app from Mobvoi and it works even better.
The features:
This watch has everything I could ever need on a watch, 24h monitoring of heart rate, oxygen in blood levels, stress, noise, steps and all the things you’ve read on the product. They’re all there. And another great thing, it also syncs with Google Fit so you have different ways to look at the data.
Added a screenshot of a night’s sleep and the amount of detail there is great, even when using it in Essential mode.
Can’t wait for the wearOs3 update for all of this to be even better
So, long story short, love the watch, it’s software and only having to charge it every 3 to 4 days just makes this the best Smartwatch experience for me.
Things I’d like to see on a next one:
– WearOS3
– A rotating crown, maybe one of the existing ones (Pixel Watch’s is great)
– Customisable LCD screen
– Qi Wireless Charging (for more compatibility)
– Even better battery life?
As someone who has used the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS for several weeks, I can confidently say that it is a fantastic smartwatch. The GPS capabilities are top-notch and have consistently provided accurate tracking of my outdoor activities especially my walks. The large display is easy to read, even in bright sunlight, and the watch’s overall design is sleek and stylish.
One of the features that I particularly appreciate is the long battery life. With up to 72 hours of use on a single charge, I never have to worry about running out of power when I’m out and about. And when it does come time to charge the watch, it’s quick and easy to do so.
The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS is also packed with a variety of sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, and heart rate monitor, which have all proven to be reliable and accurate. These sensors, combined with the watch’s powerful processor, have made it a great tool for tracking my workouts and overall activity levels.
Overall, I have been extremely satisfied with the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS. It is a feature-rich smartwatch that has exceeded my expectations in terms of performance, reliability, and style. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality smartwatch that can keep up with their active lifestyle.
I boldly recommend this watch!
This watch is absolutely packed with great features. The “dual screen” means that you can use the watch to see the time etc, without the full colour bright screen kicking in every time.
With both Google’s own WearOS as the basis for the watch and Mobvoi’s additional apps on top give you all the features and functionality you could need.
The large touchscreen is very clear and wonderfully responsive, making it very easy to use, even for something like calculator, where the margin for error is relatively small, the watch did really well.
I’ve used the watch to record steps, running (GPS), walking (GPS), and fitness workouts, which it handled comfortably. Tracking day to day health through heart rate, oxygen saturations and sleep tracking are all included and seem to work flawlessly.
Battery life is good, even with all the features switched on I got 3-4 days out of it.
Most of the settings are managed through the watch itself, and although I would like to be able to do this through the app too, it’s not a big inconvenience.
The watch/app also has the ability to link with other sports tracking apps, like Google Fit (obviously), and Strava, which for me was an absolute must.
Final thing worth mentioning is the notifications which work well and also allow you to send some basic responses from the watch.
I still can’t quite get my head around the battery life – at the end of day one from full charge, it still has well over 80% left. I charge it every 2 days but could easily get away with every 3 or possibly 4 days. The app is simple and easy to use and setting up the watch couldn’t be easier. I have a number of smart watches – more than I need! – but this is by far the most practical one. All the features you would expect in a smart (excuse the pun) package. If you want a smartwatch that isn’t an Apple watch then this is the one for you.
Great little watch , good screen very clear fits perfect has great apps and second screen works a treat. Slightly confusing getting round all the apps and setting but I thinks it will just take time to get used to i
Having worn this watch for a couple of weeks now I’m really impressed with the range of features it has compared to my previous smart watch.
When I first opened the box I could see it was a bit larger than my previous one and wasn’t sure if that’d suit me, but it is not heavy or cumbersome. The buttons on the side stick out a bit but have not caught on my wooly jumper. The dual screen is really helpful, the LCD shows the basic info I need to see (the time ) without having to wake the OLED which must save the battery.
As the OS is Google Wear there so many apps available and a fair few settings on the that I have not tried quite all of them all yet but what I’ve discovered so far is…..
Changing the watch face is so easy, just press on the face a moment and the list of options appears. I find most of the options too masculine for me so it’d be great if more neutral/feminine options become available.
The Google translate feature is fab, speak into the watch and it translates to text and flips the screen upside down so you can hold your arm up comfortably to show the translation.
I also love that you can answer phone calls on the watch and speak into the watch, I feel like as though I’m on a Sci fi show!
Battery life is impressive and lasts about 3 days. The charger attaches magnetically and does not take to long to charge back up either.
My only real issue work you has watch is it does not count my steps when I’m pushing my daughter in her pushchair. I selected ‘outdoor walk’ in the TicExercise app but it only registered 30 steps in a 45 min walk. My old watch was the same. Walking whilst holding a phone to my ear registers but not pushing a push chair or trolley. Unless there’s a setting somewhere I’ve been unable to find so far??
Very stylish dual screen display watch. Battery lasts couple of days with full usage.
I use it everyday even whilst sleeping to monitor different activities.
Definitely worth an upgrade!
It is an excellent smart watch which is compatible with my Iphone. I was not sure if an android watch could easily connect with ios or there would be a non functionality but the setup went so smooth and easy that I liked it from the beginning.
The design is sleek and beautiful that it has a classic style for a smartwatch. For daily and fitness use, I found it stylish. I have been using this watch for 5-6 days and I only charged it once. I can say it is way beyond my expectations in terms of battery life and even if you monitor your health conditions for 24hr, the battery lasts very long. I also had a chance to test its specs and I can say location, distance and speed are monitored accurately without any problem. I used the sleep tracking for a few days and it was accurate as well. The navigation through the app is fast and the operating system is very responsive. In addition, the synchronization between my watch and my Iphone is excellent.
One last thing that makes me impressed about this watch is that it is very durable. I have a little one and we always play very actively. So far, I hit my watch to the tile ground once and my little one dropped it to the hard surface but luckily there is not even a single scratch.
Having previously owned the TicWatch S/e and the TicWatch GTH it only seemed natural to progress towards the Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra
Compared to its predecessors, the design of this TicWatch is sublime and sleek with a slim bezel and attractive metal body. This is a watch that can be worn for all occasions (Including the pool thanks to its IP68 waterproof design!)
The battery life is impressive, managing to go 4 days without charge with moderate use along with sleep tracking each night and the supplied USB charger means you’re never far from an outlet should you need to give it some juice
The watch is incredibly fast and responsive and armed with an array of features including: Long Battery Life, Advanced Health & Fitness monitoring, Heart Rate Tracking, Sleep Tracking & Stress Monitoring
There’s full Google Assistant and Google Wear OS support too – So it’s great knowing all your favourite apps and watch faces are going to be compatible with the watch and with Google Pay also built into the watch there’s never been such a fast and easy way to pay when out and about
Having used TicWatch products for the best part of 5 years it’s safe to say I know exactly what I was getting when I bought this product, just like every previous MobVoi TicWatch the Pro 3 Ultra provides excellent value for money, attractive design and an array of features far surpassing what you’d expect for the price poi
Really pleased with the watch, great for tracking activities – GPS tracking is accurate. Logs all sleep information in the app correctly and battery life is great – especially using the dual screen function.
Really impressed with this watch. As an owner of the original tic watch Pro I can honestly say this is a vast improvement. The body of the watch is much thinner and feels a lot less bulky on the wrist compared to the original. The battery life is very impressive I only had to charge it after 4 days of use after its initial charge. But I do put it on do not disturb during work. The mobile app is a lot more polished now and shows a lot of insight into your health stats. The sleep tracking is also very impressive with it picking up on a the broken sleep you would expect of the parent of a 7 month old
This is my 3rd ticwatch and they’ve improved each time. The dual screen is great, you can save so much battery because you don’t have to wake the smart features to see your steps, time, date and most importantly, for me anyway, battery life
Setup is easy in Android, just install the Google wear OS app on your phone, pair it, and you can get all your data to sync plus change watch faces, which there are loads of. I use the Blues one because it shows calendar, steps, calories burned and precise battery level.
Small things like the vibration for notification feel nicer than the previous version, the strap is a really nice feeling rubbery plastic, bezel is also nice.
In summary, a high quality feel, great screens, minimal lag even when waking make this my favourite yet.
Depends what You expect from this watch, as a previous owner of 2020 model i expect more battery life, less laggy watch. Watch came neatly packed in box with instruction and charging cable. I use this watch for few days and what I can say its brilliant, its fast, battery gets me 2 1/2 days easy probably more if I stop playing with watch faces and Spotify (backlight color on, heart monitor on, tap screen to on). I don’t use it much for any sports a part of few bike rides and tracks ok. I need this watch mostly to quickly replay to WhatsApp messages and check Outlook and to control lights and heating at my home. And above all it really looks good on hand so fully recommended.
To me the most important aspect of a smart watch is the watch part.
It’s very important to me it looks like a watch and shows the time, all the time.
With the always on face and a suitable watch face you can have all the information you need at a glance.
This does drain the battery more but is a small price to pay for the functionality, I charge mine every day anyway and normally end up with about 50% left.
If you every find yourself low on “juice” the ticwatch has an amazing trick up its sleeve. There’s a second low powered LCD screen that is very battery economical, about 2% per day of used just with this.
The default setting shows this when the screen isn’t in use, you still have access to the steps and heart rate data and the full screen is just a tap away.
What has impressed me the most is the speed of the device in general and specifically when transitioning from the low powered screen to the full function oled one.
The watch itself has tons of functions all baked into the watch that work independently from the phone.
This includes heart rate, blood oxygen levels (SPo2), sleep monitoring, excersize and activity monitoring ( there’s around 20 different activities programmed in) with the built in GPS and offline storage & Bluetooth for music you can even go on a run and leave your phone at home.
Without a doubt the best smart watch I have owned and would not hesitate to recommend it!
I’ve had my ticwatch pro 3 ultra for about a week now.
I think it’s absolutely brilliant. Messages to it have been so much easier to read than on my old watch. I tried it out playing stored music for several hours whilst also using its gps. Its battery didn’t need recharging for 30 hours or so.
its energy saving mode let’s It run for days on a single charge. I like the docking station, it has a very strong magnetic lock on the watch, this reassuring the watch is fully engaged when charging. As an Astronomer the ability to select the background colour is a bonus (I wanted red).
In short I’ve been totally delighed with my watch.
Good work guys.
I’ve had previous Google Android/WatchOS watches in the past, and was always dissapointed by the poor/laggy performance and dissapointing battery life. Having taken the plunge with the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS having read other reviews, I was delighted to see this watch breaking the mold – the apps and OS feels snappy and smooth, and the battery life was much longer than I expected.
I charged it, then used it overnight to track sleep, wore it all day and tracked a walk, and by the evening despite me fiddling with it and trying all the included apps it was still on 58% by the end of the second night – very impressive.
Things I loved:
* The magnetic charger cable
* Auto pause during a walk workout
* Battery life
* Smooth and fast performance
* Feels comfortable and lightweight
Very happy to recommend this watch!!
quick delivery. nice and easy
it comes in a little square fancy box. Inside comes with the user manual and usb charger cable.
design wise is simple, some people may like it ( as I do) some other won’t, so it depends on your taste.
Navigation is intuitive as it is equipped with google wear OS. good visibility on the screen, good responsiveness on the touch and very simple and easy to sync with your google account.
It is light enough and the rubber bracelet seems sturdy enough.
Charges relatively quick, provides so many health and fitness functions that you can also have access on your mobile phone. GPS accuracy is good for this price range.
Overall I am impressed on such a simple watch can be so well equipped with functionality and not costing a fortune.
If you have invested time into Wear OS this is one of the best money can buy outside of the Samsung watches which currently are running a version of Wear OS 3.
Google have said the Wear OS 3 update will be rolled out to a few other devices this being one them.
The build quality of the watch is really nice, and coming from an earlier Huawei Wear OS watch I have to say I’ve never seen the OS work so swish and well.
Has some neat extras over my previous watch such as blood oxygen, stress, audio
Lots to like about this watch and to me a valid and significant upgrade over my previous Wear OS powered watch
Bought this to replacing an older tic watch. Battery life is great, as long as you are not constantly messing with it, as you would do when you first get it. Responsive and good value for money. The supplied strap is much better than I thought (and I’m fussy about watch straps), forgot that I was wearing it a couple of times.
Good watch but battery life let’s it down,
Needs charging every night as it won’t last two days.
I was looking for a smartwatch and my husband suggested the Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra. I wasn’t sure about it as it looked bigger than watches I’d previously worn but I am an android user and compared to other Android watches, this one was a fraction of the price. I decided to go for it and I haven’t been disappointed. There are tonnes of apps and the watch syncs perfectly with my Google Pixel 6.
Some of the features I’ve been enjoying are:-
Batterery life – I’m getting about 3 days out of battery and I’ve got loads of features turned on. It’s also really quick to charge too.
Screen – The screen is vibrant and there are loads of different watch faces to choose from. It’s a really good size and easy to see and navigate your way around.
Dual screens – The dual screens are great. The black and white screen which is also the lock screen is really easy to read and you get all the basic information you need. I work in a school with special needs children so this is great as it doesn’t distract them when I’m trying to teach them. I have the ‘lift to wake’ feature turned off while at work. When I’m at home I turn the screen on and can easily access the screen.
Google Assistant – I LOVE having the Google Assistant on my watch. I use it all the time. It works really well and is so easy to use with a long press of the button.
Different coloured backgrounds – there are loads of lovely colours to choose from.
Pre-installed apps – the Tic apps are great. I love doing the TicZen after yoga. All of the pre-installed apps are really easy to use and really intuitive.
Strap – the strap is super comfy.
Google Wallet – I love being able to pay for things directly from my phone. It makes it super easy to use and convenient. I don’t need to go into my handbag to get my phone or purse.
I’m really pleased with my watch and for what you get it’s a fraction of the price of the alternatives.
Watch does everything well. Sleep tracking, O2 and pulse. The mobvoi app is a bit slow to update and a few tracking sensors need activated manually. I’ve had an Apple watch 6 and a Huawei GT and prefer this. The strap supplied is comfy on the wrist. All in all a good buy – specially as it was a warehouse one.
It’s both durable and comfortable, the tracking software is mostly accurate and Mobvoi has clearly been working on streamlining the software on the watch to feel less cluttered; something that will no doubt improve even more with the addition of Wear OS 3, later this year.
The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra has a 577mAh cell, which Mobvoi claims lasts around 72 hours on average (though this figure will vary, depending on usage).
I found the three-day claim to be pretty accurate, even when using the exercise tracking regularly and having continuous heart rate monitoring switched on. You can use the watch in Essential Mode to save some juice, which can allegedly extend the battery up to a whopping 45 days, however, the watch only supports basic functionality in this state.
Although it’s quite bulky for me, it’s really light (41g) and the 1.4 AMOLED display is amazing. Not only it is bright (even in direct sunlight) but it’s also responsive to touch, even when using it in water. Instead a conventional always-on mode for the AMOLED display, it switches to a secondary always-on FSTN screen, so you can easily glance at the time while draining minimal power.
On the whole I am extremely happy with this watch. Stylish and seems robust. Battery life is very good, I tend to charge it in the morning whilst having a shower. That keeps it powered up till the next day. I’ve only charged it overnight once in 3 weeks when it had dropped to 65%. All other apps seem to be good and accurate with the exception of the sleep monitor. I am a creature of habit, going to bed and getting up at pretty much the same time each day. Retirment after a lifetime of shifts does that to you. The monitor has me going to bed and waking at all sorts of odd hours. Other than that I am very pleased with my purchase
I ordered on the Friday to replace my TicWatch Pro 4G and delivery was made the very next day!
Set up and connection to my Vodafone contract took very little time and was made all the easier with the Wear OS app.
Display is a full-colour AMOLED, to save power there is a secondary always-on FSTN screen so you will always know what time it is. The menu is very easy to navigate and there are lots of exercise modes for anyone using the watch for swimming, working out or running. Telephone calls (considering you’re using a smartwatch) are clear.
Whilst it is still a rugged exercise watch, the design is nicer than my older TicWatch and i’m glad I took the plunge.
Bought this watch recently and I’ve had a great experience with it so far! The set-up was qucik and easy and it tracks everything you would need it to, with loads of workout modes.
Things I really like about the watch:
* Google Pay support comes in really handy.
* Controls are very intuitive. I was worried it’d take me a while to get used to the buttons and UI but I’m using it without any trouble already.
* The battery life last ages, even when you have all the24hr tracking enabled.
* The Companion App helps you keep track of all your data, and you can easily analyze everything from it!
All in all, I am very happy with the watch. I’ll be updating the review with any more features i find to be very useful/interesting for tracking.
There are a few pros and cons. The pros being design and battery life. Battery will last a good while with moderate use upto a few days before it needs a recharge in real-time use. The cons being you can’t uninstall the proprietary apps which for some is a deal breaker as some apps are doubled up along side Google’s apps and being unable to remove proprietary ones limits the flexibility of the device. A good smart watch overall.
Pros
+ Stunning
+ Excellent interface
+ Decent phone app
+ Ease of use
+ Tracking is amazing (personally, I’ve not had any issues or big variances)
I absolutely love this watch, I used fitbit in the past and I can’t believe I’ve been missing out.
Fitbit feels so rigid and a tech from the past.
This is more innovative, more controls on design and apps.
The software is smooth and not clunky like fitbit.
I absolutely loved it.
Cons
– A tiny bit large
– Malfunctioned the first time I used it in the ocean, in the shallow waters.
Despite my last point, I will still give it a 5* as I feel its an amazing watch.
They may have oversold it on the waterproofing.
I had no issues using the watch at my local swimming pool.
However, when I went to the seaside, only in the shallow waters. The watch began to overheat like crazy.
Had to remove it from my hand. Then it started to vibrate non-stop.
This drained the battery completely. If I tried to charge it, it would start to vibrate again.
A few days later, would not even charge at all.
Contacted the supplier and as its within the 1 year warranty, I’m told I will get a replacement.
Happy with that outcome, dissapointed with the ocean issues.
This is an excellent smartwatch. Having previously owned a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, which was also great but after 2 years died on me, I originally purchased the Fossil Gen 6 to replace the Samsung, this was a poor choice with the battery life being awful and it just stopped working after 2 weeks which thankfully meant it was still able to returned and I swapped to the Ticwatch. I am so glad I was able to change as this as this is much better.
Design:
Looks great, nothing too fancy but you really appreciate the large screen with a small bezel , making text easy to read.
One thing I really appreciate is the weight, some may prefer more weight but as it’s on your wrist all the time I do not want a really heavy watch.
The strap is fine, possibly not the highest quality but I’ve not really had any issues with it.
Functionality:
Like most Wear OS watches, this is easy to use and a straight forward set up. I have mine synced to Google Fit and MyfitnessPal, both work with no issues. I generally don’t use the Mobvoi app, it has lots of watch faces on but I am more than happy with the ones provided. If you do want more you can simply access their app store to download.
The overlay used by Ticwatch over Wear OS is pretty light touch, having the main apps come up in a list with large icons to make it straight forward to select your chosen application.
They have loads of their own pre-loaded workouts and their own versions of apps, some I use but not that often. It’s handy to have the options though.
Battery:
One of the most impressive parts, using the secondary display it allows you to get 3 days battery life. I have all the features turned on and on an average day I complete a walk using GPS and a strength type workout. This covers just over 2 hours of activities and then normal use of checking notifications, weather etc. Considering my previous Samsung lasted almost 2 days and the Fossil lasted less than a day, this is far superior and I would recommend this over any of those.
Charging:
To charge you have to use their specific charging cable which is okay but doesn’t connect that tightly so can easily be knocked off. It would be nice if it had a dock but this is really not a major issue. It doesn’t have a super fast charge but considering the amount of battery you get from it this is fine.
Overall:
I would recommend this smartwatch for anyone using an Android phone, looking to record their workouts, walks ,using it for checking notifications, weather etc and looking for excellent battery life, a simple interface and a lightweight, durable design.
The only slight negative is the sleep app sometimes gets confused. It thought I had woken up for 30 minutes in the middle of the night so logged it as 2 separate sleeps.
The rest of the apps work as expected.
I changed the strap for a metal adjustable as I prefer the feel.
All in all I think this is a great watch.
I love this watch! It’s one of my favourite wearable devices and I’ve used plenty (e.g., Amazfit GTR 3 PRO, Huawei GT 3, Fossil Gen 5 and 6, Withings ScanWatch). I believe the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra deserves your attention and consideration. To make this review short and to the point, I’ll divide things to pro and cons.
Pros:
1. Battery lasts 2-3 days (something you won’t find in any Wear OS device made in 2022).
2. The essential screen is brilliant and allows you to view the time and steps immediately without the need of lifting your hand.
3. The screen is scratch and smudge proof which makes life so much easier!
4. The Wear OS app store is impressive and continues to grow
5. The watch is very comfortable to wear! This is very important for everyday use.
Cons:
1. One major issue that I rarely hear anyone talking about is that the watch overestimates burning calories. This isn’t a minor issue, because this might lead you to eat more if you’re trying to lose weight. For instance, on my Google fit app and Huawei watch I’ve burned between 550-630 calories doing over 14k steps. In comparison, the TicWatch estimates it’s 900! I wish but that’s the case. So, please keep this in mind before purchasing.
2. The TicWatch app on the phone is poor, laggy, and needs manual refreshing to reveal the latest numbers and figures. I gave it a shot but decided to delete it because it isn’t there yet compared to other apps (e.g., Zepp OS, Huawei health, Fitbit). Also, as discussed earlier, it will overestimate the burnt calories.
Other than that, I believe it’s a promising watch and Mobvoi continues to produce quality products. Would I recommend it? 100%. As long as you’re willing to live with its flaws, then go for it. I do feel that the pros outweigh the cons and that’s why I kept it and continue to favour it over other wearables in the market.
I hope you found this review helpful! Cheers everyone.
Overall thoughts: I’m totally satisfied with the watch. The battery life is somewhere between 2-3 days with 24h pulse-, spo2- and sleep monitoring turned on, the displays look nice, the strap is comfortable, the system speed is good, it does its job excellently. Google pay works too with Revolut, which is really comfortable to use.
Formerly I had the first gen TicWatch Pro, which had the hybrid leather-silicone straps, I preferred that a bit better, but this one is fine too, I like the little notch on the strap loop which fits in the hole on the strap and secures the loop. Compared to the first gen, the speed is increased significantly: entering the menu doesn’t takes 3-5 seconds anymore, there are no lags or glitches at all, I am very pleased with this. I also love that this watch is now indeed water resistant, the first one had a note that I shouldn’t swim in it.
After the first gen TicWatch Pro I had a Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm, which was also beaten by this watch. It had only 0.5-1 day battery life, this has 2-3 days. I prefer the wear os much better than the tizen os, it’s more extendable, customizable and with this hardware it works on similar speed too. Additionally the wear os doesn’t require a Samsung phone to have all features, it works with any android phones. The Samsung also had a full silicone strap, which got torn after a year or two, I hope this won’t. I will miss the rotating bezel and the wireless charging station which also was a stand for the watch, but the magnetic charger cable works also fine and it’s not needed that often.
There is only a few minor inconveniences, like the energy efficient LCD’s backlight cannot be turned off for the night and when it turns on when I sleep, it sometimes disturbs my fiance. I also miss the rotating bezel from the Samsung watch, but the wear os gestures are easy to use, so I got used to it quickly. The wireless charging would be nice in a later model, but considering the charging time and regularity of this watch, the wired charging is totally acceptable. I love this watch and would recommend it anytime.
Last year I bought the Ticwatch E3 — Mobvoi’s entry level mode, it is a very well priced Android WearOS smartwatch and overall good value. I recently spotted the release of this Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra (and spotted the discount price on amazon) so thought I’d upgrade. I’m really glad I did.
The Pro3 ultra has a thinner profile and sits very tight to your wrist. To the point that it doesn’t look like a smartwatch hiding a chunky battery. However, the best feature in my opinion is the dual-layer display and the slick integration with their ‘essentials mode’ for low-power use and giving a longer battery life. This makes a big difference in the charging cycles for the smartwatch — I’m consistently getting 3 days of use between charges (including light exercise use). The display is always on showing the ‘essentials mode’ low power screen; then if I flick my wrist or touch the screen I get the nice bright and full colour display.
The other benefit of my upgrading from the E3 has been the health monitoring sensors. While these were on the E3, they were not 24/7 (i guess for battery reasons) but the Pro 3 ultra runs them round the clock and the values seem to be reliable. Again like the E3, this watch works with the Mobvoi health monitoring app on my android phone, providing really detailed access to my sleep data (REM, light and deep sleep) and bloody oxygen measurements.
finally the onboard GPS sensor –this works well, no issues with the signal and the tracking looks smooth as you would expect from your smartphone. Hand if you are running and don’t want to carry your phone. This will drain the battery a little quicker, but that is to be expected.
I ordered the bluetooth version which only came with the rubber straps (which are fine) but I really liked the look of the brown leather ones on the 4G/LTE version –so I just ordered a set of brown leather straps (22mm) and swapped them out easy.
Really nice watch, and at the time of writing this review it is still sitting at the discounted price which is very good value for what you get. This device will also get the new update to WearOS 3.0 later this year which should bring some nice new features and functionality.
– because in the ‘Smartwatches Family’ this watch comes with the ‘Dual screen display’ feature that makes the battery last longer. And because it works with my non-Samsung phone better than the Samsung Gear watch (Samsung turned off some features when Samsung Gear is not used with a Samsung Phone).
-because this is a watch for both casual and fitness use (many choices available for watch faces). As far I’m concerned, I have bought it because it helps me a lot at work (as a Personal Assistant) because I am asked to keep my phone on silent while with a client and it may feel inappropriate to keep on checking my phone every minute for important (job related) messages or missed calls, so I can monitor my phones notifications on my watch. Also, it comes handy when I need to set a reminder or alarm /timer using the built-in Google assistant or Alexa** (that can be installed from Google Play Store and paid for a one-time small fee to unlock the premium Alexa). I can use voice memo as well (recording on the watch and transferring the file to the phone, after synchronizing, where it can be played).
**Google assistant on TicWatch can set reminders on the connected Google account, but, due to a Google Wear software bug unrelated to Mobvoi/TicWatch, I suppose, reminders are never displayed on the watch (but on the phone and all other smart devices) so Alexa adds a plus of functionality. In all other aspects, Google Assistant on the watch works fine with voice commands (examples of what I use: switching on/off smart devices, translating words, spelling, searching for answers on the internet and others).
With my job, it’s important to monitor the SpO2 levels, because I am still required by my P&P to wear a mask and sometimes I ‘forget’ to breathe deeply, as it happened in the past when my levels dropped under 95%. The SpO2 sensor is really useful.
Other uses:
With a 3rd party app like Stocard I store my fidelity cards or tickets (QR or bar codes) and I can use them fast when needed, for example before paying with GPay (NFC) from my watch. For this use, I noticed that one can pay with the watch even if the phone is not connected to the watch (I forgot it in the car). Need to mention it is said that the watch needs synchronizing with the phone every now and then to add more tokens to be used for future payments (while connected on bluetooth).
Other features that I tested:
– Multiple choice watch faces, found on Mobvoi app or Google Play Store
– Fast processor, responsive.
– Posh look and the interchangeable strap size is 22mm so it can be easily swapped for a leather one if you would like to use the watch as an accessory for your smart clothes and not for fitness. In the actual TicWatch version, the previous posh silicon strap looking like a leather one has been replaced by a sturdy look like fluora rubber. For whoever may want to swap it with a real leather strap (size 22mm), this is possible, like I did.
Thinner watch than TicWatch Pro 3 GPS by 1mm. Lighter than that by 0.2 g
Good 577mAh battery. With moderate use of display, sleep function use, O2, hearth 24/7, in smart mode the battery lasts 48-58 hrs. Some people claimed that it could last up to 72 hours (depending on how many active sensors, display’s brightness, and display’s waking up frequency).
(Retina LTPO OLED display should adapt to what the user is doing in terms of power consumption and variability of the refresh rate which is done dynamically to save battery.)
One could argue that the older version TicWatch Pro 3 GPS is as good as this version at a better price, however there are some improvements like:
– Improved durability compared to the older brother TicWatch Pro 3 GPS as this watch’s case has been upgraded from metal and plastic to metal and high-strength nylon with fiberglass
– both have been certified IP68 Waterproof and Swim Suitable however, the present version has been tested and achieved Military Standard 810G
– Additionally, the Ultra’s LCD’s backlight has been given the option to be changed to a variety of colours to choose from the ‘Essentials’ menu (for saving the battery, though, there is an option to be set to ‘default’ white).
– SpO2, Heart rate and heart rate variability HRV sensors can be set to 24/7, useful for monitoring one’s sleep and if you want more data than TicSleep app provides, 3rd party sleep monitor applications can be used successfully (I use ‘Sleep as Android’ paid version because I got addicted to this app and because it has a smart wake-up/alarm feature).
– As previous versions: good speaker, crystal clear sound when used for calls or with the Smart assistants as described above.
Spotify watch app has been added extra functionality, it can play sound on the watch itself, but sometimes switching to listening on the watch it’s a temperamental thing so I recommend using the watch as a remote control for Spotify playing sound on laptop, phone (with Bluetooth earbuds connected to phone) or Google Smart Display. Hopefully Spotify will improve this feature as TicWatch cannot be blamed for 3rd party applications.
I would like to mention that I don’t have too much spare time for fitness but I noticed the automated fitness tracker TicExercise started in two instances for me: (fast) walking and treadmill (indoor run); so with my limited exercising time I did not use many workout programs, but it is stated to have more than 100+ workout modes of which I noticed some ‘interesting’ ones: Tai-Chi and Yoga that I’m going to use soon .
Overall, I am impressed with this watch and I like the previous versions as well (Ticwatch E3 – budget price – and Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS because they run with the same memory RAM: 1GB / ROM: 8GB and Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Mobvoi dual processor system), only this got better.
I own a TicWatch Pro 3 GPS for more than a year and I decided to upgrade to the newer version in anticipation of the new Wear OS 3.0. TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Ultra continues the legacy of TicWatch Pro 3 GPS and is probably one of the best options for Android/Wear OS users.
– Design and Comfort
The watch has a very similar design as its predecessor. However, the outside ring looks thinner in TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Ultra which is a nice change. The strap is a standard 22mm strap made of soft plastic. While I wear it during exercising, I noticed it does not keep any dirt or sweat and remains clean. Overall, the design is very comfortable even when I wear it the whole day, including during the night.
– Hardware
The watch has the same processor as its predecessor, which is not a bad choice at all. Snapdragon 4100 is great for Wear OS. The watch is very responsive, and I did not have any issue navigating through various applications.
One of the great features of TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Ultra is the dual displays. The LCD screen shows basic information, like time, steps, date etc. Through the OLED display you can access all the smartwatch functionalities. This dual display setup is what makes TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Ultra having a great battery performance. I was able to go 3 days with a full charge while tracking various exercises every day. You can set Always On display which will disable the LCD display, but as expected this will impact the battery life.
– Wear OS and Apps
You can load Wear OS apps as normal, including changing watch faces etc. The Mobvoi applications which are coming pre-installed are a great addition. I normally use TicExercise to track my gym sessions and it syncs flawlessly with the mobile App. The TicSleep app offers a great view of you sleep quality.
The watch can track your oxygen level 24/7 or take ad-hoc measurements via the TicOxygen app.
A great addition in TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Ultra is that you can monitor your 24h physical and mental status.
– Verdict
I am very happy with this TicWatch upgrade, and I think that this may be the best option for Android users.
I’ve been using the Fitbit Sense for the last 6 months. There are very little apps and it feels quite restrictive. Enter the Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra! The chipset is excellent. Really fast and fluid. Scrolling through menus is really fast and there’s no stuttering or lag.
I used to have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 and I was lucky if I was getting 2 days out of the battery. I’m getting 3 days with the Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra in full smartwatch mode. Plus if the battery drops down really low it goes into essential mode and you still get the time, date, heart rate and your steps and it last for ages in essential mode. That’s because you have dual screens. The full AMOLED display is excellent. Full of colour and fluid (thanks to the Snapdragon 4100 chipset) and the LCD screen which acts like a kind of lockscreen and looks a bit like an old school watch screen. It uses less battery but still gives you all the info you need at a glance. There’s also the addition of a different coloured background on the LCD screen which is cool. Makes it look more funky. I’ve charged the watch tonight from 15% to 98% which took less than an hour. Not outrageous by any stretch of the imagination.
The watch is really comfortable to wear. The 22mm band is fluoro rubber. It’s weird! It feels really soft but is tough at the same time. The watch looks great. I like the lines that have been cut into the bezel on this model. It has a more classic look which suits me as I work in an office so it looks a bit more professional. It’s a 1.4″ screen so big enough to see most things including pictures sent via messages on WhatsApp etc.
Mobvoi have pre-installed a series of apps which are called TicZen, TicSleep, TicExercise, TicBreathe, TicHealth etc. These are excellent. I’ve actually found myself using these instead of Google Fit and other Google apps, although I love having Google Pay on my phone! It works really well with this chipset and Google Pay is one of the few payment systems to have my bank on it.
There’s also a voicememo app built into the watch which is really cool. Works well and the quality is excellent.
This is one of only a few watched to have the Snapdragon 4100 chipset which will get the Google WearOS 3 upgrade. You look at what you are paying for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and how much this watch is and there’s no comparison.
You can also make and receive calls direct from the watch. You can also use Google assistant via the mic/speaker which is brilliant. I use this all the time. My 9 year old asks questions constantly! You can respond to text messages and view messages and photos sent via messages directly on the watch.
All in all I’m very impressed with this watch and would definitely recommend it. For the money you won’t get a more feature packed watch that’s WearOS 3 proof!
I bought this watch as a replacement for my lost Ticwatch Pro 3, which I absolutely loved.
I went to buy an exact replacement, since I was more than happy with the Pro 3, but noticed that for a similar price there is now an Ultra option, so I went with that.
The watch arrived on time from Amazon, protected by a one time passcode which was required for delivery. As is usual with Mobvoi, it came in a nice box, along with the charger cable.
This new model retains all the great features of the previous one (duel display for long battery life, modern chipset, promised upgrade to WearOS 3 this year), and adds some new nice-to-haves for 2022.
Firstly, after having used it for a week or so, the already impressive battery life seems even better – i usually have 85-90% left at the end of a day, with moderate usage (reading tons of notifications etc), whereas the older Pro 3 model seemed to end up more like 70-75%.
This might be because apparently there is a new custom Mobvoi secondary processor which handles some of the I/O.
The strap is more comfortable than the previous one too, the old one tended to retain moisture after a shower, but the new one seems to dry more quickly.
One new feature (which seems trivial, but I like it) is that we can now change the backlight colour on the LCD secondary display backlight, although the setting for this is hidden under the essential mode setting, so could be made easier to find.
It also seems to wake up almost instantly from LCD mode to smart screen mode – the previous model had a slight but annoying delay.
I believe the new model is also more highly rated against physical stress, although I cannot really comment on that, since none of my previous Ticwatches have ever suffered any damage.
As per last time, this watch still has a load of Mobvoi apps that duplicate the functionality of Google Fit, but again, I can just ignore them, and they stay out of my way. At least they are all called TicSomething so unlike Samsung’s pointless duplicate apps on their phones, there is no danger of getting them confused with Google’s offerings.
If I had to complain about something, it would be that this model still doesn’t support Qi charging. If this was added, I wouldn’t have to carry the custom charging cable around with me, and I wouldn’t have to worry about losing it.
Overall, I am very happy with this watch – if I lost this one, I would certainly be replacing it with exactly the same model again.