Review OnePlus Watch 3 to be seen with

Souhayla Badwy

After the success of the OnePlus Watch 2, OnePlus releases the Watch 3, with more new functions. For example, the new version must have an improved design with new materials, a new layout, a curved strap design and an improved algorithm. You can read whether this is true in this review. I tested the watch and share my experiences in this review.

Design

The OnePlus Watch 3 is available in two elegant colors: Emerald Titantium with a green band and Obsidian Titanium with a black belt. Both variants have a stainless steel buckle, which strengthens the premium feeling. The closure is easy to adjust for everyone, thanks to a pin that falls in one of the many holes.
The stainless steel housing is reinforced by a titanium alloy edge with a strong PVD coating, which ensures extra durability. The 2D-Sapphire crystal glass ensures a clear and scratch-resistant screen. The smartwatch retains the elegant appearance of its predecessor, but does have a single refined improvements. The screen itself has a diameter of 38 mm and has 466 x 466 pixels with a maximum brightness of 2200 Nits. Thanks to the energy -efficient optimisations, the screen is not only pleasant to look at, but also contributes to the long battery life.
There are approximately 20 dials available via the Ohealth app and the watch is watertight, making it suitable for extreme conditions. Due to the size, the device is less suitable for the narrow wrist.

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Duration
One of the biggest plus points of the OnePlus Watch 3 is the battery life. In Smart Mode the watch lasts for up to 5 days, while the energy -saving mode extends the lifespan to no less than 16 days. That is striking, because many watches in this class have to be charged (almost) every day. Moreover, the fast charging technology ensures that a charging of just 10 minutes is sufficient for a full day of use. A USB-C charging cable with the magnetic ‘charging round’ is included, the plug does not.

Performance
These achievements are possible thanks to the Dual-Engine architecture, consisting of the Snapdragon W5 ‘Performance’ chipset and the BES2800 MCU ‘Efficiency’ chipset. Together these chipsets ensure smooth operation without unnecessary energy consumption. In addition, OnePlus has increased the battery capacity from 500 mAh to 631 MAH, which has a direct influence on the efficiency and speed of the watch. The smartwatch has 2 GB of memory and 32 GB of storage space. WiFi is available up to and including Wi-Fi 4 and in terms of Bluetooth he has Bluetooth 5.0. NFC is available for use in combination with Google Wallet, so that you can make contactless payments with your smartwatch.

Health and fitness
The OnePlus Watch 3 has a series of health functions, including heart rate measurement, blood oxygen monitoring, sleeping tracking and now also polish measurement measurement. Thanks to the improved sensors, measurements are even more accurate, which gives athletes and health -conscious users extra insight into their performance and well -being.
The smartwatch also offers support for 100+ sports fashion, including 11 professional sports modes. From running and cycling to skiing and yoga.

Google Wear OS
Wear OS is the Google platform for simple coupling and synchronization with Android smartphones and control of all tasks of a smart watch with an extensive set of functions and workouts. A standard set of apps is installed including Google Assistant, Wallet and Maps; In addition, there are many extra apps to install.
Thanks to the improved antenna designs, the OnePlus Watch 3 offers stable and connectivity, so that notifications, music controls and contactless payment work effortlessly.

Conclusion
With the Watch 3, OnePlus creates an impressive smartwatch. The stylish design, the powerful battery and the extensive health functions make this watch a good choice for users who are looking for a reliable smartwatch. The OnePlus Watch 3 of many competitors in particular distinguishes the longer battery life. In combination with a OnePlus phone, there is extra functionality. It is only for use with Android phones and it is only available in one big size.

Suggested retail price: € 349,-
Plus points:
+ impressive battery life (up to 16 days)
+ stylish and sustainable design
+ powerful and efficient chipset
+ extensive health and sports functions
+ Fast charging technology

Cons:
– only in one size and only for Android
– Full functionality in combination with OnePlus phone
– No LTE option