Alongside its latest mid -range smartphones, including the RAZR 60 and Edge 60, Motorola presented a new product: a connected watch. Or rather a very affordable connected fitness bracelet. Is it worth the detour?
The historically American manufacturer Motorola, who has been under Chinese pavilion since his acquisition by Lenovo, continues to innovate in an attempt to return to the front of the stage. If he defends himself rather well on the smartphones sector – with simple and affordable models, and others much more sophisticated (and necessarily more expensive) – as well as that of wireless headphones, Motorola (re) launched today on the connected watches market. Or rather, connected bracelets, with the Moto Watch Fit.
What difference? Many, because expectations are not the same for a smartband. With the latter, Motorola signs a shy return to the wearable world, he who had been one of the first manufacturers to offer connected watches with round screen a decade ago. Good or bad thing? Only time will tell us.
A simple design, but inspired
At first glance, the Watch Moto did everything from a smartwatch. It includes the square and refined design of the queens of the genre, the Apple Watch, even if its dial is slightly rectangular and more imposing. And the differences do not stop there: we face a plastic case – with, all the same, an aluminum frame – which confirms the positioning of the product in the category of smartbands.
Its 1.9 inch OLED screen is nonetheless satisfactory: it is both bright (1000 nits) and large enough to offer good readability. On the other hand, there is no ambient light sensor: the settings must therefore be made manually.
As for the bracelet supplied, in elastic fabric which should suit all wrists, it shows that the product has been designed to be an affordable fitness companion. The whole, very light, remains very pleasant on the wrist.
Simple, but effective
Navigation through the different menus of the watch is fluid and intuitive. She responds rather well to orders, even if she can be a little capricious when trying to “wake up” by tapping on the screen. The fonts and icons adopt a slightly childish style, which strengthens the gadget side, but that remains acceptable.
In terms of features and settings, Motorola plays the simplicity card once again. We find the essentials: receipt of notifications (SMS, calls, messaging), health monitoring (sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen) and sporting monitoring (more than a hundred sports, IP68 and 5atm certification). That said, the features remain limited.
He is not not possible to answer callsnor send sms or emails from the watch. Health data is rudimentary, but rather correct for consumer use.
Application and personalization
Incompatible with iOS, the Watch Fit motorcycle works under RTOSan owner operating system that does not allow you to install new applications. We will therefore have to be satisfied with on -board features.
The companion application, Moto Watch OSreflects the spirit of the product: simple (again) and effective. It offers a history of activities, some settings, and a limited possibility of personalization. Some dials are offered, but you should not expect a wide variety.
Solid autonomy
The real asset of this watch is undoubtedly its autonomy. Thanks to limited, but well -optimized features, its 300 mAh battery holds up to two weeks Without recharge. Of course, it depends on the use-an intensive sports monitoring will empty it faster-but overall, endurance is there. And it’s very appreciable.
Conclusion
Accessible and affordable (80 euros)the Motorola Watch Fit is aimed as much to people who wish to remain connected without excess as to amateur athletes do not seek an extensive analysis of their performance. It remains an honest entry -level product, with neat design, with good autonomy and mastered basic functions. A discreet return of Motorola in the universe of connected watches which leaves us a little hungry. To see what the brand has in store for us.
