2018's BEST SMARTWATCH - TICWATCH E REVIEW

[@DamienWilde]

This watch is astounding for the price!

[@Rkgee]

great b roll and general aesthetic of the video. Review was great too but your mic makes your voice sound a bit tinny.

[@DamienWilde]

Thank you! Sound is always something I am looking to improve, bear with me, with a little time and some good gear, I'll get my audio to match the visuals! 🤙

[@Rkgee]

My bad, i meant sharp, like the s sounds, not tinny. But yeah at your own pace. This review helped me decide to get this watch when i was on the fence. Thanks :)

[@smellydude]

You need to educate yourself on water pressure

[@madamhummingbird]

As an Apple Watch user, the Tic Watch is the only Android watch that made me take notice.

[@ray4493]

I am getting one this late. My budget being limited I was going for something simple with basic features. I grabbed one for freaking 95$ as a result of a big promo code.

[@hoflaychristofer3774]

Best review i ve ever seen for ticwatch SO FAR.

[@DamienWilde]

Thank you 🙌

[@emeresbestres1]

How are google maps working on it? Is it as accurate as on the phone?

[@shockwave2291]

I've watched a few reviews of this watch, but I think this one convinced me to get it. Great production quality btw :)

[@carlopailagao]

Thumbs up for the high quality video

[@dylanhuynh9617]

Carlo Pailagao X. Z. X. Z.

[@munkygrip1977]

Great and objective review. Have had mine for a couple of weeks now and am getting between 36 and 48 hours between charges. The battery definitely needs building up though. I ran mine down to zero for the first 4 or 5 charges and it seems to have helped considerably. Have also had zero issue with the phone connection dropping of or patchy GPS and WiFi that others have reported. Amazing value for money and the Swatch of the Smart Watch world While others have said that it "feels like a toy", that's what a smart watch is to me. It's a bit of fun that will ultimately need replacing and not intended to be an heirloom.

[@muzicmix666]

Love the fact that Skepta was your go to for a demonstration

[@DamienWilde]

I've been listening to grime for over a decade - since Dizzie Roll Deep days - so Skepta is a natural choice as one of my favourite artists. Always repping BBK 🤙🇬🇧

[@muzicmix666]

Damien Wilde my man! Bbk are always on the cards. Don't know if you've heard red card by loweky.. but it's a good tune I found recently.

[@Jolteon52]

Very good review, thanks! (But the beat/rap-music gets annoying after a while)

[@nickolaslr]

Hi! Can you tell us what we can and can’t do with this watch using an iphone? Are the google apps going to work, like calendar, keep and google maps? Thanks!

[@DamienWilde]

Hi Nickolas, unfortunately I no longer own an iPhone so can't really help with what it is capable of when connected to an iOS device. I do believe that it can do most - if not all - the same things as when paired with an Android phone, but messaging would pose some problem I would have thought. It may be worth checking direct with Mobvoi or scouring KZbin to see if anyone else has experience with this watch and a iOS powered phone. Sorry for not being able to help further ✌️

[@LandoWale]

Great video man! Is there any small games that u can play on it when your bored?

[@hamzaozdemir7910]

Hello Damien, how good is the Battery life of the Ticwatch with enabled GPS?

[@akshayjain7526]

Great review! What's the watch face called?

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Great review Damien but as much as I like the style and look of the watch... the battery optimisation was horrendous... sold mine on after only one week.

[@monerville74]

Good video. Probably the clincher in me deciding to get this watch.

[@rogerz5869]

How well does it work with an Iphone?

[@dimasnandito3438]

If you wondering how to change tichealth to google fit, All you have to do to change tichealth to google fit is update all apps like wear os apps, google apps, wear os 2.2, etc then swipe left to tichealth and long press the tichealth and there will be an option to choose between tichealth or google fit

[@neilljansenvanvuuren9025]

I'm currently interested in the watch or the misfit vapor/fossil Q Control, Which one do you reccomend? When It come to the Ticwatch I just have a few concerns: 1. I heard that in sunlight it is impossible to see anything on the display 2. In heard that in the gym the fitness tracking can be absolutely useless, do you know anything about this? 3. If I get up at 6am and go to bed at 10pm with my day (watch wise) consisting of playing some games, fidgeting with the watches settings etc out of boredom, 1 hour at gym and casual messaging will the watch reach bedtime? 4. This question is part of the first one: When in sunlight does the screen keep the nice color accuracy or does it fade? 5. My last question is about durability, considering that this is a 150 dollar watch, how good does it withstand bumps etc? Edit: After actually watching video when I found time some of my questions were answered, but I'm leaving the comment for more opinions. Also thanks for the professional review. The intro was f*cking awesome and this channel is really going places, keep up the good work!

[@DamienWilde]

Hey Neill, thanks for the kind words! I have a few answers! 1. It depends, here in the UK the sun isn't really out enough to actually test this properly! But the weak direct sunlight here has posed no problems thus far. 2. I only use the fitness app to track reps in the gym, or times of sets - for that reason it's pretty good. Whilst play football it seems pretty accurate - you can use Google Fit or the Ticwatch fitness app and both seem reasonably accurate. 3. In airplane mode, it would last easily, with bluetooth constantly on then it may need a little boost - but it takes little to no time to charge via the included usb cable. 4. Err I'm not too sure - see my point 1 as to why! 5. Yes it's plastic and the silicone band can take a hell of a beating! My black model gets abused when I play football and so far it's handled everything I've had thrown at it. Hopefully, that helps somewhat! 🤙

[@neilljansenvanvuuren9025]

Damien Wilde Thanks for reply, it was extremely helpful but I'm still struggling to actually make a choice. I think I'll wait for a special anf the buy it.

[@DamienWilde]

Good man! Amazon has a better return policy, but buying direct from Mobvoi is marginally cheaper with shipping and a discount code (they have lots!). No problem! The video is there to help people on the fence!

[@neilljansenvanvuuren9025]

Damien Wilde Just got it on Amazon flash sale, got the watch, screean protector and a leather strap all for under $150. Glad I was patient, I just want to thank you again for the assistance and good luck with your future videos, I hope all of them will be this entertaining!

[@josephcarlomission1507]

Have you reviewed the Huami Stratos?

[@nicksajs]

What about ticwatch s ? Is battery the same?

[@1111unamed]

Best Real review on KZbin!

[@tdelam]

Had one, don't waste your money unless you don't mind charging it a lot... the battery life is horrible. I had to charge it daily. Needed to plug it in before bed every night. Turn off "GPS" and "Stay On" to get some more battery life out of it but you need to turn the GPS on every time you run if you want to the use tracking features. Also, the gestures don't work as good as other watches. You need to tap or push the button to get the watch face on from the sleep mode. Better options out there for sure.

[@zawaprz]

Trevor how do u turn off gps?

[@CMOSBOSS]

That opening shot sequence was fucking fire. I feel like I ask this all the time but did you switch cameras? That has got to be a new lense at least.

[@DamienWilde]

Thank you so much, honestly means a lot you saying that. I got a few new lenses last year, just really started getting to grips with them. I'm feeling a Collab coming sometime soon, stay in touch ✌️

[@CMOSBOSS]

My body is ready. The shot at 0:25 looks like it was shot ona fucking red. I actually cannot believe you shot that on the g7. That had to be f1.8 right? That shot idk, it is just perfect.

[@DamienWilde]

Yeah f1.7. I might hire a RED one time to see how I would actually use it...

[@cnkilts]

This watch looks fantastic for the price. I have a Pebble Time which had been amazing but needs to replaced soon.

[@CMOSBOSS]

I will probably be getting a GH5 in the coming weeks so I might DM you for some tips on the panasonic ecosystem. Also just a heads up I am using your description as a template for mine because, well it's good and I have not made one yet. Cheers.

[@martinellenberger5838]

Can i use the always on mode, without the risk of Screen Burn in?

[@arunthankachan978]

Is it possible to connect this watch to iPad pro

[@surajbalra123]

you said the user can wear this in the shower but other reviews have said not to wear this in the shower/swimming pool. Other reviews have said the waterproof is only good for rain / accidental splashes?

[@DamienWilde]

I've worn this in the shower. It's fine. Swimming I wore in the paddling area and it was fine. Avoid saltwater, and don't spend all day wearing it in water. For a short time 10/15 mins it will be ok.

[@RowanGontier]

Thanks. I mainly want to use watch for turn navigation while cycling. If I disabled watch gps, and hooked up to phone gps, would battery last for more than 3 hours of riding?

[@DamienWilde]

Hi Rowan, whilst I can't comment on the cycling aspect, I do often play football (soccer for our American friends) for an hour every few days, when I remember to wear my watch it lasts just fine. It's reasonably accurate, and when wearing whilst playing I don't have it hooked up to my phone - I am sure it would last for at least 3-4 hours. But, do not take my word for it, it may be worth testing? Then sending back if it doesn't quite meet your expectations. Sorry I wasn't able to help more 🤙

[@RowanGontier]

Thanks Damien.

[@RowanGontier]

The proven turn nav solution on cycle is to use a smartphone mount on handlebars.

[@demonicangel3096]

How about the c2?

[@DamienWilde]

I'm yet to get hold of one. But I have heard great things!

[@sivaps7494]

How to use this facer app watch faces on this tic watch?

[@ryan10toon]

awesome review! I'm sold

[@1212chui]

Love your videos mate . 👍🏽

[@DamienWilde]

Thank you 🙇✌️

[@t.m.1986]

I really like this watch but the only thing I don't like is that has a speaker on it.

[@daaniskanderjanssen]

I like how you talk about smooth operation while you wait a year for page to load @ 6:29. Is this really considered smooth on a smartwatch? 😮

[@DamienWilde]

To be fair, when the battery is low it can chug along, I should have mentioned this in the vid and explained it - keeping your device close when connected via Bluetooth can also pose some problems (as you'd expect) which when filming I left upstairs plugged into my office PC. At that point of the video I was using Google Fit - which I believe uses the phone app to pull data from previous workouts. Hopefully that clears it up a little, there is the odd slowdown as I mentioned, but for 95% of the time, this is a smooth watch that really impresses at the price poiint.

[@daaniskanderjanssen]

Damien Wilde That sounds reasonable. Thanks for the video and the info.

[@DamienWilde]

No problem Daan, thanks for pointing that out! I appreciate all feedback, I wouldn't want to misinform anyone about the quality of a product! Hopefully you enjoyed the vid ✌️

[@RahulPhillip]

Superb! Professionally reviewed. You might need to change your mic though or position properly as the treble is sharp in the ears even with Bass-heavy headphones.

[@papamilenial4808]

Such a gorgeous device! I was so close to buying it, but a laptop was higher in my priorities! Dying to get one tho :D

[@hirnfaser7245]

Nice mvmt watch face.

[@WalkerBikes]

Very well done video!

[@ypluto_7933]

does it have wifi?

[@DamienWilde]

Yes it does!

[@ashishgaikwad8707]

Can i order this from AliExpress to India?

[@tilaksidduram]

Ashish Gaikwad Yes you can I bought mine of AliExpress less than two weeks back.

[@1854279]

Does this watch provide speech to text?

[@arhamshahzad9491]

Haley yeah

[@wutangclan9063]

What the name of that face watch

[@tatendachawanzwa8439]

NFC supported?

[@DamienWilde]

Unfortunately not. Hopefully on the next Ticwatch!

[@420cm]

Waterproof?

[@vd130]

circumcise me It's IP67 so you can't swim with it, but I think you can shower or wash your hands with it.

[@vd130]

(It's water resistant)

[@terryw5656]

Great Job!

[@castro7645]

Dude can I use it for Spotify on it?

[@joscamp25]

Zeus C. I get mine today. I'll let you know later on! I'm really curious too.

[@joscamp25]

Yes you can but it's more of a controller app if that's what you wanted it for! I love it tbh. There is actually an app called wearify which is much better than the official Spotify app

[@joeysack3459]

Spotify hasn't made an app that allows downloading music onto the watch, this may be because Google wants more Google play music users. But I have been all over forums about Spotify and they are completely silent about this. Kinda disappointing

[@grantpainter]

yup it said on the Ticwatch website very specifically

[@bjoernaagaard]

Okay I'm getting one next month.

[@EtienneJeanTheron]

"Heartrate monitor seems accurate" - proceeds to have the pulse of an Olympian

[@DamienWilde]

To be fair I had just come back from the gym and I'm severely unfit at the moment! Trust me, it's - sadly - accurate!

[@EtienneJeanTheron]

I like the review, the editing and style were well done. Usually 50-60 bpm is what you'd expect from professional athletes, not moderately fit or unfit people - I myself average between 70-72bpm. I have already ordered one, but heart rate tracking and battery life seem to be where this watch suffers severely. I just want music during workouts and check notifications occasionally so it'll be fine

[@DamienWilde]

The average heart rate is anywhere from 60-100 bpm. Most athletes are in the 40s. I'm fairly active, which means I should be around 60, my rest is much lower at round 52 - 55. I thought I had a portion of the video where my heart rate way astronomically high! If you have the watch on your wrist securely, it is pretty accurate, I wear it playing football and the GPS is less accurate, the heart rate is very good.

[@EtienneJeanTheron]

Thanks for the detailed reply, I'll look inti it when mine arrives

[@marufio]

The amazefit beats this hands down im sorry

[@bestonyoutube]

£120? It is £145.99 on Amazon UK.

[@DamienWilde]

Thanks for pointing that out, I think the price has increased since I purchased. Sorry for the confusion! Mobvoi regularly offer 20% discount on their official website which should bump the price down to the £125 mark.

[@bestonyoutube]

Thanks, but I want to buy it via Amazon, so I could easily return it. Is it worth the 145? I had a Fossil Q Control the past 3 months, and returned it. Was happy Fossil gave me 100% money back. The watch was unusable. It was always laggy, slow, swipe/scroll often was interpreted as a click, the touch screen had a no function area on the bottom of 5mm, the magnetic charging clip never stuck, and so on. Is this one a better choice? I saw some laggyness too in some parts in your video while swiping/scrolling. How bad is it?

[@DamienWilde]

Much of the 'lag' is not as a result of the watch and more of my swiping (I wouldn't ordinarily swipe slowly as this to ensure it wasn't blurry for the video and I caught the screen a few times trying to monitor my camera and use the watch at the same time - the magic of editing!) - there is the odd little slowdown if the battery dips into the red or when loading 'big' resource hungry apps. The Fossil Q costs nearly double? Genuinely I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the price/performance and form factor of this watch - plus the safety net of Amazon Prime if you want to return makes it well worth the money IMO - for reference, I paid £126 on January the 15th. It's great for sports too, I use it 3 times per week and find it comfortable when running around a football pitch. I do try and keep it in Aeroplane mode when at work as this extends the battery tremendously - as I say in the vid - you could get about 2 days (I have on more than a few occasions). Charging is very quick though so it's easy enough to get some juice should you need it. Hope that helps.

[@danielghita6166]

Bruh, you just recorded where you live, number one rule for KZbinrs, is don't do that

[@DamienWilde]

Cheers for the concern, but if you can work it out then I'm not worried.

[@seanstr26m123]

This thing is crazy think

[@BlazenHazen305]

I returned this after only a couple hours of having it..... you can’t make calls or pick up calls if you have an iPhone and the battery life is laughable

[@muzicmix666]

BlazenHazen305 that may be because it's mainly android focused. The battery life is actually pretty decent and definitely lasts a full day, with some features turned off, you can make it to two.

[@BlazenHazen305]

Arman Mariachi I realized getting the S3 gear was what I wanted but I ended up getting the Samsung s9 as well, I’m sure i was just tough on it. For the value it’s a great watch the tic e

[@neovo903]

With the battery you have to discharge and recharge it a couple times in order to get it's full capacity

[@nickyvella1]

I heard about 3

[@PrinceRevolver]

That all black.

[@hadi257]

Ticwatch cant be the best smartwatch, the battery itself is the main problem on many users ive read quite alot on google lol

[@DamienWilde]

Which is why I mention it. It is the only downfall of the watch. It's still a superb value option. Which is why I continue to wear it and use it daily. If you're budget doesn't stretch beyond £150 it's the very best 'all around' option for me.

[@hadi257]

Damien Wilde i forgot to mention abt the price btw, its reasonable for the calibre.

[@zawaprz]

For quite heavy use survives ~6hrs... 4 normal about 14 hrs....

[@seanstr26m123]

No it's not. The Pebble still wins

[@JLX5]

If you r going to put some music don't torture your viewers with an 8 second loop for 5 minutes. It is annoying as f***!!

[@DamienWilde]

Hey man thanks for the comment. No matter the feedback I appreciate you taking the time out to let me know what you thought. Peace & love 🤙

[@JLX5]

Damien Wilde thx. It is just a bad common trend these days...

[@marijuana56981]

What watchface are you using at the beginning? Looks like an MVMT watch 😨

[@marijuana56981]

Oh I see 😌

[@fernandoleite6008]

Did someone answer? I'm curious about the watchface too

[@DamienWilde]

It's an official MVMT watchface available on the Facer app. Hope that helps ✌️

[@martinellenberger5838]

I have found the Watchface, but is there a risk of Screen Burn in?