TicWatch Pro 4G LTE Review: Solving The Wrong Problems

[@danielsorrell2407]

How has this channel not got a million subscribers yet? Filming/editing/review format is so pro

[@danielsorrell2407]

A heart from the man himself. Nice :)

[@danielsorrell2407]

just a friendly area 51 alien that’s an odd thing to say to someone you don’t know. Have a good day.

[@danielsorrell2407]

just a friendly area 51 alien I said good day.

[@bryce148]

I just love all the Star trek material you use in your videos. You've been one of my favourite KZbin producers for a long long time, ever since your Pocketnow time.

[@MrWu1f]

Though Google bears some responsibility for the poor battery life, Qualcomm are the main culprit. Their watch SOCs are horrible.

[@rafalg87]

I think it's more about the display technology. Watches should have memory LCDs, not OLEDs. I've had a Galaxy Watch for a few months and I'm thinking about selling it and getting a Garmin 245.

[@nordic-chan]

Seriously, I miss my old wearOS watch for the bigger app selection and Assistant, but my Galaxy Watch just does laps around it in every other way that I honestly don't miss it. The battery is better, the UI is better, the hardware is excellent, and you don't have all the irksome bugs that you get with Wear. By this point, I don't even know about Google anymore. It seems like every time I buy into one of their ecosystems it is just riddled with frustrating problems that are never addressed.

[@vinnypiazza4851]

It's true but I can't blame them tbh they didn't have much reason to focus on wearables for the longest times and even the SD 3100 isn't even technically designed for smart watches, it's essentially an older chip repurposed for them. I'm sure better chips are gonna come for smart watches that are likely to very quickly make current watches seem worthless in comparison rather soon

[@nordic-chan]

@@vinnypiazza4851 people have been saying that for literally years now, with no sign of it ever happening. I just don't think Qualcomm cares.

[@Doctor-Hue]

Imagine using 28nm tech now..... :HYPERMEGAULTRAOMEGAGODLUL:

[@ImmortalInflames]

I love your cinematography, subtle improvements over the months as well. So much effort goes into your camera work but so easily looked past because when it is done right, it's rarely noticed.

[@dnzry2218]

Review the Galaxy Watch Active 2 please!

[@retarded6529]

Check @ThaoHuynh

[@dylanwhisnant6772]

Ticwatch instantly is removed from the equation when you realize you can't charge them with anything but a 1A charger or it'll fry the charger

[@alexdhall]

Wait... really?

[@dylanwhisnant6772]

@@alexdhall yes. It says it in the product description and many of the comments talk about their charger (and a couple devices) have fried

[@HoLDoN4Sec]

Bullshit, i have used a 3A QC2.0 Asus charger with my ticwatch for the past year and a half and it still works and charges perfectly fine...

[@ntelas46]

@@HoLDoN4Sec I did also with my E. Now I got the C2 though, I am sceptical about it. It says it on it. I need to find a 1A charger.. Maybe it's the QC that it's saving it. It knows how much it should provide.

[@HoLDoN4Sec]

@DerpyDoge well, whoever uses generic chargers with ANYTHING risks their products being fried anyways so OP has no point in what he says lol

[@robw3872]

Before I realized you were saying Mobvoi, I could've sworn you kept saying "mah Bois" and it made this review hilarious

[@2003JrF4i]

How do you not have over 1 million subscribers? This is by far the best tech channel on KZbin imo.

[@Prince_Sidon]

Here's me watching this video knowing full well I will never buy this watch. I just like your videos, Fisher.

[@jawsilent13]

Yeah don't ... I jumped on the hype train and was really disappointed, especially with the battery life.

[@Jaymo89]

Unfortunately Tizen gets much better battery life. Hate Bixby though.

[@toxmustdie3618]

You are my go to youtuber for everything SmartWatch related, thanks for your continious covering of those !

[@TechVerveyt]

I really hope Google makes a pixel watch. I think that's the only way WearOS will be saved. Otherwise it's going to die a slow and ugly death, Android on tablets did.

[@finerbrighterlighter]

Re-tethered Tech google made pixel slate though. Tablets died nonetheless

As for the wear os is quite a big waste. As for the fact that the ticwatch pro 4g / lte 2020 setting is equivalent to a PhD, it doesn’t really make it necessary for me. I'm currently looking at how to put another operating system on it because it's a disaster.

[@potatosquids]

Pebble is still one of the best smartwatches I've seen. We need more E-Ink color displays.

[@johannlopez4524]

check out the amazfit bip. it's more fitness oriented, even including a gps at such a low cost, which is the main reason i got it. You cant search on it or use a calculator, but it gives you simple notifications from apps you choose. I would say im a heavy user and i get 7 days of battery on average.

[@johnmanley4528]

I would love an E-ink display running Wear OS

[@tams805]

That wasn't actually E-ink. It was a display from Sharp which refreshes less often. Still one of the best choices for a smartwatch and most fitness device companies (Garmin, Polar, Suunto) use similar displays.

[@johnmanley4528]

@@tams805 Wear OS should consider using one of those.

[@Tiralful]

I have Galaxy Watch LTE and I love it. I often leavd my phone in the car when I go out with friends for dinner or drinks. I'm there to talk to them, not surf Facebook or Reddit. I can get calls and texts if I need to, and I even connect it to my car or Galaxy buds to listen to Spotify. I love that I can disconnect from all my stuff but still have basic access if needed.

[@Zyntherion2202]

I thought he was saying "MA BOI" instead of MOBVOI until I read the video description

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

You know when a product review by Michael hits your inbox, its going to be honest & to the point. That's why he (& MKB) are at the top of their game.

[@richiejd7]

Like Floss too

[@AbhishekGupta-qo1bc]

With all other tech review channles having millions of subscribers, the only review format and the voiceover I actually like is Mrmobile.

[@ESCO2]

While a rotating crown IS a convenient feature for navigating menus and notifications it also creates a problem ... At some point it'll stop working the way it should. From experience with 4 different Fossil smartwatches. I prefer this two button set-up and using the touch for navigation

[@GhanashyamSateesh]

I wish there was a non-lte version of this... The bigger screen and better styling are truly great!!!

[@DanielLopez-up6os]

Aaah you listen to Mission Log as well, awesome my favorite podcast for the past 5 years.

[@stingly142]

Great video! Interesting, opinionated and in-depth without being too over-the-top. Subbed.

[@johnmanley4528]

I agree with your analysis Michael. First, I wish Mobvoi didn’t use the Military grade durability for the Watch. Most people don’t need that and it gives it a really ugly blocky, plastic look. Second, I find it ironic that Mobvoi has abandoned the tickle strip, especially given that Samsung seems to have adopted that with the Watch Active 2. Rather than LTE, I wish Mobvoi would have invested in more uses for the LCD screen. For example, you should be able to use the LCD screen with the exercise and GPS activities. That would have really improved battery life and it’s much easier to see in bright daylight. 1-2 days seems standard and the usual disappointing for Wear OS

[@Trifecta56]

Great watch...I purchased it. Still a little bummed that you can't sent text messages with your voice on the watch using the Google assistant...it just crashed the watch software. But all in all its a great watch if your looking for simplicity and all day battery life.... true all day battery life.

[@taltigolt]

whenever i see you i see tony stark

[@RLJ550]

More like Endgame Hawkeye

[@jonnicolas3115]

Is it just me? or the Ticwatch Pro with the Essential Mode on it looks like a normal digital watch. By The Way nice revies Mr.Mobile!😎

[@azkikrx1]

Hi Michael.For something different form the usual Wear OS / Apple Watch stuff maybe try out some full Android watches. Something like the Kospet Optimus Pro with 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 2 chipsets and 800mah battery will hopefully surprise you.

[@zfjames]

I would be interested in a detailed review of the Garmin Venu. Nice screen, admittedly focused on fitness more than smartwatch, but it does have smart features.

[@russdennis7026]

Well I love my ticwatch so much I put away my Gear s3. Having Google assistant and LTE is worth the one day battery life imo.

[@flybriur]

Really? I feel the other way. Having no Google Assistant on the Gear S3 does suck (I am ok without it though), but in terms of wearing and appreciating it as a watch, I love my Gear S3 Classic much more than either of the Wear OS watches I have, because I feel like I'm wearing an actual watch. How sad is it that a three-year-old watch has way better battery life and much better always-on display than watches that just came out? It's really sad. The always-on watch faces for Wear OS are currently a joke compared to the ones on the S3.

[@russdennis7026]

@@flybriur to each their own dude. For what I use the ticwatch Pro is obviously different than what you need it to be. I choose a smartwatch that's best suited for my work environment. And this watch meets all my needs.

[@sisir360]

I remember voting on this poll about a week ago. Nice to see I was in the majority. Great video, as always. Your scripts and smooth animations and transitions throughout the video remain unbeaten!

[@MadSilence]

To be fair! I wanted this watch exactly for its lte capability! 😀 And waterproofing! Imagine going to the beach or the water park! Leaving your phone in the closet and an important call comes in! 😀

[@troys.9188]

Why are most new smartwatches so chunky? Brands used to make them as sleek as possible but new ones are to blocky for my small wrist. My favorite looking watch is still the Moto 360 2nd gen. If I could make a perfect watch it would be that with either a rotating button or adding the touch sensitive side like the old Ticwatch.

[@ebubeawachie]

The quality of this video is remarkable! 🙆🏾‍♂️

[@moranmono]

While I have bee waiting for wear os to get things right, I switched to the galaxy watch. The tizen os if far more capable then wear os.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

I have the last years tic watch pro, and I'm already wanting the Galaxy watch. It's too inconstant. When it works, it's great, but you never know if you actually get that call on your watch when you answer it, or if it won't freeze or become painfully slow. The watch band was much better though, leather outside, silicone inside.

[@The313dash]

I have the TicWatch E and the battery life sucks.

[@jakedrummond6213]

Still here with my casio protrek wsd f20 and I love the dual layer display. Just wish it had a hr sensor

[@rickym.5271]

Casio are coming with a new smartwatch called wsd f21hr. Hopefully it will solve your problems.

[@ayopiop2392]

Mr. Mobile has my favorite smartwatch reviews

[@rickym.5271]

About time you review this watch!!!

[@Oscar-xw7nt]

I dunno about you, but I love the zero-bezel look

[@StephenMatrese]

If they had an unlocked modem, I'd love it. I'm not signing up for Verizon for my smartwatch. I should be able to use a sorry cheap carrier. Verizon plus unlocked 4G GSM (700MHz for ATT is a must) would be great

[@isegrim1978]

Great reviews, thank you Where can i find that LCARS Watchface?

[@johnherbert007]

Hiii. Thanks for the video. Is it even worth buying if I live outside United States.

[@SyntaxAlex]

A bit off topic but what kind of sunglasses are those with the blue lenses? Their really sleek I like them and the wood look of the frame

[@lukenstein86]

can you take a phone call on the watch (via LTE, isolation away from smartphone) but route the call audio (inbound call and outbound mic audio) via a bluetooth headset ?

[@c0pyimitati0n]

In your opinion, what is the fastest, most reliable smart watch? I am currently using a Huawei Watch 2 Sport edition, and it's ok but it's a lot slower than I'd like. Also the battery life rarely gets me through an entire day unless I turn off the always on display. (Which seems counterintuitive for a smartwatch)

[@4dzxk332]

Fossil Gen 5 just needs a borderless display, then it's Gold

[@4dzxk332]

How do you style your hair, it always looks awesome... A video on that alone is definitely worth making indeed

[@bluupzz]

I had the Ticwatch E2 for two days and I couldn't stand how slow and laggy it was, sent er back.

[@RegNatarajan]

You are so wrong. Many of us ARE asking for a smart watch we can use without our phones. This thing checks that box.

[@tonyb92681]

All things considered, which is a better buy: Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle or Tic Watch Pro 4G? (Primarily for GB OF RAM, not for 4G connectivity)

[@yazansakran3326]

Audio is superb in this video

[@iPetrCZ]

Garmin Fenix 6 and you are good to go :-) Sure, no calls, but epic battery life and nice to use

[@johnherbert007]

Which one should go for - TicWatch pro 3 or 4G/lte? Please

[@NewtonDKC]

The continuing lack of rotating crown in any Mobvoi Wear OS Watch is the thing that has stopped me buying one already and I agree that knurling on the top button is a bit of sneaky “false advertising” even if they didn’t advertise it, otherwise what the heck purpose does it serve? A tactile difference in low light to aid one in determining which button is on top and which is bottom? I wonder if they were considering it and only left it out at a very late date, after tooling for hardware was already locked in? As such, Leaning very much toward the new Fossil Gen 5 which - for the first time EVER in Wear OS Watch model history - appears to not have left any significant feature out of the mix! I know, I couldn’t believe it either, but it’s all there so if you want further suggestions for Watches to review, I e is wholeheartedly for the Fossil Gen 5! But yes, I have to say I finally just couldn’t get the TicWatch Pro. It is close, so close as to feel remorseful - but maybe they’ll do it with the 3rd version of TicWatch Pro (ahem, Rotating Crown!!! And 3100 for the 3rd version is a must, giving the ultimate combination of modes, as I do want the ability to have a better always on experience at times (work, gym, etc). The Mobvoi Screen is slightly but appreciablely bigger and looks better than Fossil’s even with the LCD overlay (in this newer version version anyway) as the Fossils all have an annoying and pointless screen rim of non displayable screen (or non screen display) for a few mm’s around every screen which is the only negative I’m thus far aware of. But would love your expert opinion and experience with the device, and thanks muchly for this review!!! The polish and detail is much appreciated!!!

[@Reu_ag]

Am sticking my mi band 4 for now, gets the job done with no Hustle

[@tahanumansimsek]

Fossil gen 5 definitely worths a review

[@9000eldiablo]

I love my Galaxy Watch (not the active), more n more after Wear OS watches' reviews. OneUI on Tizen is just amazing and buttery smooth. Be it the watch faces, the music controls, connectivity, activity tracking, changing slides with the rotating bezel (yup, I give a lot of presentations) and most of all the 4 day battery life with workout. The S-Health Android app sucks but that is easily solvable.

[@Nam3Iess]

Lol I got my TicWatch E last year and while it runs smoothly, the design is so unattractive. I did buy a 2nd hand Moto 360 2nd gen, changed the display and the battery and I love it. It is not as smooth as my TicWatch E but it looks so good.

[@henriwolbrink]

I still don't understand why there should be so many fitness features on the smartwatch models. Many users will not need it and just want a watch with payment, messages and phone functionality when their real phone is not within reach. GPS is also only needed when it is close to the paired mobile. It would save a lot of space for bigger batteries. And more efficient use of charge.

[@jtaraskus]

MrMobile your woice is like Ray Porter's, first time I was listineng for audiobook with Ray Porter I thought it was your voice lol :D

[@drzefkovitsh]

Regarding battery life - if you switch off GSM connectivity, will this watch last for more than 2 days?

[@stevestojan]

From a HUGE tech nerd (I’ve owned every iPad, iPhone, at least 10 Androids, etc) but also a HUGE watch guy (started with a Tag, and after several years moved up to my current collect of Rolex/JLC/IWC (and no..... not “bragging” since I’m a random guy on the internet) and realized that this thing is NOT a watch. Sure, my wife says “why do you need to spend $XXXXX on a watch when you can just use your phone?” Well, there’s no explaining it other that “I’m a watch guy.” And if you’re not, that’s cool. But this is NOT a watch. It’s a tiny, almost unusable computer on your wrist.

[@kopkiwi08]

Any chance of doing a Pro 2020 review?

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

Michael, please review the TicWatch Pro 3

[@GadgetyMV]

I want LTE, need it. On this watch if battery needs to be saved, turn off the LTE, whereas on the competition, this option doesn't even exist. So the only two points of improvement for me compared to the competition is the rotating crown and better looks.

[@stevenXCV]

Surfshark is slowly becoming the new NordVpn

[@theopenworldofgaming5005]

So weird that the KZbin algorithm pushed this video down in recommendations

[@martylinane7014]

- looking forward to all the new devices *smartwatches* coming.. maybe someone will get it right!

[@alibati2]

what is difference between 4g/lte and basic model ?

[@thor294]

i got suckered into buying this watch when it first came out. My battery life is now garbage and i feel like notifications are super delayed. I don't think the watch software has ever updated once either

[@bsnyder4912]

I work in an area that my watch apparently has difficulty receiving a signal in. My phone does not have this issue. I decided to test if switching from the cell's number to the watch number would help and it did. I could reply to text messages I'd previously received on the watch number but on the phone's number, when I touched the reply arrow I continued to receive the "you are offline" message. I do not want to have to give out another phone number to people. They shouldn't need to have to decide which number to reach me on depending if I'm at work or not. What's going on here? For what it's worth, friends with the Samsung Galaxy and Apple 4G LTE watches do not have the same issues in my building when using their phones numbers. I'm disappointed and close to giving up on the TicWatch. I have only one need from a watch, to send and receive calls and texts while at work where I am unable to have my cellphone with me. Fitness tracking, music playing, and things like traffic and weather info are useless to me in a watch.

[@zeliph]

Not a fan of bulky smartwatches. Are there any other smartwatches that is about the same size as the Fossil Sport?

[@leejean5909]

This dude seriously deserves more subs 👏👏

[@tusharf181]

Sir you don’t know how excited I am to watch your video.... its awesome

[@antoniosilva309]

i got a tickwatch pro 4g lte it's bullshit;the up button never worked why is on the watch if i cant use!!!! and it is difficult to use the main menu!!!!

[@yzraeu]

Any news on the Fossil 5th Gen review?

[@craig2100]

Great job as always!!

[@ThanwachaiAnuyoon]

I think I have the same sun glasses as you have

[@jordancornwell4548]

would you recommend this watch for $199?

[@AWilson3342]

Am I the only one here who misses getting to use pebble smart watches?

[@PolarHacker]

Who at Mobvoi thought that “tickle strip” would be a good name? Hopefully if they bring it back they’ll change the name too 🙃

[@theudayakiranvlogs]

Did you said "So" twice a voice over and the actual video @0.16?

Nobody else laughed their ass off anytime they heard the company name? I had to look it up, cause I kept hearing "mah boi" 🤣🤣🤣

[@mazendahhan]

I have tried the TicWatch before, AndI think it has lagging and double screen was a negative thing for me, there is not better the clear OLED screen, the battery is so bad I lastly choosed Samsung Frontier and happy with it. TicWatch looks good, as a big screen but the experience is so bad.

[@vsssmisli]

Thanks for review!

[@TrevorReis]

Where'd you find the LCARS watch face!?

[@jean-pauljesstiece5987]

Slick as hell this review slick as in Tony Stark slick and you just know this guy is the KZbin Robert Downey Jr of reviewers. I have the Ticwatch Pro it's going back to the manufacturer as their website says Vodafone and 02 in Europe. However 02 say no that isn't so. Mobvoi emailed me and said sorry your unhappy but maybe you should change to Voda ha no !

[@Dawn-Shade]

Does the second screen has analog style watchface?

[@roadle11223]

There are only two watch faces for the second screen. There's the stock one on the video and it switches to an exercise mode with more info when you start a workout. No analog.

[@Dawn-Shade]

@@roadle11223 ah thank you for the reply! That's too bad, I don't really like digital clock on a wristwatch.

[@Aeterno91]

MrMobile, please review the new Garmin Fenix 6 series!

[@boosh]

He really doesn't do fitness watches, but if you're into that check out dcrainmaker, his reviews are insanely in-depth and trust worthy

[@Aeterno91]

@@boosh Thanks! I'll be sure to check it out

[@doctorthee]

I still think smartwatches are a useless gemmick, but i still watch all your reviews one them

[@Renaldo015]

It's still too damn big. I just bought withings hr sport and i love it. It doesn't look geeky and looks classy.

[@W_W-f8y]

Can this watch run Chrome or some other web browser?

[@sd-xh4qh]

not the only one 4g. you have forgotten the huawei watch 2

[@tibor29]

Oh wow, I don't think I've ever been here so early!

[@meetansh8068]

Is this the video which was edited on Samsung note 10?

[@PpHT9217]

Should review the one plus bullets V2 dude they beat all earpods when it comes to battery etc

[@d.ritzer]

Got them today and the sound, connection (through 3 concrete walls), and battery life are all outstanding

[@PpHT9217]

@@d.ritzer been using mine all day best wireless earphones going, i tried earpods they just don't compare.

[@matthiasrambally1899]

Please review the amazfit gtr I love your videos

[@richiejd7]

When you want to leave your phone at home.....GOOD ONE BRO!!!!!!

[@tangerinetech5300]

What happened to that video completely produced on the note 10 plus you said was coming out this week

[@TheMrMobile]

Still cutting it. Takes a long time when all you've got is an S Pen!

[@MA-th4ts]

Why don’t OEM’s innovate? I would say Google will just bite all there features and come out with a pixel watch. It’s just a matter of time. Takes all the fun out of competition.