Timex iConnect Active: A no-frills watch that lags behind competition
The Timex Active
may have a slight design advantage, but the cheapest smartwatch from the US
watchmaker is largely outmanoeuvered by competition in terms of features and
fitness tracking abilities. Activity trackers that are even cheaper, such as
the Mi Band 4 (Rs 2,299), make for a better investment if the goal is to simply
track movement, performance metrics and heart rate. And if one prefers
maintaining the illusion of wearing an actual watch, there’s also the Noise
Colorfit Pro 2 (Rs 3,499) and, more recently, the Realme Watch (Rs 3,999) to
consider in the price range.
The
reason why a basic watch with
limited functionality warrants a full review is that many entry-level smartwatches have
this annoying ability to bungle simple tasks such as tracking steps and sleep,
and relaying phone notifications. So there are things to be careful about while
choosing a smartwatch. Here’s how the Timex iConnect Active
does — and does not — meet expectations.
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