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Starting from WeChat — lazy 618pacewear watch sports watch evaluation
In front of us, the main focus of this article isn’t on the movement aspect of the device. There are already plenty of articles discussing that. Instead, let’s take a look at how this watch performs from the perspective of an office worker and a middle-aged man at home.
Reasons for Purchase:
1. As people enter middle age, having a sports lifestyle becomes increasingly important. Last year, I had a serious illness and realized the value of emergency services early on—like ambulances and strong colleagues who could help during tough times. The company's support and my robust health allowed me to survive the first challenging day.
2. I’ve been using a Titus watch for nearly eight years now, which has developed water spots and has even sustained minor damage to its rear casing and lens after a minor collision with a Swatch. Initially, I thought about upgrading to a 2K-3K watch, but then I decided it would be better to invest in a new Android flagship phone instead. Under the guidance of Aunt Zhang’s review, I decided to opt for a sports watch. At least, with this approach, I can accomplish multiple tasks efficiently and still stay within budget.
Skipping the purchase process, everyone knows that 618 is a massive shopping event! [Original link omitted for privacy reasons]
Here’s the Pacewear smart sports watch for men and women, offering waterproofing, step counting, heart rate monitoring, GPS positioning, NFC compatibility, and works with Apple and Android devices. It’s priced at 1599 yuan on JD.com.
Appearance Gallery:
Opening the box gave me a solid impression. The overall build quality felt premium, with clean lines and edges. Compared to other watches I’ve seen, the texture here feels superior. I even visited a Xiaomi store to compare it with their models, and while their design is sleek, it lacks the refined feel of this Pacewear model.
There’s a slot for customization, and I purchased the deep space black leather version. It requires you to bring your own protective film. I’ve heard that this applies only to the leather version, but I’m not entirely sure. During installation, I encountered an issue with leftover adhesive tape on the protective film’s surface. It was quite stubborn, and if you pull too forcefully, the film might tear apart. Fortunately, I managed to press out the bubbles without damaging anything. Otherwise, I’d have to pay extra for a replacement film.
Experience Feelings:
The standout feature of Pacewear, and what sets it apart from other smartwatches, is its connection to Tencent. The native interface allows seamless integration with WeChat, giving Android users more functionality than iOS users.
After using it for over ten days, here are some of the most refreshing aspects:
1. You can view and respond to WeChat messages directly on the watch. Many cheaper smartwatches can only show limited text snippets, but this model handles full-length messages with ease.
2. Notifications are prompt, with delays rarely exceeding one second. They often arrive simultaneously with your phone, and sometimes even faster.
3. You can mute specific groups, filtering out unnecessary notifications.
4. Voice replies to messages are possible, which is incredibly convenient.
Driving Experience:
If your phone isn't paired with your car's Bluetooth system, answering calls via the watch is a practical solution. During tests, holding the steering wheel with both hands while using the watch’s hands-free mode proved effective. The sound quality and microphone performance were sufficient for regular conversations in noisy environments. Checking and responding to messages directly from the watch without needing to look at your phone is undeniably cool!
At Home:
When your phone is charging, you can easily check and respond to messages on the watch, saving time and effort.
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A word of caution: Due to permission restrictions, the Pace Wear Hype performs better with Android phones than iOS devices.
Testing it with an Android phone revealed additional features, such as waking up the voice assistant with “Hello Pace,†creating reminders, making voice translations, adding contacts via WeChat or QQ, quick QR code payments, and precise GPS navigation with the built-in Sogou Maps. Although the app ecosystem is still limited, it’s a step forward compared to having none.
Summary:
Overall, it meets my expectations and I hope it lasts a few years. Let’s discuss its strengths and weaknesses.
Advantages:
1. The convenience of using WeChat is unmatched.
2. Battery life is impressive. Without heavy usage, it can handle basic tasks like checking messages and receiving notifications for up to three days. This exceeds the official claim of one and a half days and most reviews stating one day. I’m not sure why this is, perhaps due to hardware upgrades? Charging takes around 80-90 minutes.
3. Bluetooth connectivity with headphones is excellent. You can transfer music directly to the watch without needing your phone nearby while running.
4. The design is elegant.
5. The interface is smooth and responsive. Compared to Xiaomi, it feels more mature and polished.
6. The touch sensitivity is high, though the screen refresh rate is about one second. It’s hard to compare with similarly priced watches, but it’s more sensitive than the Xiaomi Bracelet 2.
Disadvantages:
1. iOS users should avoid purchasing. Many features are limited on iOS compared to Android.
2. Replacement straps are expensive or of poor quality. The 20mm plastic straps available are limited and either too pricey or low-quality.
3. Nighttime sleep tracking isn’t possible, so I’ll have to rely on my old Xiaomi Bracelet 1S for that.
4. Accidentally turning the wrist might trigger the screen to light up. Turning off the wrist gesture function isn’t ideal either since it’s useful for quick access. However, I’ve noticed that unless you flip your wrist at a flat angle, the screen won’t light up. Holding your hand upward or tilting it 45 degrees doesn’t activate the screen, which is quite intuitive.
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