There are various smartwatches in the market currently under the Rs 5000 bracket users can choose from. Indian consumer brands like Zebronics and MoLife have stepped into the fray when it comes to offering such wearables. Another Indian brand, Play, recently launched a smartwatch called Playfit Strength. During the time of launch, the company had noted that Playfit Strength is rugged and aimed at users into sports. The company also claims that the smartwatch can last up to 5 days for non-stop use. It also has an IP67 rating which protects it from dust, water, and dirt. The Playfit Strength also enables customers to handle calls, messages, and similar notifications without constantly checking their smartphones. It is currently priced at Rs 4999, and we find out if the smartwatch is worth the money.
Playfit Strength smartwatch review: Build and design
My first impression looking at the Playfit Strength was that this watch is not delicate. The company mentions the watch is rugged, and it fits the description as the watch looks rough and tough and can be used by people who are into sports or for trek lovers who like roughing it. The smartwatch has a round dial and a silicone strap, which is not smooth and has a rough-ish texture. However, it does not compromise on the comfort and stays on the wrist comfortably, but it is not light enough that you will miss its presence. The smartwatch comes with only one strap and does not have an alternate in case users want to switch if their strap gets sweat marks, which it will, after continuous use.
The next thing you do after switching on the watch is looking for watch faces, for which you have to download the Playfit app, applicable for Indian users. Users can get confused here as they will find two Playfit apps with almost identical designs. You should go for the one which is orange in colour and mentions IoT wearables. As of now, Playfit Strength does not give options to change watch faces, which I found a little inconvenient. This is because the watch face which comes right out-of-the-box may not be at par to everyone’s liking.
As the dial on the watch moves, it hides details like steps, calories or miles, which the user might want to check as soon as they look at the watch. Even though the smartwatch gives all the details looking at it, the UI of the watch has room for improvement. The touch and display of the smartwatch are fairly decent and the smartwatch has brightness up to 5 pointers. The brightness is sufficient in normal lighting but when you …….