OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition REVIEW: Premium design, great battery performance - worth your money

The OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition is almost Rs 5,000 more expensive than the OnePlus Watch Midnight Black and Moonlight Silver color variants.

The new smartwatch also features a sapphire glass for enhanced brightness.

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition REVIEW: As India continues to see a surge in the smart wearable markets, the global smartphone brand OnePlus launched its first smartwatch 'OnePlus Watch' earlier this year in India to attract more Indian consumers after doing good in premium Android smartphone segment.

After successfully launching its first smartwatches in India, the company recently introduced a new OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition smartwatch in the country at Rs 19,999. The OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition is almost Rs 5,000 more expensive than the Midnight Black and Moonlight Silver color variant of the OnePlus Watch. I used this Cobalt Limited Edition variant for more than two weeks and here's what I have to say about this premium and beautiful smartwatch from OnePlus.

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In terms of design, The overall design and new look of this smartwatch is beautiful and gives you a premium feel. This smartwatch has the cobalt alloy frame instead of the stainless-steel frame - the 'first smartwatch in the world to use the cobalt alloy', the company claims. Cobalt alloy is a special hypoallergenic material that is twice as hard and more corrosion resistant than traditional stainless steel. The rear side of the smartwatch houses the charging pins and the heart-rate sensor,

The new smartwatch also features a sapphire glass for enhanced brightness. With a Mohs rating of 9, the smartwatch gives you scratch resistance. The Cobalt Limited Edition seems to be OnePlus' attempt to appeal to premium customers. The watch comes with the general 46mm round dial and the overall design and new look of this smartwatch will impress you. Further, this limited edition offers the same seamless experience as the OnePlus watch, offering users 14 days of battery life along with fast charging, 110 workout types, and the 5ATM+IP68 water resistance.

Weighing just 67 grams, the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition is extremely light, making it comfortable during work out and it is indeed a perfect companion for the wrist all day long. With a leather strap and butterfly bucklep, this multi-tasking special edition OnePlus smartwatch gives premium look on your wrist. Overall, this smartwatch from OnepPlus has scored decent markets in terms of design and looks.

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition 1.39 inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels resolution and 326 PPI. By connecting the watch with smartphones via Bluetooth, you can easily take calls, read incoming alerts and messages directly on the screen. The display is sharp and bright and a feature like 'Auto brightness makes it easier to use in various light conditions. You can download a wide range of watch faces from 'OnePlus Health ' free of charge, letting them switch styles whenever they like.

Not just design the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition is not complex and very easy to use. The company has applied only two buttons on the right of the device for easy access. The lower button work as the power button and the top buttons takes you to main applications which include - Activities, Workout, Workout records, quick fitness test, heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, stress and more.

As you swipe right, you will see options such as heart rate, sleep data, music and several other features. When you swipe left, you will see features like workout modes. Swipe down and you'll find options such as DND mode, brightness setting, main setting option, torch and while swiping up recent notifications and messages. The OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition also comes with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. All of these modes worked well during the review period.

The biggest strength of The OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition series is that the device offers a SpO2 sensor to identify blood oxygen levels. Apart from SpO2 feature, OnePlus Watch supports 110 workout modes, including jogging, running, marathon, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling. Other features of the watch include stress detection, rapid heart rate alert, among others. IT is capable of automatically detecting activities like jogging ad running.

The smartwatch comes with 4GB of standalone storage (2 GB for actual use), enough for over 500 songs OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition has 5ATM along with IP68 certification for dust and water resistance. This means that they are water-resistant to up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes. It is also equipped with a standalone GPS with four satellite positioning.

One of the highlights is its long-lasting battery. In terms of battery performance, The 402 mAh battery gives you enough power for up to two weeks of sustainable use, as well as up to a week of power during heavy usage. While doing basic tasks like traveling, physical activities, the smartwatch didn't disappoint at all. It worked smoothly. The only thing this smartwatch has missed is - 'Always on Display features which many rivals brands are offering in smartwatches.

Verdict: Priced at Rs 19,999, the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition can be a decent choice for those who look for a class in smartwatches. This smartwatch has ticked most of the right boxes in terms of design, battery performance, and overall performance. For those who are in search of a lightweight, elegant, and multiple-feature fitness smartwatch, this OnePlus smartwatch is one such wearable.

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