Mobvoi is a Chinese tech company backed by Google and Volkswagen's Chinese subsidiary, and its wearable device brand TicWatch is available in over 40 countries worldwide. It has earned high praise for its exceptional design and functionality, having previously won Japan's Good Design Award and Germany's Red Dot Design Award. TicWatch offers a wide range of products from entry-level to high-end models at great value, and previously, here at Saiga NAK, we introduced the TicWatch Pro 5. This time, Mobvoi provided us with the Wear OS-equipped urban lifestyle model TicWatch E3, so let's dive into a review!
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Reviewing the TicWatch E3!
Now, let's go ahead and unbox the TicWatch E3. The box has a square shape and a size that's perfect for a gift.
The sides of the box introduce the included accessories and supported features.
Face-to-face with the TicWatch E3! The black-based design matches the gray color of the bezel, making it look super cool. The main unit features 2.5D curved glass.
The backing card holding the main unit features a stylish design reminiscent of Salvador Dali's "The Persistence of Memory".
List of Accessories
The accessories are as follows:
- TicWatch E3
- Charging cable
- User manual
- Quick start guide
- Product overview sheet
It's neatly and compactly put together.
Now, let's try booting up the TicWatch E3. There are two buttons on the right side of the main unit: the top is the power button, and the bottom is the function button.
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds or more! If “TicWatch” appears on the screen, the startup is successful!
Wear OS by Google
Now let's set the device language. We selected Japanese this time.
To sync the TicWatch E3 with your smartphone, install the Wear OS by Google smartwatch app.
Pair the TicWatch E3 with your smartphone.
Connection complete!
We've connected the TicWatch E3 and the smartphone. You can now select watch faces from the smartphone and check received notifications directly on the TicWatch E3.
The default watch face of the TicWatch E3 displays information such as the following:
- Date and time
- Battery level
- Distance traveled
- Heart rate
Even when wearing it on your wrist, the main unit weighs a light 32g, so you won't even notice you're wearing it. The band is about 20 centimeters, neither too thick nor too thin. The presence of the main unit itself is subtle, giving the impression that it will match any outfit.
You can choose from 26 default watch face variations.
Here is a comparison with the previously reviewed TicWatch Pro 5. While the TicWatch E3 measures 44mm x 47mm x 12.6mm, the TicWatch Pro 5 is 50.15mm x 48mm x 12.2mm. The bezel is sleek and the size feels a bit smaller. Since the TicWatch Pro 5 weighs 44.35g, the TicWatch E3 is more than 10g lighter.
Pressing the top right power button on the main unit once opens the application list. Swiping up and down feels snappy, offering a smooth, stress-free experience.
Charging is magnetic.
Attach the included charging cable to the back of the main unit to charge. The charging cable is USB Type-A.
A blue circle on the battery indicator changes according to the remaining power, allowing you to gauge battery level intuitively alongside the percentage display.
The TicWatch E3 is on sale now!
The TicWatch urban lifestyle model, TicWatch E3, is available for purchase on the Mobvoi Official Website, Amazon.co.jp, and Rakuten Ichiba. On the official Mobvoi website, you can purchase it at 35% off the regular price of 23,999 yen for 15,598 yen, so don't miss this opportunity! It's great for measuring heart rate as part of daily health management, and with IP68 water resistance, it's also a great companion during workouts. The feature-rich and high-value TicWatch E3 is recommended as a first device for your smartwatch debut! For details on the TicWatch E3, please check the product page.
| Product Overview | |
| Name | TicWatch E3 |
|---|---|
| Price | 23,999 yen |
| Size | 44mm x 47mm x 12.6mm |
| Weight | 32g |
| Color | Black |
| Watch Material | Polycarbonate and glass fiber |
| Screen | 2.5D Glass |
| Memory | RAM: 1GB / ROM: 8GB |
| Display | 1.3" HD Display (360×360px) |
| Communication | Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n |
| Screen | 2.5D Glass |
| Memory | RAM: 1GB / ROM: 8GB |
| Display | 1.3" HD Display (360×360px) |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Vibration Motor | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope sensor, HD PPG heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, off-body sensor |
| Battery Capacity | 380mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68, swimming |