Review: CMF Watch Pro 2

Introduction

• Previous model: AMF Watch - good under 5K but had flaws
• New model: CMF Watch Pro 2 with significant changes and new features

Design

• Overall design: Major change, looks unique in its price range
• Size: More apt with a round aluminium bezel, swappable bezel
• Aesthetics: Modern, bold look; multiple bezel options (flat, rounded)
• Customization: Easy to swap bezels and straps; various strap options (silicone, leather)
• Top Features: Comfortable, not too thick or heavy (40g), IP68 rating for water resistance, speaker and mic for calls

Display

• Type: AMOLED panel
• New Features: Auto brightness support, sharp and colorful, responsive touch
• Additional Features: Raise to wake, double tap to wake, Always On Display (AOD) with smart detection

User Interface (UI)

• Experience: Improved from the first model, no major issues
• Customization: Animated watch faces, customizable colors, functions
• Widgets: Four widget pages, customizable in-app
• Gestures: Similar to Apple Watch (e.g., rotate wrist to answer calls)
• Interactivity: Quick settings, non-actionable notifications with preset replies, rotating crown with haptics

Health and Fitness Features

• Sensors: Standard sensors, Bluetooth 5.3, built-in GPS
• Monitoring: Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking
• Activity Tracking: Step count, calories, 7-day activity score
• Workouts: Multiple types but lacks swimming workout, workout detection, warm-up exercises

App Integration

• App: CMF Watch App, available for Android and iOS
• Customization: Comprehensive options for watch settings (e.g., 24/7 heart rate monitoring)

Battery Life

• Battery: 305 mAh, rated 11 days typical use, 9 days heavy usage
• Performance: Lasted 4-5 days with all features on
• Charging: Magnetic charger, 100% in 1.5 hours

Conclusion

• Price: Silicon strap variant - 4,999 INR; Leather strap variant - 5,499 INR
• Pros: Fixes most issues of the first model, premium look, customizable, better display, new UI features, improved battery life
• Cons: Missing swimming workout, still no actionable notifications
• Overall: A solid smartwatch option under 5K