The 1.96-inch AMOLED display of Nothing's CMF Watch Pro is certified IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Thus far, Nothing has produced some distinctive-looking products, such as the Nothing Phone and the Nothing Buds, which live up to the brand's promise of offering a distinct user experience that it says other manufacturers don't offer. It costs money to have this special experience. Because of this, the brand's items are more expensive and target affluent consumers. The brand Nothing intended to satisfy the demands of budget consumers at a reduced price point while keeping their emphasis on intriguing designs, as was evident from the pricing point when Nothing creator Carl Pei unveiled its inexpensive CMF range of products. As everyone knows, CMF stands for finish, material, and color.
So, did CMF manage to meet Nothing's expectations for quality and oomph factor in their products? After using the CMF Watch Pro for a few months, I've come to the following conclusions regarding Nothing's initial low-cost smartwatch.
Cost of CMF Watch Pro
The CMF Watch Pros is priced in India at Rs. 4,499, which is the same as most low-cost smartwatches. For this low cost, it focuses on fulfilling all the necessary requirements.
You get a smartwatch, strap, charging cord, and user manual within the simple retail box.
There are four color options for it. I was given this watch for evaluation, and it has an orange finish with an orange silicone band and a chrome watch casing. The Dark Grey finish comes next, including a black silicone band and a matte-finished Dark Grey watch case. Additionally, there is an Ash Grey finish that features a grey silicone band paired with the same matte-finished dark grey watch case. Nothing has now announced an additional variation including a white strap and a silver case. To put it briefly, there are lots of options available.
CMF Watch Pro Review: Features and Design
The orange color is a little too strong for my taste, and I thought the orange finish was really gaudy, especially paired with the chrome casing that glows whenever light hits it. Those who like a more understated appearance might be more drawn to the Dark Grey color option; if you'd rather have a grey watch band, you might go with Ash Grey.
The smartwatch has a simple design with a button on the right side, albeit it can be challenging to press at times. There's also a speaker grille and a microphone.
Despite having a rectangular aluminum alloy case, the smartwatch feels surprisingly light to wear. Because the attached strap is composed of premium silicone, I didn't experience any pain while using it on a regular basis. The watch feels smooth to the touch, and the hook is not as picky as one might anticipate from a watch this cheap. The smartwatch feels and looks far nicer than anything else in this price range, even though it weighs only 47g with the strap. It is similar in size to the Apple Watch Ultra, measuring 46.9 x 39.87 x 11.4 mm (H x W) and being rather thick (11.4 mm).
The smartwatch has a 1.96-inch AMOLED display that claims to be 600+ nits bright and has a resolution of 410 x 502 pixels. You do not notice the notably thick bezels surrounding the display as much because most watch faces have a blacked-out background—that is, until you use the fully-colored watch face. For a smartwatch priced at this level, the IP68 certification for dust and water protection is appropriate. It includes all the required sensors for tracking heart rate, sleep, stress, and SpO2 in addition to built-in GPS and Bluetooth 5.3.
CMF Watch Pro Evaluation: Effectiveness
The companion app for CMF Watch Pro is called CMF Watch, and it can be found on the App Store and Play Store. In order to modify or adjust some of the watch's functionalities, pairing the smartwatch with the smartphone is important. I was able to sync it with my iPhone after a few attempts, and it functioned well. Even if the watch and the app are updated frequently, the application frequently logs you out of your account. The watch's GPS tracking capability and connectivity problems between the smartphone and companion app have already drawn a lot of complaints from customers, yet the problem still exists four months later.
