One of the best Android smartwatches on the market, the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS gets an update, but is it worth the upgrade? In his latest review, Tshaka takes a look at the non-LTE version of Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro series of smartwatches, the Ultra. The hardware tested, including new ECG monitoring without an actual ECG sensor. Tshaka also goes over the feature set and a bit of Ultra history.
Update: Mobvoi corrected an error on their previous materials. The processor is a custom Snapdragon 4100 which uses Mobvoi’s in house co-processor to handle the LCD screen and Essential Mode power. Mobvoi also notes their 4100 is running at a higher 2.0GHz clock speed than the standard Qualcomm 4100.
HRV studies: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19694345/
00:00 Intro
01:32 What’s different from the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS?
03:16 That Bat Signal Backlight
04:34 ECG Monitoring
06:29 Hardware
07:32 Testing the HRM and SP02 sensors
09:09 User Experience
10:11 Alarms and Smart Alarms (In Essential Mode)
11:18 The companion app
11:32 Charging Cycles
12:24 Final thoughts
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Can u recive text messages
btw… I like your shoes sir. 10/10
And Spectreman rulez! Dr. Gori and Karras ftw!
I've been debating the aesthetics of the watch itself but I gotta say it looks really really nice with that watch strap you have on there.
What band is that on the watch I need that. Oh nm just got the answer while watching
Does Google assistant let you send messages yet by voice? Or call? Everytime I do I get the "can't do that anymore" messages
My first time seeing q review by Tshaka, really enjoyed it! The detailed information, flow of narration, all well done! The pacing feels different from many YouTube reviewers and had me hooked. That flow of narration not really needing transitions made me notice transitions in other reviews much more, if that makes sense?
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All these properties are from the "tokusatsu" genre, the Superhero sub genre in particular, which is a super fun genre! I can't say I've seen Inframan myself but it looks like a good time so I'll add it to my list
you don't know how badly i want to get in your beard with a pair of scissors and cut out the grey hairs. it's all i could see while watching this video
better than galaxy watch because of the baterry life…
but come on guys… after weeks of intentional misinformation even Mobvoi has admitted that it packs the standard version of CQ 4100 and NOT the plus…
This is quite a thorough review, he made his research. I like it.
Ultra has the same 4100 processor as Pro, dual processor system is also the same. Second processor is just for second display. So no changes…
I'm here because of the Shaw Brothers theme popped up in my news. 👍🏾
Good review, but small but important correction. The watch doesn't use the 4100+ chipset from Qualcomm. It uses the 4100 chipset AND a custom Mobvoi chipset.
Is it possible to make an ecg when i want or i have to wear it all day !!?
That watch looks really awesome, I am buying it, thanks!!
Haver ever try return anything they will grill and fry you. Tictoc has no return policy so make sure you really like it
Where can i find the watchface it showed?
This was really informative
Did they finally add a rotating crown?
Are you sure there's an ECG? A single pad isn't enough to get an ECG reading (this is why other watches have you touch the button with your opposite finger). I don't think Mobvoi figured out how to get an electrical reading from a single pad during normal use (in the background)
I have the Pro 3 and the Samsung GW4 classic 46mm and love them both. But I am a little disappointed in the new Pro 3 ultra as it does not seem like much of an upgrade and mostly software updates. They could add most if the extras on the Pro 3 with a software update. And the whole 4100 or 4100+ debacle still leaves me scratching my head…lol
i have the E3 and so far I love it, the downside is the battery
Can you check the specs on the watch itself (and the box) mobvoi website says its only a 4100, and not the + model.
you battery indicators on the fold and the watch give me anxiety!
One correction – it doesn't have the Snapdragon 4100+. Just the normal 4100.
Gotta correct you, as this was misleading PR from mobvoi a few weeks ago. There is no 4100+ in this watch. There is a 4100 and mobvois own coprocessor. No qualcomm coprocessor in there. Doesnt really matter in the end product, as this allows for higher clock speed and the battery life doesn't seem to suffer.
That was a very detailed review, well done man!!!
Good review, I have always liked the idea of a transflective display for battery life, but really wish for like a mutant offspring of this and the amazfit gtr 3 where the OS is a lot lighter to get even more battery life.
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9:25 thats where you are wrong. I have ticwatch pro 3 gps and it shows to what wi-fi i am connected
I like this fella
Awesome reviews so far I like this guy's review style.
I love this new product reviewer, for some reason this is only the second review of his that I've seen (the first being Galaxy Fold 3). He literally covers everything to amazing degree, very informative.
Keep them coming.
Red (UK).
Great video, I have the original TicWatch Pro 3 GPS none LTE variant because eSIM version unavailable in my region. This Tic Pro 3 Ultra GPS I only heard about on your channel, the additions & especially with the 4100+ SoC & ECG sensors looks really good. I'm now very much into smartwatches since my first 3 years ago with the very dated Huawei OS2 2100 LTE SIM model, I've pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 LTE Classic but still waiting for 2 months because of a supply shortage.
Great review sir. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work!
Tilt with light in Essential mode … is truly "Essential" ….
I think the ticwatch Pro 3 and ultra are the the best smartwatch for android period
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is better.