Iāve been using the CMF Watch Pro 2 for a full week now, and overall, Iām impressed.
What I Like:
Design and Build Quality: The watch has an appealing look and feel. Itās well-made, with a sleek design that doesnāt feel bulky or cheap. Wearing it daily has been comfortable, and it pairs well with both casual and business attire.
Battery Life: Battery life has been impressive so far. After a week of use, the battery went from 100% to 47%. I should note that I donāt use the Always-On Display (AOD), but I do keep other sensors like heart rate monitoring and Blood oxygen monitoring on.
Watch Faces: The watch faces look great.
What Could Be Improved:
Watch Face Functionality: While the watch faces look good, their functionality isnāt always up to par. I set my watch to display a 24-hour format, but the āElegant Sweepā face I chose still shows the time in a 12-hour format. Itās a small detail, but still..
Heart Rate Monitoring: Iām used to having real-time heart rate data, but the Watch only measures heart rate on demand. This is a bit of a letdown for someone who relies on continuous heart rate monitoring, especially during workouts (i dont need to record every workout).
Vibration Feedback: The vibrations on this watch are odd. I use the watch as an alarm to wake up early without disturbing my wife, but the vibrations are loud and not very noticeable on my wrist. Itās a strange experience, as I expect a more subtle yet effective vibration. Specially not so loud.
Flashlight Brightness: I noticed that the flashlightās brightness changes after a few seconds, which doesnāt seem normal. I would prefer a consistent brightness level.
GPS Connectivity: The GPS takes a bit too long to connect, which can be inconvenient. However, since I usually warm up before outdoor runs, it hasnāt been a major issue for me.
Detection of workout: When I am driving car it suggests that I should record cycling. Also when I push strollerā¦ Previous watches did not so that. So I had to turn it off.
On the first day of using the watch, I accidentally called my business partner due to the widget layout. I had to rearrange them to prevent this from happening again. But thatās my issue š
Overall I still feel the value for money is great but with some minor twitchesā¦.. Who knowsā¦