In recent years, the development momentum of smart bracelets has been strong and the functions have been continuously enriched. However, this also puts a lot of pressure on the smartwatch. To meet this challenge, some smartwatches have opted to incorporate more advanced features and use high-end materials to create high-end products. Others have chosen to compete with the bracelet by offering more features at a more affordable price**.
In my experience after a month of use, the Redmi Watch 4 is probably the best of the entry-level smartwatches. First of all, its large screen is very eye-catching, 1The 9-inch size, 390x450 resolution, and the fine arrangement of the display make it look very clear. Even when reading notifications, a large amount of text does not appear blurry. If you choose a watch face with textures or thin lines, its lines and textures will also be clearly visible. In addition, the Redmi Watch 4 screen has a maximum brightness of 600 nits, and the reflectivity is low, just over 4%. This means that the screen content remains clearly visible when used outdoors.
Another advantage of the Redmi Watch 4 is its refined texture. The fuselage is made of a matte aluminum alloy middle frame and a stainless steel crown, which looks very high-end, not like a **499 yuan product. Although the back of the watch is made of plastic, this does not affect its overall texture. The strap can be quickly replaced, and the default 499 yuan version is a TPU rubber strap. If you're looking for a touch of texture, a leather or Milanese metal strap would be a good choice.
In terms of features, the Redmi Watch 4 is significantly better than the bracelet. It is the first Redmi watch to support Kuwo OS. With Magic Hub, you can operate headphones, TVs, smart speakers, and more. If you own a series of products from the Mi Home ecosystem, the Redmi Watch 4 is a watch that can save you a lot of time and save you the trouble of opening the app or looking for a remote control. In addition, the watch can also push real-time progress information for taxi and food delivery. When waiting for the car in winter, you don't want to hold your phone all the time, and the Redmi Watch 4 is a very useful watch. In terms of commonly used functions, it supports NFC bus card, WeChat and Alipay payment, remote control photography, etc. There has also been an improvement in health monitoring, mainly in the use of four-channel sensors that monitor heart rate and blood pressure throughout the day.
Overall, the Redmi Watch 4 is a very good entry-level smartwatch for this price point. Compared to the bracelet, it has a longer battery life, a larger screen, and a better display. I think the biggest advantage is that it can be played via bluetooth. When there is an incoming call, you don't need to check the message on the bracelet and then go to get the phone. In addition, the Redmi Watch 4 is a watch with a refined appearance and rich functions, which is only one or two hundred dollars more expensive than the bracelet. So, unless you're particularly into the lightness of the bracelet, I recommend buying this smartwatch.