It lacks a couple of key functions though, and isn’t without its quirks.
However, it does deliver some good upgrades, including a better display and more watch faces.
It only gets a 5/5 because I can’t award a higher score.
Nothing is famous for making cool-looking tech gadgets, and the CMF Watch Pro 2 is no different.
However, we need to talk about the elephant in the room.
It’s a big change, and one fans of the first watch might not like.
While the styling is divisive, it’s certainly not generic.
The digital crown is also premium and feels nice and responsive to use.
My only build gripe is the liquid silicon strap, which is pretty thin and not very premium-feeling.
This is another fairly unique feature that you won’t really find on other smartwatches.
The display is a 1.32-inch AMOLED measuring 466x466.
The display is considerably smaller than the previous model, another divisive change.
In fact, for a $69 watch, it’s definitely a decent display.
Some colors look a little washed out, like the temperature dials on my multifunction face.
But colorful faces like the Prismatic Time face definitely have some pop to them.
At a glance, it’s not really that noticeable.
Durability-wise, the CMF Watch Pro 2 comes with an IP68 water rating.
That means it’s dustproof and can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
Basically, water is a no-go, which is definitely a key weak spot.
Let’s start with what you do get.
I generally found workout tracking to be consistent.
A direct test with myApple WatchSeries 10 for an indoor run measured almost identical readings for distance traveled.
The average heart rate was just one bpm off, and the range was pretty much spot-on.
I’ve seen other reviews comment on GPS quirks, but I didn’t experience any issues with it.
As such, iOS Focus modes don’t work, one consideration for iPhone users.
Scrolling and swiping were very snappy overall, and I never experienced any performance lags.
In fact, the Watch Pro 2 is noticeably snappier than even theGarmin Instinct 3I was recently hands-on with.
Throughout my testing, I couldn’t get ‘raise to wake’ to work at all.
Then, out of nowhere, the feature began to work perfectly.
Now, whenever I lift my wrist, the watch immediately springs into life.
Workout detection does work, sort of.
I tapped yes, but the tracker started from zero.
The Watch Pro 2 starts from scratch, which isn’texactlyhow I’d expect workout detection to function.
Basically, it’s handy if you forget to start your workout and need a reminder.
One final flaw, the vibration motor isn’t nice.
CMF Watch Pro 2: Scorecard
CMF Watch Pro 2: Should I buy?
You’re on a budget
You’ll struggle to find a better smartwatch at this price.
I tested all of its main features and it was connected to an iPhone for the duration of testing.
It’s a great alternative, as there aren’t a ton of improvements in the new one.
Really, consider this pick vindication that Nothing is king of the cheap smartwatch.
