Posted by Alumni from Wired
May 5, 2024
The Xiaomi Watch S3 is an affordable smartwatch with a highly customizable look that includes swappable bezels. It can track your health, fitness, and sleep, bring phone notifications to your wrist, and last several days between charges. The downside' It runs Xiaomi's software, which feels a bit basic, and you can forget about third-party apps. Closing in on a month with the Xiaomi Watch S3, I'm impressed by its tracking capabilities, considering the relatively low price, and the changeable bezels are a neat idea. But I'm also fine with saying goodbye to it. The Watch S3 has too many limitations for me, but it's important to remember that this device is less than half the price of the most affordable option in our best smartwatches guide. Before we dig in, it's worth noting that there is a global version of the Xiaomi Watch S3, but it's not sold in the US, there's no official US support, and certain features (like NFC for payments) vary by region. For folks who like to match their... learn more