Despite the fact that Mobvoi has been present in the smartwatch scene for years, the brand still tends to fly under the radar compared to its competition. While the tech world eagerly anticipates every new Apple or Samsung watch, TicWatches tend to hover in the background, despite being superior in many aspects. The latest and greatest of these is the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro, which is essentially an incremental refresh of the already amazing TicWatch Pro 5 — now made even better.
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DESIGN
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is an improved version of the TicWatch Pro 5, but in terms of design, there aren’t many significant changes. The most noticeable update is the bezel design. Not only has it been moved to the outer rim of the watch, but its pattern has also been changed to look more gear-like and sporty. The crown is also a bit sleeker and less exposed, now slightly recessed into the body of the watch to avoid unwanted scratches.
The crown design still resembles what Apple offers on its smartwatches, with only slight adjustments compared to the TicWatch Pro 5. Although the bezel design gives the impression that it could function similarly to Samsung’s rotating bezel, that’s not the case. However, navigating the watch using the touchscreen, crown, and multifunction button provides a seamless and smooth experience.
The rotating crown looks suspiciously familiar
When it comes to size, the Enduro has undergone only a minor modification from the TicWatch Pro 5. Specifically, it’s still a relatively large watch at 48mm wide, with the Enduro now 0.25mm thinner than its predecessor, measuring a total of 11.95mm. The new fluoro rubber strap is also slightly thicker than the one used on the previous model, bringing the total weight of the watch up to 75 grams.
Overall, the Enduro represents more of a sidestep in design than a substantial change or upgrade. It’s definitely an attractive watch, suitable for a wide range of occasions with the black model leaning more towards the sporty category, while the elegant slate model is more versatile—feeling equally appropriate with a business shirt and more formal attire.
The Enduro looks great, despite being an incremental change compared to Pro 5
Where the Enduro truly lives up to its name is in the build quality department. Unlike its predecessor, the 1.43-inch OLED screen no longer relies on the already fairly durable Gorilla Glass but has been upgraded to the significantly tougher sapphire crystal. If you’re like me and tend to accidentally bump your watch into surfaces, the addition of sapphire crystal is excellent news, making the Enduro practically scratch-proof. This is even better news for those planning to use the Enduro for sports or other activities where the chances of impact are higher. Combined with a case made from aluminum and nylon reinforced with fiberglass, it’s no surprise that even after a month of intense use, the Enduro looks just as good and shiny as the day I unboxed it.
PERFORMANCE
The Screen
As for the screen itself, Mobvoi displays are notoriously impressive—not only because the standard 1.43-inch OLED looks great but also due to the inclusion of a secondary, ultra-low-powered LCD screen. Essentially, the Enduro, like previous TicWatch models, can alternate between the OLED and LCD screens to deliver dramatic battery savings. While the OLED provides all the vibrant colors and the standard functionalities I’ll discuss later, the LCD gives the Enduro a digital retro watch appearance, where minimalist display is prioritized. You still get essential info like the time, date, heart rate, step count, and battery level, and by turning the crown, you can even view some additional details for each of these metrics.
Enduro is fairly large but comfortable to wear
The LCD can display visually simple metrics while tracking exercises and even includes nice touches like dynamically changing colors based on your heart rate zone. It also features a low-powered backlight with several color options that activate with a standard wrist raise. Fortunately, the Enduro is highly responsive in this regard, as the LCD can be somewhat challenging to view without the backlight, especially outdoors in sunny conditions.
In terms of display quality, the OLED hasn’t seen any upgrades compared to the TicWatch Pro 5. It’s still a beautiful, vibrant screen with a 466×466 resolution, 320 PPI, and a satisfactory brightness level of around 500 nits. The display offers a smooth, enjoyable experience, though the selection of built-in watch faces is relatively basic.
While the stock faces leave a lot to be desired, Mobvoi’s dedicated app, Time Show, is almost essential, as it significantly expands the range of available watch faces, both free and premium. With this app, you can access a variety of stunning faces, from replicas of famous watch designs to vibrant, bold, minimalist, and even animated options if that’s your preference—many of which you can see featured in our images.
Specifications
Despite fierce competition, the Pro 5 Enduro remains one of the most powerful Wear OS smartwatches on the market. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset, paired with 2 GB of RAM and an impressive 32 GB of internal storage. It’s also one of the few Wear OS watches to have received the upgrade to Wear OS 4, which has elevated performance and user experience to a whole new level.
Enduro is still one of the best pefrorming Wear OS smartwatches
Using the watch is completely hassle-free, delivering a super-responsive experience. Navigation is incredibly fast and smooth, further enhanced by the use of the rotating crown. Bloatware is kept to a minimum, with the watch featuring a standard suite of Google apps by default, alongside Mobvoi-specific apps for health and activity tracking.
Health Tracking
When it comes to tracking features, things are largely the same as on the TicWatch Pro 5, with staple apps like TicHealth, TicExercise, and TicSleep. Naturally, Wear OS is at your full disposal if you prefer a different tracking solution, but I found that the built-in options work great. With a wide array of sensors on board, paired with these apps, the watch offers highly accurate tracking of a broad range of metrics, making it ideal for health enthusiasts.
The tracking options are too numerous to list
While I didn’t even come close to using all the exercise tracking options the Enduro offers, the ones I did test—like gym strength exercises, running, and swimming—performed very accurately. Sure, it occasionally missed a step when exercises got complex or when I did half-reps, but overall, it worked flawlessly. Once your workout is complete, the MobvoiHealth app provides an intuitive and clear summary of your activity, calories burned, distance covered, and other metrics—practically everything you could want from a smartwatch when it comes to tracking physical activities.
A standout feature of the Enduro is its support for integration with Mobvoi treadmills. While the extent of this integration depends on the treadmill model, it’s particularly beneficial for basic models lacking advanced display metrics, unlike the sophisticated treadmills found at your local gym. In such cases, connecting the Mobvoi treadmill to the watch provides a clear and comprehensive overview of essential information, including duration, distance, calories burned, pace, speed, step count, cadence, and heart rate. Additionally, the interface offers a colorful breakdown of workout zones, indicating the time spent in warm-up, fat-burning, aerobic, or high-intensity zones—a thoughtful feature for monitoring exercise intensity.
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- Mobvoi treadmills are great for some at-home workouts
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- Treadmill tracking is simple yet effective
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- It’s enough for an effective at-home workout
Last but not least – the sleep tracking. My initial experience with the TicSleep app on previous TicWatches was, at best, mixed, but the Enduro changed that by tracking my sleep stages fairly well. While it falls behind some competitors in terms of sensor variety, the sleep data is serviceable and provides a basic overview to help improve your rest.
Battery
Everything the Enduro offers is powered by a robust 628mAh battery. While it’s not the largest smartwatch battery out there, Mobvoi has done an excellent job optimizing the watch for impressive longevity, especially when compared to some competitors that struggle to last a full day on a single charge.
Essential Mode does wonders for the battery life
With the OLED display and virtually all tracking options enabled, you can get up to 4 full days of use, which is an excellent result. If you’re willing to scale back on features like GPS and some health tracking options running constantly, it’s possible to stretch usage to a full week without any issues.
Of course, that’s if you’re not using the standout LCD screen or its Essential Mode, which is essentially (pun intended) a battery-saver mode that still provides basic health and activity tracking. In this mode, the watch can conserve battery so effectively that a single charge can last up to 45 days—which is, frankly, incredible. While most users won’t rely on it exclusively, the Essential LCD mode shines when paired with the OLED. For instance, setting the watch to automatically switch to Essential Mode overnight or when the battery drops below a certain threshold can easily get you well past the week of usage mentioned earlier, all while maintaining access to the full range of the Enduro’s capabilities.
The pinned charger remains the weakest link in the otherwise excellent package
As with previous models, the only weak point is the charger. Once again, we’re dealing with the small two-pin magnetic puck, which not only disconnects easily but is also incredibly fragile. You’ll need to be extra careful when tossing it into a backpack or similar, as any damage to the pins could leave you relying on Essential Mode to keep the watch running until you manage to get a replacement.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it’s undeniable that the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro represents an incremental improvement over the TicWatch Pro 5, making it unnecessary for current owners to upgrade. However, when evaluated on its own merits, it stands out as a truly exceptional smartwatch. For those entering the smartwatch market, especially if they haven’t experienced a Mobvoi device before, the Enduro offers a compelling entry point. Currently available for around $200, it presents excellent value considering its features and its superiority in many aspects over more well-known competitors. Essentially, it’s nearly a perfect Wear OS watch—it’s got the looks, it can run fast and it can definitely run the distance.
