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Mobvoi's TicWatch E2 and S2 lack features for a reduced price (Update: On sale now)
Update, Jan. 22, 2019 (11:00AM ET): The TicWatch S2 and TicWatch E2 are now officially on sale which means we finally know how much the two Wear OS smartwatches, announced back at CES 2019, actually cost.
The TicWatch E2 will retail for $159.99 in the U.S., €159.99 in Europe, and £145.99 in the U.K. Meanwhile, the sportier TicWatch S2 comes in slightly higher at $179.99, €179.99, and £165.99 in the same respective markets.
Is the extra cash worth it for the TicWatch S2? You can find out the answer to that question in our TicWatch E2 and TicWatch S2 review — spoiler: it is.
Hit the button below to grab either watch from Mobvoi’s online store. If you’re in the U.K. you can buy the TicWatch S2 here or the TicWatch E2 here at Amazon.
Original article, Jan. 8, 2019 (12:00PM ET): Mobvoi has built up a reputation for pumping out Wear OS watches left and right, and it doesn’t look like it’s stopping any time soon. The company just announced two new smartwatches, the TicWatch E2 and TicWatch S2, at CES 2019.
Both new watches are quite sporty in design. The TicWatch S2 looks more like a hiking watch, while the TicWatch E2 has a smoother, more approachable design while still remaining fitness-focused. Both are made of polycarbonate, both come with interchangeable 22mm straps, and both have the same 1.39-inch AMOLED displays.
In fact, aside from the slightly different sizes, both watches have the same specs under the hood:
| Mobvoi TicWatch E2 | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 | |
|---|---|---|
Display | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 1.39-inch AMOLED 400 x 400 resolution | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 1.39-inch AMOLED 400 x 400 resolution |
Watch case | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Polycarbonate | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Polycarbonate |
Watch strap | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Silicon (interchangeable) 22mm | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Silicon (interchangeable) 22mm |
SoC | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 |
Connectivity | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Bluetooth v4.1 Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Bluetooth v4.1 Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 GPS + GLONASS + Beidou | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 GPS + GLONASS + Beidou |
Sensors | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate sensor, low latency off body sensor | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate sensor, low latency off body sensor |
NFC | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 No | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 No |
Battery | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 415mAh | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 415mAh |
IP rating | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 5ATM | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 5ATM |
US Military Standard | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 No | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 US Military Standard-810G |
Operating system | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Wear OS | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Wear OS |
Compatibility | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Android, iOS | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Android, iOS |
Colors | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 black | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 black, white (available later in Q1 2019) |
Dimensions | Mobvoi TicWatch E2 46.9 * 52.2 * 12.9 46.79 x 52.21 x 13.78mm | Mobvoi TicWatch S2 46.6 * 51.8 * 12.9 49.45 x 51.60 x 14.39mm |
Mobvoi opted for Qualcomm’s years-old Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC instead of going for the newer Wear 3100 chipset. While Qualcomm claims the 3100 is supposed to improve battery life and performance, early reviews of the Fossil Sport and Montblanc Summit 2 say otherwise. Mobvoi did tell Android Authority that it focused on battery life when developing the E2 and S2, so we’ll withhold our judgment until we put out our full reviews.
In my eyes, the one glaring downside on the specs sheet is the lack of NFC, which means you won’t be able to use Google Pay from either watch.
On the plus side, both watches seem to be good fitness companions. Both come with a built-in GPS (as well as GLONASS and Beidou), an optical heart rate sensor, and a 5ATM water resistance rating.
Mobvoi says the TicWatch E2 and S2 will go on sale soon after CES 2019, though we don’t have exact availability or pricing details at this time.
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