The Gizmore Glow Luxe Review: Premium Yet Affordable
The world of smartwatches is on a roller coaster ride at the moment with one top-notch model being released after the other. Gizmore is one such brand that has recently introduced a series of classy, premium-looking yet affordable smartwatches in the market. In this review, I will be diving into their recent release, the Gizmore Glow Luxe.
The watch comes inside a metal box along with a charging cable and a user manual.
The watch is exactly what the brand claims it to be. It has a sleek and clean design. Smooth and seamless lines combined with a level of finesse that is not seen in everyday smartwatches. This is definitely not a smartwatch with a run-of-the-mill design and build.
The most eye-catching thing, without a doubt, is the zinc alloy body and the option of a metal bracelet. The body has a great build, feels good on the wrist and has a dominant wrist presence. Overall, the design is clean and has no rough edges or signs of cost-cutting whatsoever. The brand has tried to give the Glow Luxe a premium vibe and they have succeeded in doing so.
When it comes to performance, the made-in-India Gizmore Glow Luxe carries its own weight. The 1.32-inch circular AMOLED display is bright (500 Nits) and responsive. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly. The AMOLED display definitely makes it an attractive option in a fairly competitive market.
The watch offers features such as a full-fledged health suite and an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, a great combination for fitness enthusiasts. The brand claims a 15-day battery backup (without Bluetooth calling). The watch also comes with a direct menu button and a sports mode button, making accessibility for users easier.
The smartwatch comes equipped with a whole gamut of sensors, making it ideal for measuring a wide range of activities. It has a 3-axis accelerometer, an optical heart rate sensor, an SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation Level) sensor and a gyroscope sensor.
The Gizmore Glow Luxe is a fabulous timepiece that aptly describes the trajectory that the Indian smart wearables industry is taking. Smartwatches are gradually opting for the luxury path as that’s what the Indian consumer wants. While having a full-fledged health suite with features such as heart rate, SPO2 and blood pressure tracking and Bluetooth calling is undoubtedly important, the Indian consumer now also wants a premium design. That is exactly what the Gizmore Glow Luxe takes care of.
Let’s begin with the body. As already mentioned above, the zinc-alloy body is a great addition. Alloy bodies are still a rarity in the smart wearables market and the Glow Luxe fills that void. The overall look and feel of the Glow Luxe smartwatch are substantial. It is simply a ‘hefty’ watch. So, for people who prefer huge dials, this is a great choice. Additionally, the metallic (zinc-alloy) body does add to this. The straps are amazing as well. Be it the steel bracelet or the leather strap, both complement the smartwatch case beautifully.
Having an intuitive interface is imperative and I felt that the Gizmore Glow Luxe nailed it. However, I did feel that aesthetics were emphasized much more than other quarters such as the functionality of the design. The watch has a fully functioning fitness suite but exercising while wearing the watch can be tedious. The massive case size, something that is desirable by many, is kind of a hurdle when performing rapid movements while working out.
While using gadgets, I always use the glass-half-full approach. I did the same in the case of this watch. There are aspects that play to its advantage. The watch allows a seamless connection to your smartphone, making Bluetooth calls effortless. You will be able to browse through music on your smartphone with the help of the watch. The timepiece also has a functioning voice assistant supported by Google Assistant as well as Siri.
The battery backup is okay, if I may say so. With a 2-day run time (if the BT calling feature is used) and approximately 15 days of run time (without BT calling and regular fitness suite features), the Glow Luxe offers a decent battery backup. Last but not least, the AMOLED display really adds the cherry on top. Furthermore, when you put all of this together and weigh it against the INR 3,499 price tag, it’s not a bad deal overall.
