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The OnePlus Watch 4 just made a slightly surprising debut, stepping in as the company’s latest smartwatch without much lead-up. I’ve been using the OnePlus Watch 3 for more than a year, and it’s still one of my top recommendations for anyone shopping the Wear OS market. Between its excellent battery life, consistently smooth performance, and Apple-like rotating crown, it’s an easy device to live with day to day.
Which is probably why the Watch 4’s arrival lands a bit flat. As a OnePlus Watch 3 owner, I don’t see myself upgrading this time around. There just aren’t enough reasons to replace what’s already working so well on my wrist.
Would you upgrade from the OnePlus Watch 3 to the Watch 4? 19 votes Yes. 5 % No, I'd stick with my Watch 3. 74 % I wouldn't purchase from the OnePlus lineup. 16 % Maybe after reviews. 5 %
One size does not fit all
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Before even getting into performance or battery life, the first disappointment of the OnePlus Watch 4 launch is that OnePlus stuck with a single, oversized case again. Like the previous model, it measures around 47mm.
The lack of a smaller option was one of my biggest complaints about the OnePlus Watch 3, so I was genuinely excited when the company introduced a 43mm version months later. Since I already owned the flagship, though, I didn’t bother picking up a second model. Instead, I assumed the fourth generation would finally offer two sizes at launch.
I would have jumped at the chance to pick up the OnePlus Watch 4 in a smaller case, especially for workouts and sleep tracking, where the Watch 3 feels bulky on my wrist. The newest generation refines the hardware with a 13% lighter and 6% thinner titanium build, plus I appreciate the more premium finish. Unfortunately, it’s just not enough of a change to justify a purchase, especially when the overall size and wearability remain mostly the same.
Battery life isn’t a reason to upgrade either
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