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Since its launch earlier this year, the OnePlus Watch 3 has only been available in a single (and large) 46mm case size. While I love the big, bulky design, that’s not true for everyone, and understandably so. Seemingly in direct response to that, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Watch (43mm).
The OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) is exactly what the name suggests: a repackaging of the OnePlus Watch 3, but in a smaller 43mm-sized case. If you like the specs and features of the regular OnePlus Watch 3 but can’t deal with its size, this new version should be perfect.
I’ve been wearing the OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) for about a week, and for the most part, I’m impressed. While the compact size means you have to make some compromises in battery life and health tracking, you’re still getting about 90% of the OnePlus Watch 3 experience in a smaller, lighter, and more affordable smartwatch.
Which version of the OnePlus Watch 3 would you choose? 10 votes OnePlus Watch 3 (46mm) 50 % OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) 50 %
The smaller and lighter OnePlus Watch 3 you’ve been waiting for
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Going from a 46mm case to a 43mm one is a significant decrease, and as you’d expect, it means everything about this new OnePlus Watch 3 is smaller than the original version.
Compared to the larger OnePlus Watch 3, the OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) takes up significantly less space on my wrist. As someone with very small and bony wrists, just one side-by-side photo immediately shows what I’m talking about. While I’ve grown to like oversized watches, there’s no doubt that the OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) looks better suited to me than its larger sibling.
Additionally, and perhaps even more important than its physical size, the OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) is also significantly lighter. While I never thought the 81g OnePlus Watch 3 was uncomfortably heavy, going to the 59g OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) has been a treat. I sometimes forget I’m wearing it in a way I never did with the larger model, and the smaller, lighter body has made the 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 much more comfortable for sleep tracking, too.
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