Last Updated on March 31, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Lenovo is deepening their trade in the smartwatch industry and the Lenovo Watch 9 is a testament to that claim. A low price hybrid smartwatch built with top grade durable materials plus has all the standard fitness tracking features built-in making it a great choice for the Swiss purists. The Lenovo watch 9 specs and appearance makes it a perfect choice for both men and women.

Lenovo Watch 9 Full Specifications

EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.0 / 5) Battery: (4.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (3.5 / 5) Features: (2.4 / 5) Price: (3.8 / 5) Average: (3.6 / 5)
WHERE TO BUY	BUY AT GEARBEST
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Lenovo Watch 9
Device type	Hybrid/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	--
Successor	--
Released date	June, 2018
Ideal for	Men and women
DISPLAY
Display type	Analog display
Display size	1.5 inches
Screen resolution	--
Density
Input type	1 physical button
Multi-touch	No
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	40 x 40 x 11.2 mm
Weight	53 grams
Casing material	Stainless steel
Strap/band material	Silicone
Bezel Material
Band size	--
Screen protection	Sapphire glass
Water resistant	Yes, 5ATM
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Black
MEMORY
RAM	--
Internal storage	--
Memory card slot	--
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart v5.0 LE
Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No
GPS	No
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Cellular Technology	None
SIM slot	No
Band	--
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather forecast	Yes
Facebook notifacation	Yes
Twitter notification	Yes
Whatsapp notification	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep tracking	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Distance covered	Yes
Steps climbed	Yes
Calories burnt	Yes
Calories Consumption	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	--
Bluetooth music	--
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Pedometer	Yes
Accelerometer	--
Magnetometer	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes, pulse flash via phone camera
Barometer	No
Gyroscope	--
Ambient light	Yes
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Proprietary OS
Chipset	--
CPU
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Replaceable CR 2032 battery
Battery capacity	--
Battery life	Standard : 240 days
Charging	Not rechargeable
Charging time	None
MISC
Payment system	None
Compatibility	Android and iOS
Companion app	Lenovo Watch app
Customizable watch face	--
Interchangeable band	Yes
Voice command	No
BOX CONTENTS
	Lenovo Watch 9
	Strap
	Quick starter guild

Lenovo Watch 9 Features

1. The Design

Lenovo Watch 9 with a simple design yet beautiful and captivating is a great choice for anyone. It will pass as an entry-level smartwatch. The watch 9 has mechanical hands coated with a luminous material that makes the dial hands visible in the dark. The case is made of 316L stainless steel the same material used on many high-end smartwatches while the straps are well designed that you had presumed at first sight it is leather, actually it is made of silicone material which is interchangeable.

The watch 9 has an OLED display with a 1.5 inches screen size plus a LED indicator at the 12th-hour mark which indicates a successful Bluetooth connection. Worthy to note, the display is quite visible under bright sunlight, so you won’t be stretching your eyes trying to see the interface outdoor. The screen is tightly sealed against dust and water penetration and it is protected with sapphire glass which is also used on many smartwatches. The watch 9 is very sleek thanks to the slim design, it measures just 11.2 mm thick.

2. Battery Life

Lenovo Watch 9 is powered by a replaceable CR-2032 battery which the manufacturer says will last up to 240 days before there might be a need to change the battery.

3. Water Resistance/Protection

The Lenovo watch 9 has a 5ATM rating which means it is water-resistant up to 50 meters underwater. It is safe to wear this under rain or perhaps to the shower. It is swim-proof and can be worn to the pool or ocean. So for avid swimmers looking to track their swimming activities, the watch 9 will serve perfectly fine.

4. Activity/Fitness tracking

Inside the Lenovo watch, 9 are pedometer, gyroscope and an accelerometer which makes it an ideal choice for fitness tracking. The watch 9 can track your steps, distance and is also capable of sedentary moments reminder all geared towards helping you stay fit.

The Lenovo watch 9 doesn’t have an optical heart rate sensor that should have automatically monitor heart rate as you will find on Lenovo watch X or X Plus, rather it does this in a different way by measuring your heart rate through the Lenovo watch app using a flash and your smartphone camera.

This leaves a lot of doubts on the accuracy of the heart rate readings, but it certainly gives you a close picture of what your heart rate readings are at any particular moment.

Unfortunately, the Lenovo watch 9 lacks inbuilt GPS, however you can still access GPS functions by connecting to your phone GPS. Through the Lenovo watch app, you can view all the recorded stats like heart rate, steps, and distance. Here is a summary of fitness tracking features the Watch 9 is capable of tracking;

• It lets you track steps, distance covered and sedentary periods.
• It is capable of measuring heart rate via the Lenovo app.
5. Notifications & Application

The Lenovo watch 9 is a perfect companion for your phone that lets you stay connected and updated with notifications from your phone. When connected to compatible phone. It notifies you when there is a new email, call, messages and other notifications from both native and third party apps on your phone.

From the Lenovo watch app, you can setup reminders, alarm, schedules and do-not-disturb mode. The watch vibrates when there is a new notification.

Pros

• A hybrid watch with fantastic design.
• It has a long battery life.
• It is built to last with durable materials.
• It is swim-proof.
• A low price hybrid smartwatch, less than $30 on GearBest.

Cons

• There is no NFC, Wi-Fi or GPS.
• Very little memory space, no storage of files.
• Very limited features.

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