A year after the release of the TicWatch 5 Pro, Mobvoi has released an improved model: the TicWatch 5 Pro Enduro. Featuring an increased battery life, tougher display glass, comfier strap, and thinner design, this may be Mobvoi’s best sports watch yet.
Read below to see what reviewers are saying so far:
The most notable improvement for the TicWatch 5 Pro is its upgraded display glass.
The major update here is the addition of sapphire crystal over the 1.43 OLED screen. It joins the MIL-STD-810H toughness certification and 5ATM water resistance rating to increase durability, but I haven’t noticed much of the sheen you usually get with sapphire. It does resist smudges nicely, and the scratch resistance should keep it looking good for longer, making it a very welcome addition.
Andy Boxall, digital trends
Another noticeable improvement is the extended battery life, enabled with the use of a secondary screen for its always-on-display.
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro boasts up to 45 days of battery in ‘Essential mode’ and up to 90 hours in ‘Smart mode’ with GPS tracking. The watch can also be set to switch between modes automatically to conserve battery power.
While the Enduro has the same 628mAh battery as its predecessor, it has ten more hours of juice in Smart Mode because it uses the secondary screen as its always-on display, switching to the brighter, colorful OLED screen only when you interact with the device.
Dan Bracaglia, Tom’s Guide
While the improvements are pretty substantial, considering the price is remaining the same at $350, there are still drawbacks to be found. GPS accuracy, for example, may not be on par with similar sports watches in this price range.
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro also took its sweet time when trying to lock onto a GPS signal. It could take up to 20 seconds for the watch to get a lock and let me know I could begin my workout. Once locked on, GPS was also a bit inconsistent.
I went for multiple walks during my testing, and the GPS was mostly accurate in tracking my route. However, when I went for a two-mile run at my local track, the GPS was all over the place. By the end of the run, it was a quarter of a lap off from where it should have been. This is an issue I have had with Wear OS devices in the past.
STEVE SMITH, Android Police
And while the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is thinner than its predecessor, reviews indicate the difference may not be very noticeable.
The Enduro’s case is slimmer than the Pro 5, but the difference is infinitesimal. Mobvoi has only shrunk the older model from 12.2mm to 11.95mm with this update – with the 50.15 x 48mm height and width remaining.
Oddly, the slimmer Enduro is also slightly heavier (44.7g) than the Pro 5 (44.3g) – but, again, you’ll be hard-pressed to notice any difference when holding them in either hand.
Conor Allison, Wearable
Overall, reviews so far seem generally positive about the improvements included with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro. However, at $350 it does compete with several other highly rated sports watches such as the Garmin Forerunner 255 and Polar Ignite 3.
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