I’ve been testing out various smartwatches for over five years now, and my work has provided me the opportunity to try out a wide range of makes and models. In all that time, I’d never personally used a smartwatch that could give me a whole weekend’s worth of battery life, nor had I used a watch with two displays. That all changed with the TicWatch Atlas from Mobvoi, the brand’s ruggedized take on the Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra formula.
After spending two weeks with it, I have to say I genuinely enjoyed having it on my wrist. However, I’m still hesitant to recommend it as a top pick for most people due to a persistent issue we’ve seen with Mobvoi’s TicWatch line for a while now. If you’re considering the TicWatch Atlas, here’s what I think you need to know before buying one.