exercise makes smart more stylish steel hr first impressions

Withings is a company from France, known worldwide as a manufacturer of wearable health monitoring devices. With the philosophy of creating smart products and applications to enhance physical health, it integrates new technological means to improve human physical fitness in the simplest way.

Nokia is a household name and an old friend to the Chinese people. It was once one of the brands with the highest global market share in mobile phones. In September 2017, Nokia acquired the French company Withings, forming a strong partnership. This classic smart watch has made many Nokia fans eagerly anticipate its release.

The Steel HR offers two styles: 36mm and 40mm, in black and white colors. The dial features a minimalist analog design with a discreetly embedded OLED screen to display heart rate data and other information, as well as a stopwatch to record exercise status. Additionally, this watch supports tracking of over ten sports activities, provides comprehensive sleep monitoring, and message reminder functions. This review will showcase the 40mm black model, highlighting the surprises Nokia's return brings.

Unboxing

The first thing you notice is Nokia's exquisite and detailed packaging, which is understated yet elegant, simple yet sophisticated.

The Steel HR smart watch case is made of stainless steel, with a heart rate sensor and magnetic charging device on the back. The standard strap is made of silicone, which is natural, non-toxic, soft, and elastic, providing a comfortable and waterproof wearing experience. The back of the strap features a gear-like texture, offering some anti-slip and sweat-wicking effects, making it more suitable for sports. However, the silicone material tends to attract dust and needs frequent cleaning. Fortunately, the design allows for easy removal and replacement, making it convenient for users to customize.

Not only is the design very fashionable, but the functions are also more abundant. The front of the watch features a glass mirror, and the internal LED display can sequentially show the date, heart rate, steps, distance, calories, alarm, and battery level. Additionally, the Steel HR smart watch can connect to the phone via Bluetooth as per the app settings, providing vibration reminders for calls, messages, and calendar events, ensuring you don't miss any appointments amidst your busy and noisy life.

App Operation

The app design is simple and elegant, with comprehensive data that is easy to operate.

One of the most user-friendly designs of this smart watch is the alarm setting, which is particularly noteworthy for its intelligence and power. Unlike other alarms, the Steel HR can set a time range (0-60 minutes) and will only wake the user during light sleep within this range, without disturbing deep sleep. This innovation completely overturns our understanding of alarms, and during actual use, it becomes evident how accurately it measures sleep stages based on heart rate, effectively serving as a wake-up alarm.

Nokia's wearable smart devices have established their position in the sports smart watch field with stable and accurate heart rate detection and ultra-long battery life. The actual weight is only 55g, making it feel weightless during exercise.

Speaking of exercise, let's experience the sports elements of this smart watch. This watch supports intelligent detection of over 20 activities, including running, cycling, skiing, and yoga, and evaluates heart function and adaptability based on user-set goals. It effectively monitors the intensity of the user's heart activity, thereby reducing the risk of heart damage from excessive exercise.

Daily running has become a habit, and I have gradually gotten used to the company of the HR. Next, I will use two representative sets of my data to compare the records of the Steel HR and Codoon. Due to space constraints, more comparisons will not be shown. Wearing it for a 30km LSD run felt weightless, and the heart rate measurement was accurate. The app clearly shows the day's steps, sleep, heart rate, and exercise intensity curves.

To test the HR's continuous and stable heart rate measurement during high-intensity exercise, the following is data from a 10km anaerobic run, which did not disappoint.

Summary

In fact, the Nokia HR has many more functions and advantages. Due to the short review time, I will stop here for now. More and better user-friendly designs await your personal experience and the convenience brought by the smart HR.

Below is an objective and truthful evaluation of this smart watch, hoping to provide more valuable references for your choice.

Advantages:

High aesthetic value, stainless steel body, black dial, simple, stylish, elegant, and versatile.

Ultra-long battery life, user interface is simple and easy to understand.

50 meters waterproof, can be worn for daily bathing and swimming, silicone strap is easy to clean.

Accurate heart rate recording, smart alarm, ensures sleep, and protects health.

Disadvantages:

The monochrome screen display is somewhat monotonous, and the font is slightly small, making it inconvenient to view during exercise.

No built-in GPS positioning device, which is a regret for a sports smart device.

Being the most stylish and sporty hybrid smart fitness watch of 2017, whether you are a beginner runner who loves life and exercise like me, or a white-collar worker who values high-quality enjoyment, the Nokia Steel HR is a smart watch worth having for its substance and high aesthetic value.

The harder you work, the luckier you get. Meet Codoon, meet Nokia HR, make exercise healthier, life smarter, and intelligence more fashionable!