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Nowadays, sports watches have become essential equipment for sports enthusiasts. Whether running, trail running, cycling, or swimming, a suitable GPS sports watch can record our exercise data. As a serious runner, I am no stranger to sports watches. I remember when I first started running, I only had my phone. Now, running with a watch has significantly reduced the burden. When choosing a sports watch, the first thing we notice is its appearance, followed by its performance. In this era of aesthetics, watches are increasingly meeting the aesthetic preferences of sports enthusiasts. Key features to consider include long battery life, accurate GPS, precise heart rate data, fast synchronization, comprehensive software optimization, and of course, cost-effectiveness. Today, I introduce to you the Codoon X3 sports watch, which combines functionality, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.
Codoon is well-known to everyone, a leader in the sports software field. Codoon has also launched several excellent products in the sports hardware field, with sports watches being one of its main products. Codoon has done a great job integrating sports software and hardware. This time, after nearly a year, Codoon has launched another sports watch, the Codoon X3, to better meet the needs of sports enthusiasts. Let's take a closer look.
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| Unboxing
The packaging box of the Codoon X3 watch is in a simple gray-black color. Although it is not colorful, it feels quite classic. The box features a hand-drawn effect image of the Codoon X3 watch.
The bottom label of the Codoon X3 watch's packaging has the parameter information of the Codoon X3 sports watch and an English slogan—GET EVERYBODY MOVING. Indeed, Codoon has always been encouraging everyone to get moving.
The side of the packaging box has a green pull-out ribbon, making it easier to open compared to a top-and-bottom lid design. Opening the box reveals the watch directly. Compared to the previous generation, the Codoon X3 has indeed put in a lot of effort, giving a more stable and classic feel.
Peeling off the protective film, the Codoon X3 unveils itself. With a gray-black main color, a delicate dial, and a dual-button design on the right side, its understated appearance exudes a high-end feel.
The accessories of the Codoon X3 sports watch include the watch, a charging dock, a running manual, and an instruction manual. The charging dock features an embedded design, making it more stable during charging and less likely to fall off.
| Appearance Design
The bezel design of the Codoon X3 watch is made of imported 316L stainless steel, which, although seemingly simple, is quite hard. The bezel also displays the four cardinal directions: N, S, W, and E. The entire screen is a JDI semi-reflective, semi-transmissive screen, which is clearer under strong light. A major highlight is its touchscreen support, enhancing the user experience. Naturally, a good screen comes with good glass—Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which is scratch-resistant. The overall design is quite understated.
The watch case material is relatively light, with dual buttons on the side for control. All operations are completed through short presses, long presses, and touchscreen interactions. The button design is also cleverly crafted, with a petal-like shape.
The strap design of the Codoon X3 is the highlight of the entire watch. This X3 model is a limited edition, with a gray-black dial paired with a two-tone strap. The orange color especially enhances the watch's appearance instantly.
The Codoon X3 is designed according to the current mainstream watch styles. The strap is quick-release and measures approximately 18mm, though the exact measurement should be based on official data. Accurate data is needed for strap replacement. Personally, I really like this strap. The inner material of the strap is skin-friendly and soft, while the outer side is slightly harder, which is good for wearability as it won't break easily.
The bottom of the dial houses the crucial heart rate module. The Codoon X3 watch supports all-day PPG heart rate monitoring, which can be set to turn on and off in the software. The heart rate module's protrusion is not very large, so it doesn't affect wrist comfort. The heart rate data can also be connected to the software for real-time heart rate broadcasting and extreme heart rate alerts.
The watch and charging dock fit perfectly. Align the charging contacts at the bottom, and it will start charging. The charging speed is quite fast, taking less than an hour to fully charge.
| Function Display
The Codoon X3 is positioned as a professional sports watch, different from the smartwatches on the market. Most smartwatches on the market have high-definition screens but insufficient battery life. Codoon has used low-power hardware for battery life and positioning functions, making the Codoon X3 superior in performance. So, what are its standout features?
The main menu of the Codoon X3 is relatively simple. The main page dial can be changed to display different data. Swiping shows weather, heart rate monitoring data, and some practical small functions like a compass, timer, and stopwatch, which are useful for daily exercise.
The sports mode of the Codoon X3 requires a long press on the upper button to enter directly. Outdoor running, indoor running, cycling, walking, mountaineering, swimming, and exercise records can be accessed by clicking, then waiting for the watch to complete positioning and heart rate detection before starting the exercise.
| Software Functions
Before exercising, the Codoon X3 sports watch needs to be bound to the Codoon APP so that data can be synchronized to the Codoon software. The connection is very simple; add the device and scan the code to bind successfully. Most of the data of the Codoon X3 watch is set in the software.
The software settings are also quite comprehensive, including battery display, version updates, notification reminders, call reminders, alarms, heart rate detection, sleep detection, exercise pause, heart rate alerts, wrist raise to wake screen, step synchronization, and more. These are all essential for our exercise. Especially the all-day PCG heart rate detection allows us to understand our heart rate during exercise and daily life, helping us to better plan healthy exercise routines.
The Codoon software also provides a user guide for the Codoon X3 watch, clearly illustrated with graphics, saving many people the trouble of asking questions. It also introduces usage tips and wearing methods. Additionally, Codoon offers exercise courses paired with the Codoon X3 sports watch, utilizing the gyroscope and accelerometer to learn more exercise courses.
In terms of learning and training courses, we can choose courses for smart equipment. Codoon has finely divided the exercise courses, with different training courses for different equipment. The training courses suitable for the Codoon X3 watch mainly include boxing practice, boxing, fat burning, physical fitness improvement, and many other courses that can be learned according to the course. When we start training, the watch will automatically start.
Some courses feature real-person demonstrations and explanations of key movements. Following the course allows us to practice more systematically and scientifically. From my personal previous practice, it was rather haphazard, without guaranteed time and system. With the courses, there is a clear path for warm-up before and after exercise.
| Exercise Experience
The Codoon Sports Watch X3 is easy to match in terms of appearance, pairing well with Codoon running shoes and T-shirts. For those who exercise regularly, a sports watch is indispensable. Some people say that using a phone is enough, but it can be cumbersome. Others say that checking data and time is enough, but more data can make our training more scientific and reduce running injuries, bringing more benefits to our exercise.
GPS exercise data is the core of a sports watch. Codoon has not skimped on this, choosing Sony's low-power GPS chip for more accurate positioning. It takes about 10 seconds to complete satellite search, slightly faster than the COROS Apex by about 1 second. After several tests, the Codoon X3's positioning is quite stable.
In terms of exercise data and trajectory, the Codoon X3 watch displays quite a lot of data. You can set the time during exercise and view different pages of data while exercising. When connected to the software, it also provides voice broadcast of heart rate data. After the exercise, the watch displays the data shown above, and the final trajectory display is quite good. It would be even better if it could include a trackback feature.
For exercise experience, I compared the data of the Codoon X3 with the COROS Apex. The data was synchronized to the Codoon APP through the watch. Starting and ending the exercise at the same time, the Codoon X3 recorded a distance of 5.08 kilometers, while the COROS Apex recorded 5.02 kilometers, a difference of 60 meters. The distance difference is not significant, and the trajectory is also smooth without obvious drift.
For segmented data, the smallest error per kilometer between the two watches was 3 seconds, and the largest was 18 seconds. In terms of pace comparison, the average pace of the Codoon X3 was 5 minutes 20 seconds, and the COROS Apex was 5 minutes 24 seconds. The accuracy of the data is not significantly different.
In terms of heart rate comparison, the Codoon X3 recorded a maximum heart rate of 191 and an average heart rate of 169, while the COROS recorded a maximum heart rate of 176 and an average heart rate of 161. The Codoon X3's maximum heart rate data is slightly higher, possibly due to not wearing it tightly enough. The average heart rate difference is not significant.
In real-time heart rate comparison, the heart rate data difference between the two watches is very small, with an error of about 5. This makes the Codoon X3 quite acceptable, especially considering Codoon's focus on cost-effectiveness.
| Summary
The Codoon X3 sports watch is another milestone product from Codoon. It has made significant optimizations and changes in battery life, positioning, and heart rate. From the design of the appearance to the color screen display and hardware core upgrades, its accuracy has greatly improved. After a period of experience, the performance and value of the Codoon X3 are comparable to those of watches priced over a thousand yuan on the market. Surprisingly, the Codoon X3 is priced at only ¥799. In terms of professionalism and accuracy, the Codoon X3 is indeed impressive. The combination of the Codoon X3 with Codoon software and courses is unmatched by current sports watches.
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