Nowadays, the smartwatch market is very competitive. Not only are there smartwatches and smart bands made by big brands like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi, but there are also countless brands trying to impact them in different ways. And the smartwatch I want to introduce today, the KOSPET TANK T2, is a good watch. Although it has no significant advantages, but also the same no significant disadvantages, the price is just right.
Unboxing
If you buy TANK T2, you will receive a box like this. The way it opens is very elegant, and flipping the lid not only reveals the main accessories of the smartwatch, but also all the selling points are written inside the lid. In addition to the strap and charger, there is a manual and Tempered Glass underneath. while the screen glass is strong enough to keep it from breaking in harsh environments, this film will also prevent sand from scratching on the screen.
Design
The TANK T2 is a very outdoor style at first glance. The all-metal body with 9H Dual Glass Cover gives it excellent protection. 5ATM, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H, it basically has all the protection certifications you can imagine. This one is black frosted, two orange buttons with the default dial also looks very technological style.
The back cover is ABS without too many bumps, making it comfortable to wear. The included strap is made of silicone, which is the best material for most sports or outdoor watches. It’s not easy to get dirty or broken, it doesn’t absorb water, so it doesn’t stink if you don’t wash it for long time. For the TANK T2, the overall design is still very good looking, meets my expectations for a $100 outdoor smartwatch.
How to use & Function
The system of TANK T2 is still very simple. You don’t need a manual, basically you can figure out all the functions when you hands on. The watch has only two buttons and their functions are engraved directly on the frame. The top button is actually equivalent to the power button on the phone, responsible for back, lock screen and power on. Of course, you can also use it as a start timer or pause button. When there is no watch strap, it does look like a professional Stopwatch in hand.
And the button below is specially designed for sports. Press to select the mode you want among 70 sports modes. The superb number of modes covers most sports both indoors and outdoors, even if I want to swipe to the bottom it takes a long time.
Sometimes you forget to turn on the sports mode, right? TANK T2 enables smart recognition and reminder of 6 sports – stationary state, walking, running, cycling, elliptical and rower. The system can automatically sense current sports status without entering Sports Modes manually.
The T2 operates in almost the same way as other smartwatches. Swipe down the control center, swipe up the notification center. Left swipe is various monitoring indicators, and right swipe is Setting. setting is also mostly some monitoring data, such as heart rate and sleeping data. The T2 also has blood oxygen detection, and even blood pressure detection.
I must remind you that it doesn’t have the ability to download apps like Apple watch or OPPO Watch. The good thing is that TANK T2 is fully functional, so it’s not a big deal.
A good smartwatch must have a stable connection with your phone. So let’s see how the TANK T2 does in terms of connectivity. First of all, the KOSPET FIT, which is the same as the watch system, is a simple style, basically some sports data and basic functions. And the APP muti-language options can benefit users from different regions of the world.
We tested the stability of the watch’s connection to the phone, and in the week I wore it, incoming calls and messages were received properly. You can also make calls with the watch, as it has a speaker and microphone. But you can’t play music independently, you can only control the volume level of the phone and switch songs.
APP message push is also no problem, if there is no APP in the list that you want to receive information, you can also add it yourself. Although I rarely use it, the T2 adds a shutter function that can be used as a remote shutter button for the phone’s camera.
Battery
TANK T2 battery life is something you do not need to worry about, the official claim that even heavy use can last more than a week. I have been using it for a week and the battery life is indeed very long. Even if I wear the watch while sleeping, it would only use 3% more power. If I turn off some detection functions, I believe it will last 2 weeks. The only way to charge it is through the included special charger, but wireless charging absence is one of its few regrets.
When we go to evaluate KOSPET TANK T2 in general, we find that it is very all-round and has almost no drawbacks. Except for the wireless charging just mentioned, anyone who has used a wireless charging watch knows that it doesn’t really work as well as you expect. So for a $100 smartwatch, I think it’s worth it. Fully functional, sturdy, good-looking, stable connection, excellent battery life, the basic conditions of a good smartwatch are met. That’s enough for most people.
