Xiaomi just had its big announcement event in Barcelona where the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched onto the international stage. We have also seen the Watch S1 Pro wearable and the Buds 4 Pro TWS earphones on stage, but more importantly, we also have them in the office.
The Gadgets are both top-of-the-line releases in every reputable category — the S1 Pro Watch came in black with a black fluoroelastomer band, and the color is the same for the Buds 4 Pro.
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro • Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro
Xiaomi has brought the Watch S1 Pro in only one dimension: 46mm in diameter with a 1.47″ AMOLED touchscreen. The strap matches the body perfectly. There is a sapphire glass on top which is supposed to protect the display from virtually any scratch.
The crown button rotates for scrolling and can also be pressed, while the second button is just a shortcut button that acts as a power button when pressed and held. There are also sensors on the back for heart rate monitoring and SpO2 (blood oxygen) monitoring.
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro • Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro
The battery is 500mAh and can be charged with any Qi wireless charger, but Xiaomi has provided its own magnetic charger that clips conveniently onto the back. The buckle design is obviously borrowed from Apple, but that’s not a bad thing: if it fits, it fits.
Moving on to the Buds 4 Pro, the buds have been entirely redesigned and have nothing in common with the previous series. The stem and bud have an aesthetically pleasing curve, and one side is glossy, while the other is matte, completing the premium design. Likewise, the top side of the case is reflective, while the bottom is boringly dark. The most impressive part is how the buds sit in the case.
Xiaomi ships the wearable audio devices with an additional two pairs of rubber tips, but our initial test shows that the medium option is sufficient. We also get a white cord which doesn’t match the whole aesthetic vibe, but luckily the Buds 4 Pro case supports wireless charging, which means they can get juice on a whim.
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro reviews are already underway, so stay tuned to read our verdict on whether they are the wearables to have in 2023.
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