- ICON SMARTWATCH - Victory Gold

This is an excellent fitness focused smartwatch with great battery life that easily lasts days. The health and activity tracking features are accurate and reliable, and it connects seamlessly to my iphone. I also like that the design is sleek and stylish, so while it’s built for workouts, it doesn’t look out of place at work...solid smartwatch overall!

Works good. No complaints. As represented.

Big face on watch = better readability; Looks better for a male wrist; Bright display. ___I ordered this for my spouse, as the one he currently wears has a tiny face, and is hard to read (old model). ___The legibility of this face is much better for him--that comes from the size of the screen and a little bit from the brightness of the display. ___None of the smart watches are really tracking your steps--they are really tracking your distance and making a guess based on what they know about you based on what you tell them in the app/watch setup, so to be more accurate, you need to give them your particulars. However, never expect a perfect match on steps (lag time, tiny steps vs giant steps, all affect the accuracy)., ___For tracking heart info, you get more accurate readings, since it is really measuring YOU--your body, your beats, etcetera. How you use that info is up to you. Whether you need all the functions this particular smart watch comes with is up to you. Most folks just want steps, and general heart resting information. This provides all that functionality and more, ___You can choose various display options, so the face appearance is up to you. ___This connects with Android, and set-up is easy. ___My concern is with the watch face: It is a big face, and hands are, well, active. I am concerned that this could be damaged by a real whack of the wrist into a hard object: There are no hard outer case/rim and I think force could more readily harm this. On the other hand, they have come so far in screen technology, that I may be "borrowing trouble". If you are a guy that is in construction and likely to really whack this screen into something, then maybe a large screen should be avoided and you should look for a smaller screen and use the app for info rather than the watch. If you are involved in more of an office situation, you are probably golden. ___The simple black color is classic, and the hole pattern in the band is attractive and allows for a more breathable band. ___DO check the proportions, especially if you have a more delicate build--see if the size would be okay on your wrist. I would cut out a piece of paper to the face dimensions listed and see what it looks like against your wrist. The screen size is a plus for readability, and a challenge for dominating your wrist. You do you..

I want to preface this by saying that I am far from an athlete or fitness junkie. In fact, my primary motivation for checking this out is due to a health issue that affects my legs. Because of this, I have to try and stay off my feet as much as possible. Of course, that makes it hard to keep yourself in shape—or, at least in my case, not get any more out of shape. My hope was that this would help me get enough movement and exercise throughout the day without overdoing it. I bring this up because I’m obviously neither the target audience nor the most capable of putting this watch through its paces. That said, I did my best to be as thorough as I could. Unfortunately, my experience with the watch hasn’t been everything I’d hoped it would be, but I do feel confident saying that it should prove to be a very good option for most people. Let me start by saying the build quality, aesthetics, screen, battery life, and fit of the watch are all spectacular. I’ve had both Apple and Samsung watches in the past, and while this one may be missing a few flagship-level features, it definitely matches them in style and build. Reebok nailed it with the AMOLED screen, and even the band feels great. The software, while not quite as refined as the aforementioned flagships, feels robust and intuitive. The watch was easy to set up, connected seamlessly to my iPhone, and maintains that connection perfectly. Standout features for me were the sleep tracker, heart rate monitor, and blood oxygen sensor—all of which recorded consistently and (seemingly) accurately. The stress tracking feature was also fairly interesting, and I can definitely see how it would be useful for anyone dealing with stress or anxiety. Some features that didn’t land quite as well were tied to notifications, messaging, and phone calls via the watch. These features, while appreciated, quickly reminded me that this is a lower-cost alternative to the flagships. Something I’ve had an issue with in earlier smartwatches—and the reason I stopped using my Apple and Samsung watches—is wrist pain and skin irritation, which I can only assume is caused by the sensors monitoring my heart rate, SpO2, sleep, etc. It’s always located directly under the sensors. I’d hoped this had been resolved over the years, but it seems that isn’t quite the case. Fortunately, this doesn’t seem to be a common issue for most people. Another issue that likely won’t affect most users: I noticed the step counter was wildly inconsistent for me. I believe the issue is due to a combination of pace and location, but I’m not 100% certain. Because of the leg issue I mentioned, there are times when I move around at a sluggish pace, and that’s when the watch often fails to register my steps. When I’m feeling better or moving with more purpose, it doesn’t seem to miss a beat. The problem is also more prevalent where I work, likely due to poor cell/Wi-Fi/GPS coverage. It’s kind of a dead zone, and I’m guessing that doesn’t help. All in all, I like the watch quite a bit and think it’s a great option for anyone looking for a capable smartwatch on a budget. Reebok has done a lot of things right here, and they should be proud of it. My only hesitation would be for anyone dealing with health issues like mine—or perhaps for older folks who don’t move around as quickly as they used to. For everyone else, the Icon should absolutely be on your radar.

I’ve been a Garmin user for years and I’m currently using an Epix Pro Gen 2, so that’s my reference point. This obviously isn’t trying to be a $1,000 watch, but it has a lot going for it considering the price. The screen looks great, battery life has been really good, and it’s comfortable enough to wear all day without thinking about it. Tracking for steps, heart rate, and sleep has seemed accurate in normal use. It covers the basics well without feeling laggy or cheap. Tons of features, super easy to read and use in full daylight, and looks great. You do have to use the Reebok app ecosystem, which is fine as long as you’re not already locked into something else. If you’re coming in fresh or just want a capable fitness watch without spending a ton, this is a really good bang for the buck.