Nothing CMF Watch Pro 2

Bold design and software styling ; Solid activity and sleep tracking ; Wild value at $69

Battery life is good but not incredible ; Mostly basic insights ; A second button would be handy

A bold design coupled with a unique software personality sees Nothing’s CMF Watch Pro 2 instantly become one of the best budget smartwatches of 2024.

Watch design that doesn’t feel budget ; Nicely stylised user interface ; Easy to use companion app ; Very affordable

Sports tracking is hit and miss ; Still not fit for swimming ; Some UI elements not optimised for round display

The CMF Watch Pro 2 is another good-looking budget smartwatch joined by slick software that’s less buggy than its predecessor. It’s a good option for anyone looking for an attractive, affordable smartwatch.

Covers all the smartwatch basics ; Easily lasts an entire week on a charge ; Fresh new look that can be easily customised

No app store, contactless payments ; Still not for swimmers

With streamlined looks and a slick UI, the CMF Watch Pro 2 proves budget smartwatches don’t have to be basic. More fully-featured rivals come at a hefty premium.

Superb battery life ; Minimalistic and straightforward design ; Super-affordable price tag ; All the essential health metrics

Software needs some polishment ; No NFC and contactless payments ; Charging cable is USB-A ; Sleep tracking isn't very accurate ; Very bad haptics - better turn them off

Fantastic price point ; Modular design with interchangeable bezels ; Functioning rotating Digital Crown ; Basic smartwatch tools and large watch face library ; Up to 11 day battery life

GPS is extremely unreliable ; Health and activity tracking need improvement ; Issues syncing with other platforms

With a unique design language, a bright, responsive screen, compatibility with Android and iPhone, and a handful of basic smart features, the CMF Watch Pro 2 is a decent buy at a great price. I found the simplicity of the watch refreshing and the...

Sleek, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing design ; Accurate fitness tracking with GPS support ; Clean, intuitive, and fluid user interface ; Good Bluetooth calling quality ; Decent battery life

Aluminum bezel prone to chipping and scratching ; Bezel change system can be tricky to reattach ; Auto brightness is a bit wonky ; Notification overlay on top of crucial activities is a distraction

Covers all the smartwatch basics ; Easily lasts an entire week on a charge ; Fresh new look that can be easily customised

No app store, contactless payments ; Still not for swimmers

With streamlined looks and a slick UI, the CMF Watch Pro 2 proves budget smartwatches don’t have to be basic. More fully-featured rivals come at a hefty premium.