boAt Wave Sigma 3 review: A budget smartwatch packed with surprises for great value

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₹1,499.The Wave Sigma 3 looks like any other budget smartwatch. It has a plastic case, a big display, and one button on the side. There are sensors on the back, but you won't even notice them when you're wearing it.

The straps are made of silicon and feel soft on your skin, and you can easily change them if you want.Besides that, it has a speaker, a microphone, and charging pins. The watch is light and comfortable to wear, and it's not too thick. It can handle a few splashes of water because it's IPX7 water and sweat-resistant.Check out more boAt smartwatches on AmazonThe display on the Wave Sigma 3 is a big 2.01-inch HD LCD panel that's bright enough for outdoor use.

The bezels around the display are pretty thin, except for the bottom side that's a bit thicker. However, I wish the watch came with an AMOLED display and auto brightness capabilities.Also read: Smart rings vs smartwatches: Which wearable should you buy for fitness? A comparison with our top picksThe Wave Sigma 3 has some really cool features that you won't find on other smartwatches. Here are the ones I like:Also read: Selecting the ideal smartwatch for your health and fitness: Comprehensive buying guideThe health features are pretty standard for a budget smartwatch.

You can track your heart rate, SpO2, and sleep. There are also sports modes for tracking different exercises. You can see some stats on the watch, but the app shows more details.

Also, you can turn on continuous heart monitoring in the app.Check out TWS earbuds from boAt on AmazonThe setup was easy using the boAt Crest app. It uses Bluetooth 5.2, which isn't the newest but works fine. It's fast when you sync data or add a custom watch face.