The smart wearable market has a good new competitor as the CMF Watch 3 Pro has been globally launched by the Nothing sub-brand, CMF. Aggressively priced at $99/£99/€99, it’s looking to bring premium features, AI abilities and a premium build to those who demand both substance and value. Working in three unique color options – Orange, Light Grey and Dark Grey – the CMF Watch 3 Pro appears on paper to be a burgeoning feature-laden option in a crowded market.
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Display & Design: CMF Watch 3 Pro
- 1.43” AMOLED Display: AMOLED display that offers a clear and easy viewing experience. It offers a razor-sharp, easy-to-read resolution of 466 x 466 pixels (326 ppi) with a 60Hz refresh rate, so your animations and text are smooth and crisp.
- Always-On Support: Keeps track of your essentials while allowing you the freedom to stay in the moment-120+ customizable watch faces with animated and interactive options.
- High Quality: With a metal middle frame and skin-friendly soft-touch liquid silicone strap. Measuring 47mm wide and surprisingly a mere shade over 51g, for that you can thank (or blame) the employed materials and colors, it has the great balance of size and comfort you would expect from Oris. The stunningly bright Orange variant is The One, for this writer.
AI Features & Smart Capabilities: CMF Watch 3 Pro
- ChatGPT on Your Wrist: A first for budget-friendly smartwatches, the Watch 3 Pro comes with ChatGPT, enabling you to ask questions in natural language, get fast facts, reminders, and even record voice notes with automatic transcoding.
- Essential News Digest: Keep up with the news that matters to you, without ever having to touch your phone with this daily news digest dedicated to your interests.
- Nothing X App Integration: Transitioning to the unified Nothing X app, which makes it easier to manage their device, keep track of their fitness, and enjoy a secure, reliable connection
Fitness & Health Monitoring: CMF Watch 3 Pro
- 4-Channel Heart Rate Sensor: Better accuracy with all skin tones, supports workouts, and all-day access. And with 24/7 monitoring, your system will always keep you informed and in control.
- 131 Sports Modes: With everything from HIIT to yoga covered, it’s easy to prepare for any type of action; seven modes are auto-detected, capturing your workout so you don’t even have to press start.
- Dual-Band GPS: L1+L5 on GPS and GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, and QZSS support, allows for mapping in high-precision outdoor activities
- AI-Based Training Coach: Get real-time feedback on post-run summaries, learn to recover, and understand your performance as the shoes provide training scores that range from 0-100, and predict race times based on varying distances.
- Comprehensive Health Suite:
- SpO₂ (blood oxygen) monitoring
- Enriched algorithms for sleep tracking
- (Stress levels, hydration reminders, menstrual health tracking )
Connectivity & Battery:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v5.3, supports calling |
| Microphones | Dual MEMS with AI noise cancel |
| Gesture Controls | Flip/double shake for shortcuts |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (dust & splash proof) |
| Battery | 350mAh, 13 days typical use |
| Charging Time | ~99 minutes to full |
Dual microphones, equipped with AI noise-reduction algorithms, provide Bluetooth calling in noisy environments. The device is IP68 rated, so dust and rain won’t be an obstacle (go swimming with it at your own risk).
Daily Experience & Usability:
- Widgets and Controls: Instantly get fitness stats, the time of day, or notifications without having to reach for your phone, even access what you need, right on your wrist.
- Fast Performance: A light, Android 5.1-based operating system is easy to use, fast and intuitive with speedy navigation, and is quick to start up – 60-day standby.
- Battery Longevity: 13days for typical use, 10days heavy use, 4.5days AOD on use
Pricing & Availability:
In the UK, the CMF Watch 3 Pro costs £99, with comparable pricing in other regions, and is therefore one of the cheapest smartwatches to ever offer so many features. The drop is live at Nothing’s official site; the product is expected to be available more widely and expand to retail soon. India launch has not been confirmed, but if the global traction is anything to go by, it shouldn’t be too far behind.
Final Word
But for anybody who wants a mix of smart features, AI tricks, and comprehensive fitness tracking — without breaking the bank — the CMF Watch 3 Pro looks like a top choice. Its hardware, battery life and smart coaching aren’t matched by most competitors in its price range. The omission of the interchangeable bezel streamlines the design and improves durability, while the Nothing X app integration ties the broader ecosystem together. NFC for payments is something some may mourn, but for the most part, the CMF Watch 3 Pro is a connected, health-minded wearable for modern life.
