In a Black Friday season where smartwatch makers have offered little more than token reductions, Mobvoi has stepped forward with something more substantial. On November 26, 2020, the company behind the Ticwatch line opened a sale cutting between 20 and 30 percent from select models in the United States and United Kingdom. The affordable, Wear OS-based watches were already modest in price, and now they stand out as a rare bargain against the costlier Apple and Samsung offerings. As with all such promotions, the moment is brief and bounded by regional borders, so the value belongs to those who a
Mobvoi's Black Friday sale offers 20–30% off Ticwatch smartwatches, far deeper than other early deals
A fraction of a percent off an expensive watch is not much of a saving.
Mark
Why is this sale getting attention when it's just one brand's discounts?
Mimi
Because the bigger names haven't offered much. Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch deals so far have been a fraction of a percent off, and Mobvoi is cutting 20 to 30 percent.
Mark
Which models are included?
Mimi
In the US, the Ticwatch Pro 2020, C2 and S2. In the UK, the C2 and S2.
Luke
Worth noting the 20 to 30 percent range is the headline. I'd check the individual numbers against it.
Mimi
The US cuts are $60 on the Pro, $50 on the C2 and $54 on the S2, and the UK prices are £45 and £43 off.
Mark
What do the watches have going for them?
Mimi
TechRadar says they're affordable and well built. The Pro has more RAM and military-level durability, the C2 has GPS and NFC, and the S2 has two-day battery life but no NFC.
Luke
Those are the outlet's own judgments from its reviews, not independent tests we can see here. Also, one UK listing says a $45 saving for a pound price, which looks like a typo.
Mark
Anything unknown?
Luke
How long the sale lasts isn't stated, and neither are prices outside the US and UK.
Mimi
So check Mobvoi.com before buying.
El Pulso
- Early Black Friday smartwatch deals from Apple and Samsung have barely moved the needle, leaving shoppers underwhelmed.
- Mobvoi arrives on November 26, 2020 with cuts of 20 to 30 percent that suddenly make Ticwatch models look like the sharpest bargains of the season.
- The Ticwatch Pro 2020 drops from $259.99 to $179.99, while the C2 and S2 follow with savings of roughly $50 each in the US.
- UK buyers get comparable cuts on the C2 and S2, though one listed saving appears to contain a currency error.
- The offers are time-limited and tied to specific regions, so buyers outside the US and UK must check local Ticwatch pricing before they commit.
In a Black Friday season where smartwatch makers have offered little more than token reductions, Mobvoi has stepped forward with something more substantial. On November 26, 2020, the company behind the Ticwatch line opened a sale cutting between 20 and 30 percent from select models in the United States and United Kingdom. The affordable, Wear OS-based watches were already modest in price, and now they stand out as a rare bargain against the costlier Apple and Samsung offerings. As with all such promotions, the moment is brief and bounded by regional borders, so the value belongs to those who act within its window.
Early Black Friday shopping for smartwatches has been disappointing. Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch deals have offered only fractions of a percent off, which TechRadar describes plainly as hardly a saving. Then, on November 26, 2020, Mobvoi, the company behind the Ticwatch line, launched its own sale with cuts of 20 to 30 percent on selected models.
Mobvoi's watches mostly run Wear OS, Google's smartwatch system, and they often appear on TechRadar's list of the best smartwatches for being affordable, well built and useful. Lower prices make them even more tempting.
In the US, the Ticwatch Pro 2020 falls from $259.99 to $179.99. Its extra RAM makes it faster than its predecessor, and its durability is rated military-grade. The Ticwatch C2, praised for its sleek design and built-in GPS and NFC, drops from $199.99 to $149.99. The Ticwatch S2, one of TechRadar's favored affordable Wear OS watches with its rugged waterproof build and two-day battery, goes from $179.99 to $125.99, though it lacks some features such as NFC.
UK buyers get the C2, now £134.99 from £179.99, and the S2, down from £127 to £84. The C2 listing is muddled, claiming a $45 saving where the pound figure suggests almost £50.
The deals are promotional and time-limited, sold through Mobvoi.com. Readers outside the US and UK should check regional Ticwatch pricing before buying.
Early Black Friday smartwatch shopping has been a thin affair. A fraction of a percent off an expensive Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch is not much of a saving, and TechRadar says so plainly. The exception arrived on November 26, 2020, when Mobvoi, the company behind the Ticwatch line, opened its own Black Friday sale.
The cuts run between 20% and 30% on selected Ticwatch models. Mobvoi's watches mostly run Wear OS, Google's smartwatch operating system, and they tend to turn up on TechRadar's list of the best smartwatches because they are relatively affordable, well built and carry useful features. Because they were not expensive to begin with, the lower prices make them more tempting still.
The deals are live in the US and UK, sold through Mobvoi.com. In the US, the Ticwatch Pro 2020 drops from $259.99 to $179.99, a saving of $60. The 2020 Pro improved on its predecessor with more RAM, which makes it run faster, and with military-level durability. TechRadar calls it a solid Wear OS watch and says it is worth considering at the new low price.
The Ticwatch C2 falls from $199.99 to $149.99, saving $50. TechRadar praises its sleek design, which hides the fact that it is a smartwatch. In its review, the built-in GPS and NFC made the watch great to use, and its affordable price was impressive. The Ticwatch S2 goes from $179.99 to $125.99, a $54 cut. TechRadar has called it one of the best affordable Wear OS smartwatches available. It has a rugged-feeling waterproof design and two-day battery life, though it lacks some features, NFC among them.
UK buyers get two of the three. The Ticwatch C2 drops from £179.99 to £134.99, which TechRadar describes as almost £50 off, though the listing itself says a $45 saving, apparently an error for pounds. The Ticwatch S2 goes from £127 to £84, saving £43, which TechRadar calls a really great new price.
Readers outside the US and UK are pointed to regional Ticwatch pricing, which the original page lists separately. The offers are promotional and time-limited, so anyone interested should check Mobvoi.com for current prices before buying.
Citas Notables
The Ticwatch S2 is one of the best affordable Wear OS smartwatches available.— TechRadar, in its review coverage
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