TRAUSI smartwatch TG08

The 120 sports modes give the TRAUSI TG08 smartwatch a broader activity menu than a basic step counter, with walking, running and cycling among the examples listed. It also combines heart-rate and sleep monitoring with Bluetooth calls, music control and built-in Alexa, so the idea is to keep everyday functions close at hand. The 1.83-inch display and customisable watch faces add a more personal touch for daily wear. One detail to keep in mind: step recording starts only after more than 20 steps, so very short bursts of movement may not appear as expected.

How to use it

This watch is aimed at someone who wants activity tracking and phone notifications in one place, rather than a device focused only on workouts. You could check a call notification between errands, start a walking or cycling mode, then use music control without reaching for your phone. Bluetooth calling and notifications are intended to help you stay in the loop, while heart-rate and sleep monitoring offer general wellness information. They are best treated as everyday tracking features, not as a substitute for medical assessment.

The listing says it is compatible with iPhone running iOS 9.0 or later and Android 5.0 or later. Its IP67 rating is described as suitable for sweat, splashes and brief submersion, which covers common workout and rainy-day situations. If swimming is part of your routine, the product details don’t establish that it is intended for swimming use. Would the extra functions matter more to you than a simpler band that focuses on basic activity tracking? That’s the main choice this watch presents.

Pros

• A wide selection of 120 sports modes, including walking, running and cycling.
• Heart-rate and sleep monitoring are included alongside activity tracking.
• Bluetooth calling, music control, notifications and built-in Alexa add wrist-based convenience.
• Customisable watch faces let you change the display’s look.
• The stated battery life is 5–7 days of active use, with up to 30 days on standby.

The practical appeal is in having several everyday features together, rather than buying a basic tracker and relying on your phone for calls and music controls. The trade-off is that the listing gives no detail on the accuracy or depth of the health measurements, so buyers looking for comprehensive fitness analysis may want more information before choosing it. It may suit you if you want a general-purpose smartwatch for notifications, casual exercise and routine wellness tracking. Better to avoid it if you need verified health measurements or clear information about specialised training functions.

Spec sheet

• Model: TG08
• Type: Smartwatch
• Display: 1.83-inch IPS, 240 × 284 resolution
• Sports modes: 120
• Monitoring: Heart rate and sleep
• Connectivity features: Bluetooth calls, notifications and music control
• Water resistance: IP67
• Battery: 350 mAh, stated 5–7 days of active use, up to 30 days standby
• Compatibility: iOS 9.0+ and Android 5.0+
• Colour: Black

What I’d decide

For someone moving from a basic step counter, the TG08’s mix of calls, notifications, Alexa and sports modes is the clearest reason to consider it. Its stated battery life also suggests fewer charging interruptions than a device needing daily charging, though actual use will depend on which features are active. A lack of detail about measurement accuracy and swimming suitability leaves some questions for buyers with more demanding needs. Choose it for a broad set of everyday smartwatch functions, look elsewhere if specialist workout data or confirmed swimming use is essential.