Smartwatches under ₹6,000 have become surprisingly capable over the last couple of years. AMOLED displays, Bluetooth calling, built in GPS and health tracking are no longer features reserved for premium watches. The Noise ALT Watch 1 enters this crowded segment with all of that, along with a premium looking design and a handful of AI powered features. On paper, it certainly has everything you would expect from a smartwatch at this price. I used it as my daily smartwatch for a couple of weeks to find out if it can stand out in one of the most competitive price segments.
Design and comfort: Looks far more premium than it costs
The Noise ALT Watch 1 is one of those smartwatches that looks much more expensive than its asking price. While the body is made of plastic, it certainly doesn't feel cheap. The slightly convex design instead of a completely flat profile gives it a more premium appearance, and the metal bezel adds to the overall look. Unless someone picks it up, it is difficult to tell that the watch isn't made entirely of metal.
The watch is also IP68 rated, so I never had to worry about wearing it during workouts or getting caught in the rain.
The nylon straps deserve a special mention because they are among the most comfortable straps I have used on a smartwatch in this price range. Even after wearing the watch throughout the day, I never felt the need to take it off. My only complaint is that Noise has opted for 20mm straps. Most of my regular watches use 22mm straps, which makes swapping bands between them much less convenient.
