India’s smartwatch market is bustling with options, catering to various budgets and preferences. From premium brands like Apple and Samsung to budget-friendly alternatives like boAt and Noise, consumers have a wide array of choices. Adding to the mix, a new player has entered the arena – Skyball. The company has introduced two smartwatches, the Skyball Rigor and Skyball Elevate, aimed at offering compelling features at affordable prices. Let’s dive into the details of these wearables.

Skyball Rigor and Elevate: Design and Build

Starting with the Skyball Rigor, it sports a circular dial with a robust zinc alloy body and ultra-durable glass. This combination makes it shockproof and resistant to scratches, ensuring its durability. The smartwatch is also IP68-certified, indicating dust and water resistance. On the right side of the dial, you’ll find two buttons for easy navigation. The highlight of the Rigor is its 1.46-inch AMOLED screen, boasting a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, ensuring vivid and sharp visuals even in bright daylight.

On the other hand, the Skyball Elevate follows an Apple Watch-inspired design, featuring a square dial with a rotating crown and an additional physical button. Similar to the Rigor, the Elevate also incorporates an AMOLED display. However, it boasts a larger 2.02-inch screen with a resolution of 410 x 512 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits. This larger display offers an immersive visual experience.

Health and Fitness Tracking

Both the Skyball Rigor and Elevate come equipped with a range of health and fitness tracking features. These include a heart-rate monitor, SpO2 sensor for measuring blood oxygen levels, and a sleep tracker to monitor your sleep patterns. The Elevate goes a step further by adding a blood pressure monitor and a breathing training feature, enhancing its health monitoring capabilities. Both smartwatches also feature sedentary reminders to encourage users to stay active.

Sports Modes and Connectivity

For fitness enthusiasts, the Skyball Rigor and Elevate offer support for tracking over 120 sports modes, catering to a wide range of physical activities. Whether you’re into running, cycling, or yoga, these smartwatches have you covered. Additionally, both devices feature a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling Bluetooth voice calling directly from your wrist. Other convenient features include a Do Not Disturb mode, notifications, calculator, music control, and camera control.

Battery Life and Pricing

In terms of battery life, the Skyball Rigor boasts a substantial 400mAh battery unit, capable of lasting up to 20 days on a single charge. On the other hand, the Skyball Elevate is powered by a 260mAh battery, offering a respectable 7 days of usage.

Now, let’s talk about the price point. The Skyball Rigor is priced at Rs 3,599, while the Skyball Elevate comes in at Rs 2,999. The Rigor is available in Silver and Black color options, while the Elevate offers a choice of Black, Teal, and Moonlight Grey. Both these smartwatches are available for purchase on the company’s website as well as Amazon, providing Indian consumers with more choices in the competitive smartwatch market.