Imilab w12 and w11 – review of remarkable smartwatches

Brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, Honor, and many others keep us on our toes in the smartwatch market. They constantly flood the market with similar products, changing designs and functionalities. But for some reason, all watches look like copies. We want something new, fresh, and advanced. The new Imilab w12 and Imilab w11, recently released on the market, caught our eye with their appearance. Considering that IMILAB is a very cool Chinese brand for mobile device manufacturing, interest in it has only grown.

Imilab w12 – all the advantages of old gadgets in one

 

The Imilab w12 smartwatch can be called a symbiosis of all previous models presented on the market by different brands. The manufacturer took a risky step by focusing on customer wishes. The price of IMILAB w12 turned out to be quite high ($50). But the gadget itself exceeded all expectations:

• Rich appearance. The slim metal case (based on zinc alloy) is only 10.8 mm thick. The screen measures 1.32 inches with a resolution of 360×360. Yes, the size is small, but during use, this drawback is hardly noticeable. The IMILAB w12 smartwatch has become more like regular watches. And this is a big plus. It’s clearly not a toy for children. The watches look stylish, rich, and exclusive.
• Excellent autonomy. The built-in battery has a capacity of 330 mAh and charges in 2 hours. The smartwatch is designed for 30 days of operation on a single charge. In practice, if you do not disable the heart rate sensor, the IMILAB w12 will last 14 days without recharging.
• Great health monitoring features. Heart rate, oxygen, sleep tracking – these are standard. But what competitors lack is convenience in displaying and maintaining statistics. In this regard, the IMILAB w12 smartwatch has achieved perfection.
• 13 sports modes. It’s nice that it’s not 50 like more famous brands. After all, active lifestyle people need only 5-6 modes. And all the interesting modes are included in the list. They work accurately, in real-time mode.
• Full water protection. IP68 protection, the IMILAB w12 is waterproof. You can take a shower and swim in any water bodies with it.
• Calls, SMS, and reminders. Excellent implementation, and completely free. Flexible settings, many functions – no questions at all.

Of course, there are questions about the IMILAB w12 novelty. For example, the absence of NFC and GPS. The first point can be tolerated, but without navigation, training is hard to imagine. It’s clear that the function was transferred to the smartphone, reducing the load on the smartwatch’s battery. But that’s a matter of preference. For many users, autonomy and coolness are priorities. These smartwatches were created specifically for them.

 

Technical specifications of the IMILAB w12 sports watch

 

Display	1.32-inch, IPS, 360 x 360 pixels
Compatibility	Android 5.1 and above, iOS 9.0 and above
Sensors	g-sensor, heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring
Bluetooth	Version 5.0
Battery	330 mAh, 30 days of autonomy
Case	Zinc alloy, IP68 protection
Dimensions	46x46x11 mm
Weight	57 grams

 

 

Imilab w11 – smartwatches for business ladies

 

The women’s version of the watch is no less attractive than the W12 model. It has its own unique features. A certain zest that attracts attention and makes you want to immediately grab your payment card to buy this miracle.

• Aluminum case. Metal also rules in this model. The Imilab w11 smartwatch looks at least $300. The display has a diagonal of 1.09 inches. Resolution 240×240. The screen has an interesting shine that attracts attention. Such watches will definitely not go unnoticed in public places.
• Good functionality. Blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep monitoring. Everything as usual, but with more flexible settings and the ability to track indicators over any period.
• Women’s calendar. Convenient for tracking menstruation, menstrual cycle, ovulation. Not only for women but also for their partners who do not want to be in a bad mood because of their loved ones.
• Good autonomy. Reaches 15 days. If you disable heart rate monitoring, the period can be doubled.
• Metal case with IP protection. The watches can be dropped, submerged – protection is excellent. By the way, the case will not be damaged if you store the watch in a lady’s purse.
• Convenient notification implementation – calls, SMS, social networks.
• Sports mode. The software is specially designed for women. The menu is simplified, management is laconic. No bad mood will ever arise from this.

 

Technical specifications of the IMILAB w11 sports watch

 

Display	1.09-inch, IPS, 240 x 240 pixels, 2.5D glass
Compatibility	Android 5.1 and above, iOS 9.0 and above
Sensors	g-sensor, heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring
Bluetooth	Version 5.0
Battery	180 mAh, 30 days of autonomy
Case	Aluminum alloy, IP68 protection
Dimensions	40.5×40.5×11.4 mm
Weight	21.9 grams

 

 

First impressions of the Imilab w11 and w12 smartwatches

 

This is the moment when appearance decided the fate of the novelty. You can even not hold the watch in your hands, just one photo is enough to understand how cool they are. If you display them in a fashionable boutique with a price tag of $500, there will definitely be a buyer for the Imilab w11 and w12 watches.

To fully delight, a metallic chrome or leather black strap is needed. Because the plastic strap ruins the whole picture. But there is a loophole. The manufacturer made the strap attachment classic – 22 mm. This means you can buy a beautiful and high-quality accessory and install it on the smartwatch. Then it will be wow.

The packaging and configuration follow the Chinese standard. The appearance of the box leaves much to be desired. However, the packaging itself is almost armored – designed for tough delivery conditions worldwide. The kit includes the watch, a magnetic charging cable, and instructions. And that’s enough – there is 100% confidence that the Imilab series w11 and w12 smartwatches will arrive from overseas intact and undamaged.

 

The originality and richness of the IMILAB w12 watches are accentuated by 2 mechanical buttons. They protrude a couple of millimeters beyond the case but do not catch on clothing. They are used to turn the display on or off, navigate, and start training mode. Both buttons are pressable and rotate on their axis. The women’s series of IMILAB w11 watches has only one button. They are made in a classic style and look equally attractive.

The case of Imilab watches is scratch-resistant and does not collect fingerprints. The display has an oleophobic coating. The IPS matrix in the watches causes mixed feelings. On one hand, it offers excellent color reproduction and text display with different fonts. On the other hand, compared to OLED, it lacks deep black color. Brightness is not an issue. Manual brightness adjustment is available – there is no ambient light sensor. The touch display works flawlessly, even when touched underwater.

 

Software and functionality of IMILAB w11 and w12 watches

 

The pleasant moment is that the development of the control software was done by Imilab without external specialists. It’s clear that the gadget was made by people for people. There are no tiny texts or buttons. For people with poor vision, this is the best solution on the smartwatch market. Any app, player, sports modes, SMS, everything is well displayed and easy to manage.

 

The functionality of Imilab watches is extensive. Learning all features will take a lot of time. But it’s worth it. You can customize the watch as you like. There is a minor issue with some languages’ fonts—they display but slightly float by 1-2 pixels. For example, Cyrillic. But this is software-related and will definitely be fixed with a firmware update.

The notification system is excellent. It supports 23 applications, which can be configured on the Imilab w12 and w11 watches. And a nice bonus – the watches can display icons and emojis, not just codes. For synchronization with a smartphone, a proprietary app is used, which can be downloaded via QR code (from the box) or directly from Google Play or the App Store. The Bluetooth 5.0 wireless module works flawlessly. It reaches far, maintains a stable signal, and reconnects automatically without user frustration.

 

Where to buy IMILAB w12 and w11 smartwatches at a good price

 

The new models turned out very successful. Besides Chinese online stores, IMILAB series w11 and w12 watches are already available in mobile stores and hypermarkets. The price (above $50) is affordable, but everyone wants to buy the novelty at a more attractive price. This is possible via the links below. Be sure to use the promo code:

 

IMILAB w11 smartwatches (code IMILABWW11) – final price $39.99. Link is valid from 11.10.2021 to 15.10.2021

 

IMILAB w12 smartwatches (code IMILABWW12) – final price $40.99. Link is valid from 11.10.2021 to 15.10.2021