Lava Prowatch ZN Review: An Encouraging Debut

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Indian smartphone maker Lava has made its long-awaited debut in the wearables segment in the form of its premium smartwatch, the Lava Prowatch ZN. It is affordably priced and looks to take on the likes of boAt, Noise and other competitors in the budget smartwatch segment in India, which has honestly become saturated with options. However, the Prowatch ZN comes in as a breath of fresh air, boasting a classy design and a boatload of fitness features, albeit with a few drawbacks. So, has Lava's first-ever smartwatch managed to make a mark in this highly competitive market? Know it in our Lava Prowatch ZN review below.

Upon first look, the Lava Prowatch may seem reminiscent of the Google Pixel Watch. Although it doesn't quite match it in terms of the feature set, the smartwatch, with a round dial and zinc alloy design looks classy. There's also a rotating crown via which you can browse through menus, apps and watch faces. Oh, and it provides tactile feedback too! (good job Lava). The button toggles the sports mode directly while the crown can be pressed to go back. The smartwatch comes with both metallic and silicon straps, the latter of which is comfortable to wear even during hot summers for long periods of time.

In terms of numbers, the Lava Prowatch ZN has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466x466 pixels, always-on functionality, 600 nits of peak brightness and a highly impressive Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for durability. What it does is it provides you with a crisp display which can withstand drops or nicks. Courtesy of the AMOLED panel, the display's somewhat chunky bezels merge into the black wallpaper seamlessly, providing a bezel-less look, coupled with a good touch response.

As is customary with smartwatches in the affordable segment, it comes with 110+ sports modes. Now, I'm pretty sure an average user won't be testing ALL of them but it's still better to have them and not use them instead of missing them when you really need them. It is also