46 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 71
But the style is better than most. The model I
tested is the most eye-catching, with neon yellow
accents punctuated by black lugs. It looks just nice
in white and rose gold, too. At 11mm, it’s not as thick
as most of the hulking Wear OS watches I’ve tested,
and its design makes it appear even thinner than it is.
It’s definitely an acquired taste – especially the neon-
and-black model I tested – but I didn’t mind it. It’s
probably not something I’d choose to wear every day,
and smaller bezels and less aggressive lugs wouldn’t
hurt But the sporty aesthetic fits the brand well. I even
liked the default watch face, which spotlights Puma’s
iconic logo and compliments the design nicely.
It’s also quite light. That’s partially because of the
strap, a flimsy silicon affair that feels extremely cheap.
It’s not very comfortable, either, unlike the smooth
sport bands of the Apple Watch or Fitbit Versa.
But the design is the least of the Puma
Smartwatch’s problems. I’ve used plenty of clunky
The Puma Smartwatch is
relatively thin compared
to other Wear OS watches
