CROSSBEATS IGNITE S4

Feature-loaded with Apple Watch-like feel at affordable price

- Ramesh

Smartwatches are progressively becoming an integral part of our lives, especially for those who are always on the go and are very much concerned about their health metrics. Indian brands, in particular, are leading by example with their innovative offerings at affordable prices. Crossbeats happens to be one such homegrown player which has made a mark in a very short span of time, with smartwatches having high-end features. While we have already reviewed some of its wrist-gears, the company's recently-launched Ignite S4 (priced at Rs 5,499) is even more advanced and will definitely grab your attention with its premium look and outof-the-box features, at least on the paper. Let's get into the detail of this smartwatch to find out how worthy it is on different parameters of excellence. Here we go!

Build and Design

The all-new Crossbeats Ignite S4 comes in three colour options - Forest Green, Oxford Blue and Coal Black - with two pairs of easily swappable straps (one is made of Silicon material, whereas the other is made of nylon). I had the Coal Black variant for review, which looks quite elegant and will give you the feeling of Apple Watch SE on your wrist. It comes in a rectangular design, which looks almost square shaped, and consists of a metal dial, giving it a very solid build, whereas the back of the device has a shiny glass finish with sensors and a charging terminal.