Don't get me wrong: There are things I like about the Fit. As a watch purist, I like that it has a round face. I also dig its clean aesthetic. At 11.2mm, its silver-colored aluminum case is thinner than most smartwatches', making it so comfortable I often forgot it was on my wrist. There are no knobs, dials or buttons other than a reset button on the underside, which keeps the overall design uncluttered. However, that left me confused as to how to turn on the device when I first unboxed it. As it turns out, I didn't have to: It's always on, as long as it's charged.

I also appreciate how lightweight the Fit is. But although the device seems sturdy overall, it still manages to feel cheap. What's more, three of my colleagues agreed when I asked for another opinion. That may be due to the watch's silicone band, which wouldn't look or feel out of place inside a McDonald's Happy Meal box. This could be a difference in taste, but it's worth noting that many people prefer a little heft in a $130 device.

The Fit is available in three band colors. I got an orange one, but my favorite's the blue. If you're boring, a black option is also available, although it'll be a Best Buy exclusive until the end of November. You can also swap in any 18mm watch strap if you're so inclined.

The Fit's LCD touchscreen (1.04 inches, 208x208 pixels) displays your stats in black and white, making it easy to see indoors but harder in bright light. Reading in the dark is no problem, however, as an ambient-light sensor activates the backlight.You can't adjust the brightness, though, so there's no way to tweak visibility in different environments. Another thing that made the display hard to read: It picks up smudges easily -- indeed, smears and fingerprints sometimes obstructed my view.

I like that the Fit constantly shows the time, so I didn't have to wait for it to wake up before finding out exactly how late in the day it was. Together with the fact that the onboard heart rate monitor (HRM) was checking my pulse every 10 minutes, Huawei's battery life claim of six days seems somewhat impressive. That's similar to the five-day estimate Fitbit gives for the Charge 2. I've only been using the Fit for two days, so I can't vouch for its endurance, but its indicator suggests the battery is still basically full.