Doogee's new DG Venus is an almost perfect replica of the Garmin Lily smartwatch that launched in January 2021. Doogee is a Chinese brand that tends to focus on affordable products and this is clearly one of the major differences between its new women's smartwatch and the Garmin Lily, making it an option worth considering if on a budget.
Doogee might not be as well known as some other brands, but the company has been around for a long time. Founded in 2013, its product portfolio is primarily made up of smartphones, including ones designed for those looking for a more rugged device. Similar to many other smartphone brands, however, the company has also begun making smartwatches as well. The DG Venus is its first wearable designed specifically for women.
There is no mistaking that the design of the Doogee DG Venus is heavily inspired by the Garmin Lily, from the round display to the T-bar lugs, and even down to the straps. Doogee has tried to differentiate its watch to some degree by adding a digital crown to the side of the case. It is also available in more color options, including bright red and dark green. Doogee is keeping a tight lip on the specifications of the watch, but does state on the pre-order page that it is 9.6mm thick and weighs 34 grams (straps included). While details like the screen size remain unknown, Doogee has confirmed the health and sports features of the DG Venus. For example, the smartwatch comes with a heart rate monitor, a sedentary reminder, a menstrual cycle tracker, and can track sleep as well as provide suggestions to improve sleep quality in general. However, it is missing a blood oxygen level sensor, a feature available on Garmin's watch. It does also lack a built-in GPS chip, as does Garmin's watch.
For those looking for a solution to help with fitness, the DG Venus can track seven different sports including badminton, basketball, and football. It also comes with theming options, including the ability to upload images for a more personalized look. When connected to a compatible smartphone, the Venus will display notifications and call alerts. In addition, owners are able to control music playback from their wrist, or use the watch as a Bluetooth remote shutter for the phone's camera app. The battery life is stated to be seven days on a single charge, but that will depend on individual usage.
At just $49.99, the Doogee DG Venus is one-fifth of the price the Garmin Lily sells for. While it doesn't offer quite as many features as Garmin's watch, and may also not boast the same quality overall, it is good to know that there are cheaper options available for those looking for a smartwatch on a tighter budget.
Source: Doogee
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