REVIEW: Atrio Paris, a discreet, elegant and refined smart watch

In times of little discreet size (and color) gadgets, an obstacle for those with a more elegant profile is finding a product that matches the look. THE Paris atrium has everything to fill this space, being a SmartWatch with a host of smart functions, housed in a screen of just 2 centimeters.

Even compact and refined, is it really worth it? Find out below in our detailed review.

Visual and Connectivity

the elegance of Paris atrium is what makes it a smartwatch different from the rest. It is not a gadget that will attract attention for its size, nor is it a device that overflows with functions (of which you wouldn't use even half). On the contrary: the Paris goes straight to the point navigation, and this is also reflected in the Design, which is quite luxurious. THE metallic bracelet, which can be exchanged, is complemented by the geometric shapes of the glass that surround the display, being the icing on the cake in the product's finish.

The application that you need to download to enjoy all the functions and settings of the watch (since there is no configuration in it) is the SW Atrium, available to Android e iOS. The app has an interface loaded with information, with menus and submenus ideal for those who want to track steps and calorie loss daily, weekly and monthly. owners of iPhone will be pleased to know that the watch can also work together with the app Apple Health; who has Android can also pair it to Google Fit.

O Paris atrium it is a unisex model, however its elegant and discreet look, together with its size, makes us believe that it was designed to please the female audience. Bearing in mind that the watch's advertising campaign uses terms such as "glamour", I believe that, regardless of the user's gender identification, it should be taken into account that this is an accessory delicate e refining – a design that comes from the factory.

Unlike the minimalist, unisex and “every occasion” square of Apple Watch or the round, robust and not very discreet Huawei Watch GT 2, Paris atrium reminds one jewel. Its metallic bracelet reinforces this idea well. In contrast, we have London, another smartwatch from the manufacturer that has a few more functions and adopts a more “universal” style – which would match both a sporty look and a casual look.

Interface and navigation

A simplicity sums up well the effectiveness of navigating through the screens of the Paris atrium. There is a single touch-sensitive area called “one touch“, just below the screen, indicated by a hexagonal shape printed under the glass. Reminiscent of popular smartbands, you tap forward and hold your finger for a few seconds to confirm. The menu is cyclic, so the functions follow a specific order until they return to the home screen again. It also has a single physical button on the side, which serves to go back to the beginning or, if it is already, the screen goes dark.

No exaggeration, it's great as the Paris gets straight to the point in its functions. They are meters of steps, calories lost, distance covered, heart rate (current), the quality of your sleep and there are also four types of training (running, walking, hiking and biking). Of the functions of direct connection with the cell phone, we have the reading of messages/notifications and the “search” function, which sends an audible warning to the smartphone (as if it were a call), in case you have missed it.

After a few days of use, it is already possible to decorate the number of touches in the touch area to go to each function. The most used ones appear first in the queue, while others like “themes” and “glow” are among the last ones. This is a positive point when thinking about the usefulness of navigation items. And while it lacks customization of training, which are limited to only the four types we mentioned, the theme customization from the main screen is pretty fair.

Speaking of brightness, the lighting of the screen is good in different environments, but the colors end up being opaque (in this case, the white glow in contrast to the black background). The image definition isn't the best either, even on the product-themed Parisian wallpaper.

The most curious thing is the existence of sticky notes to “drink water” and “exercise”, something useful to keep your health up to date. In times of coexistence and work only at home, a reminder like this is essential. A pity is that there is another downside: these and other settings can only be modified/created in the partner app. If you are using the Apple Health or SW Atrium uninstalled, you will need to download and open the app to adjust it.

Battery

If you're used to wearing a smartwatch, you know that a key point is battery life. If you already need to charge your phone every day or two, you don't want a headache as part of your gadget routine anymore, right? Well, maybe that's the main downside of the Paris. On the product packaging, we are faced with a somewhat disheartening estimate: the battery would only last three days. In the manual, the story changes a bit, with a maximum duration of 20 days. When testing, I realized that it ended up being impossible for the duration to correspond with this second scenario – and I explain below.

The variation between these extremes, given by the manufacturer itself, is explained by the fact that how long the watch stays connected with the cell phone. With the battery charging to the maximum (which lasted a few hours) and Bluetooth on, I used it from the morning of one day until the night of the next day, that is, about 35-40 hours. With Bluetooth off, the battery lasted four times longer in casual use for almost a week. So it lasts at most two days of intense use, connected to the cell phone.

So the fun is to use it as a watch "offline" throughout the day and only count your information in sync with your cell phone just before bed, for example. That way, you still have all the statuses up to date and you don't have to rely on connection and short battery life. Now, if you purchase it solely for the purpose of showing smartphone notifications, you will have to deal with a two-day charge.

Next to it is a loader unusual, which works as a case that closes over the body of the smartwatch. As the device does not charge wirelessly, this case has metal posts that make physical contact with the watch to charge the battery.

The idea is good, however, the system is impractical if you think you have to open and close each time you need to charge it. In the long run, it's as if you had to take your phone's case off and on each time you plug it in to the charger. It's one more step that could be solved with a flat base and a magnet system, for example, that was enough to keep the connector stable and without “samba” on contact. In an economic way, another solution would be a kind of clamp to hold it on the base, as other smartwatch manufacturers do. Unfortunately, the option adopted by the Atrio It deserves an improvement.

Durability

Just by feeling the lightness of the product, one suspects its durability. We claim that this is, fortunately, a mistaken first impression. In our tests (100% home office) in the last two weeks, there was no visible scratch and no permanent stains on the screen. The bracelet also showed resistant dust and scratches. Even the “Atrio” branding, engraved on the magnetic part, still remained brand new. Even so, glass is quite prone to fingerprints and dust, which fortunately can be wiped clean.

Using it on a daily basis on the street can be a little different to put it to the full test, but I believe that an accidental scratch would only end up happening in the case of a fall or a direct collision of the watch with another surface. Light taps and “scrapes” should only have a long-term effect. One more important detail is that it is waterproof with IP67 certification. That is, it can be submerged in 1 meter of water for up to half an hour. You can use it in the pool without any problems, it's just a shame it doesn't come with a swim tracker.

Conclusion about Atrium Paris

For those who have never had a smartwatch, the Paris atrium it's a good start. Anyone who is already used to smartband navigation (smart sports watch) and wants to switch to something more refined can easily adapt to it. Use only on walks and as a form of adornment to complement the look is the most harmonious solution. For those who expect it to become a companion gadget that will make you dependent on functions and meters, showing cell phone notifications and other warnings, the battery and size may not be so practical. You can find the Paris atrium a start from R$474.

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