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Rollme has released its newest smartwatch, the Hero K1. It’s an outdoor-focused wearable that prioritizes battery capacity and standalone navigation features over a slim form factor.
Rollme Hero K1 Specifications
The Hero K1 packs a large 1,200mAh battery, significantly larger than the 300mAh to 500mAh cells commonly found in mainstream smartwatches. According to Rollme, the watch can deliver up to 40 days of battery life with typical use and up to 25 days with heavy use. However, actual battery performance may vary depending on usage patterns, including GPS tracking, continuous health monitoring, and display activity.
Physically, the watch is built for utility. It has a 1.46-inch display with a 360 x 360 resolution, surrounded by an aluminum alloy bezel and a plastic casing, and it comes with a standard silicone strap.
The watch meets MIL-STD-810H durability standards, with tests for resistance to drops and extreme temperatures. It also comes with a 5ATM water resistance rating. For outdoor use, the watch has a built-in LED flashlight on the side of the case, offering three lighting modes: standard, high intensity and SOS flashes.
For navigation, the Hero K1 supports multi-satellite GPS and allows users to download offline maps directly to the watch. This allows route tracking and turn-by-turn navigation without requiring a constant connection to a paired smartphone.
The watch is also equipped with outdoor sensors, including a barometer, altimeter and compass, which provide real-time information about altitude, air pressure and direction.
On the software side, the watch handles standard health and fitness tracking. It monitors heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2) levels, and sleep patterns, and it can log data for over 100 different sports modes. It supports Bluetooth calls through a built-in speaker and allows users to reply to WhatsApp messages directly from the screen.
Currently, the WhatsApp reply feature is limited to Android phones, although the company says that iOS support is planned for a later date. Rollme has also integrated a text-based AI assistant into the companion app to handle basic queries.
Pricing and Availability
The Hero K1 is available directly from Rollme’s online store in two colors: Ranger Black and Storm Grey. It is currently priced at $59.99 as part of a Double 11 promotion.
In related news, Rollme recently launched the Matrix smartwatch with 4G connectivity, GPS, an AMOLED display, and a pop-up camera, along with the Hero D6 rugged smartwatch with offline maps, dual-band GPS, and up to 15 days of battery life.
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