R7 Pro smartwatch has built-in headphones & live translation

Most smartwatches feel pretty much the same. They track steps, buzz with notifications, and maybe let you talk to a voice assistant. The SynchroSound R7 Pro? It’s doing its own thing. It’s not trying to be an Apple Watch or a Garmin—it’s more like a mashup of a watch, wireless earbuds, and some random smart features that might be useful.

The most obvious difference is the flip-top design. Pop it open, and there’s a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds tucked inside. No separate case, no digging through your bag when you need them. They just sit there, charging, ready to go. The earbuds have touch controls, noise cancellation, and even a white noise mode for sleep.

Then there’s the translation feature. Most smartwatches just stick to the usual voice assistants, but this one actually helps you have conversations in different languages. It works by using the built-in earbuds and a companion smartphone app. You speak into the watch or earbuds, and the app translates your words in real time. The person you’re talking to can respond, and their words get translated back to you via the smartphone app display.

Another interesting feature is meeting recording. The watch can record conversations which may be great for students or people in business meetings.

On the fitness side, there’s nothing spectacular. It’s got the usual stuff—heart rate tracking, calorie counting, workout duration. The timpeice covers running, cycling, hiking, and skiing, but it’s not trying to replace a dedicated sports watch. If you just want to keep an eye on your activity without diving into deep analytics, it may do the job.

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The build quality is better than a lot of cheap smartwatches. It’s metal instead of plastic, and it’s got an IP67 waterproof rating, meaning it can handle some dust and splashes but not a deep-sea adventure.

Battery life is solid compared to a lot of smartwatches that barely make it through the day. You’ll get around seven days of use and up to two weeks on standby, which isn’t bad. Since the watch also charges the earbuds, you don’t have to worry about carrying another charger just for them.

So who’s this actually for? Probably not serious athletes or someone who wants deep smartwatch integration with their phone. It makes more sense for people who travel a lot, like the idea of having earbuds always with them, or just want a smartwatch that lasts longer than a day without being charged constantly. It’s kind of a weird mix of features, but that’s also what makes it stand out.

Price: $85 and up

Funds raised: $34,000 out of $2,500 goal.

Estimated delivery: May 2025
17 days to go

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