boAt Smartwatch Launch— boAt, a company that has made a mark in the Indian wearable market, has officially launched its two new smartwatches – boAt Storm Call 4 and boAt Ultima Vogue 2 in India. Both these new wearables come with direct USB Type-C charging support. This simply means that now users will not need to carry a separate magnetic charger to charge their smartwatch. You’ll be able to charge your watch with the same Type-C cable you charge your smartphone or tablet with. The company claims that this is India’s first smartwatch which has been launched in the market with Direct Type-C charging technology.

boAt Smartwatch Launch: boAt Storm Call 4 and Ultima Vogue 2 launched in India, equipped with direct Type-C charging

Price and availability: Sale will start from June 12

Talking about price, the company has taken care of both budget and premium segments. The price of boAt Storm Call 4 has been fixed at Rs 1,599. At the same time, boAt Ultima Vogue 2, which comes with some advanced features, has been launched for Rs 2,799. If you want to buy Storm Call 4, it is currently live for pre-order on boAt’s official website. The company is selling it in Active Black, Navy Blue and Steel Black color options. The main sale of this wearable is going to start from June 12.

Features and Specifications: Bluetooth calling and 1.96-inch display

A long list of features is available in both these smartwatches. boAt Storm Call 4 and Ultima Vogue 2 both feature a large 1.96-inch touchscreen display, which offers better visibility and smooth touch response. Apart from this, keeping in view the current needs, Bluetooth calling functionality has been supported in both the models, through which users can attend or dial phone calls directly from the wrist. For health tracking, it includes important features like blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensor and heart rate monitor. For fitness lovers, these watches support more than 100 sports modes. To protect against bad weather and dust, both the devices have received IP68 rating, which makes them dust and water resistant.

Company’s official statement

“Incorporating direct Type-C charging into smartwatches is a big step forward for the Indian wearable industry. Our aim is to simplify the everyday experience for users so that they don’t have to carry a separate charger for each device.”
— boAt spokesperson, official launch event

Its effect on common users: The hassle of separate charger will end.

Often, when the magnetic or dock charger provided with the smartwatch gets lost or damaged, users face a lot of trouble in finding a new charger. An extra cable had to be carried even during travel. After this step by boAt, now this watch can be powered from any common Type-C smartphone charger present at home or office. This technology can set a new standard in the affordable smartwatch segment in the future.