Lenovo has today launched its digital smartwatch in India, priced at just Rs. 1,999. At that price, getting a smartwatch from a well-known brand like Lenovo sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? So, is it actually a sweet deal, and should you consider buying the Lenovo EGO for your needs? Well, I've been using the Lenovo EGO for almost a week now, and here are my thoughts on the watch, what it can do, what it can't do, and whether or not it's worth buying.

At first glance, the Lenovo EGO gives the distinct impression of being a regular digital watch, and might even trick you into thinking it's a Casio G-Shock. That's not a bad thing, in and of itself smartwatches that look like regular watches to the point of being deceptive aren't a bad thing – they can blend right in. But take a few seconds to look at this watch, and you'll easily be able to see that it's meant to be a smart watch at very low prices.

The design here is bulky, and I'm pretty sure Lenovo wanted to make it look like a rugged watch at first blush, and it works well. There are unnecessary design details in places but they all fit together well and I didn't really find much to complain about. Keep in mind that this is a watch that costs Rs. 1 999, and I reviewed it with that in mind.

Construction, on the other hand, is clearly where the company cuts considerable costs. Don't get me wrong, the EGO is by no means a fragile watch. I've used it lightly, thrown it in my bag for formal outings when I preferred to wear my regular watch instead, and just treated it like a rugged watch for the most part, and it's held up surprisingly well. But the quality of the plastic on the case and the rubber straps is obviously not that good. It looks really cheap to the eyes, and feels thin and weird when you touch it. Even comparing it to the Mi Band's silicone strap, the EGO's strap is not up to par.