HK8 Pro Max Ultra Review – First Apple Watch Ultra Alternative with AMOLED Screen

The HK Series has announced the new upgrade of the Apple Watch alternative under the name HK8 Pro Max Ultra which it’s bigger, brighter, sturdier, longer lasting, and more capable than the HK8 Pro Ultra or any other version of the alternative Apple Watch to date because its the first smartwatch alternative with an AMOLED screen. An option for anyone who wants a full smartwatch, Pro Max Ultra would be the best choice.

As I mentioned, what makes this new smartwatch better than other competitors is a new improvement that includes hardware, software, and design, and the main selling point is the 2.12-inch first AMOLED screen with a flat design and 49mm 1:1 Case which makes it the most close alternative of the original, and built-in 7 watch faces including exclusive to the new Apple Watch, also has Health & Fitness Functions, with the possibility to Making Calls, Multifunction NFC and Voice Assistant, even control short videos from Tiktok and Quick Action button Customizable on the side, and there are many more. In short, you will get the latest technology that you will not find in any other smartwatch, with a rugged design at $50. So let’s start the review.

• Making & Answer Calls via Bluetooth v5.2
• 2.12 inch AMOLED Screen, Always On Display
• 1:1 49mm Rugged Design – Quick Action button Customizable
• 3 Days Battery Life, Wireless Charging
• 7 Watch Faces, 4 Menu Style
• Multitasking Bar, Build-in Local Games
• Heart Rate & Blood Pressure Monitor
• Wallet Function & Business Cards
• Multifunction NFC, Voice Assistant
• Tiktok Remote Control, Bulit-in Compass
• Multi-Sport Modes, Location Sharing
• IP68 Waterproof

Design And Build Quality

HK8 Pro Max Ultra clearly shares some features and designs with the previous version of HK8 Pro Ultra. It runs the same operating system and works with the same combination of a crown and a side button and a quick action button. That said, the biggest and most meaningful improvement with this Ultra, in my opinion, is the display and high accuracy in building and similarity to the original. This Alternative of the Apple Watch Ultra with an orange button on the left side of its case. It’s called the “Action button” and when you press it, opens the sports modes. Apart from that, The Series 8 Alternative and Ultra alternative can look quite similar when it comes to looks except for slight differences, like the speaker grill instead of the hole and the protrusion on the side of the crown and side button for the Multitasking bar.

However, it brings a modern and elegant design that makes you want to wear it as an accessory not to mention its functionalities, the new Apple-inspired design is fantastic it’s one of the best new smartwatch alternatives to Apple Watch Ultra. So the shape is as usual a square with a 2.12-inch screen and flat not 3D curved on the sides like other alternatives. Despite being a budget smartwatch, Pro Max Ultra feels sturdy yet comfortable, looks elegant, and gives a premium vibe which makes it amongst the best Apple Watch alternatives on the market. So, the build quality is high and can be seen through the body, which is slim and light and made of high-quality Stainless Steel with a matt finish. The dimensions are perfect with a 49mm 1:1 Case which makes it the most close alternative of the original and weighs more than 65g, which makes it comfortable on the wrist.

From underneath there is the sensor responsible for all the health and sports features on the device and as a new gear upgrade, And as usual, the metal ring is responsible for wireless magnetic charging. Finally, on the sides, there are two lock buttons for the strap.

The strap is one of the important things to complete the overall look of the watch, that’s why it is made of silicone, it’s lightweight and comfortable on your wrist for long-lasting use. And because it’s removable you can use any 44/45mm belt and is available in the colors silver, black, and orange, with two types Alpine Loop or Ocean Band. And an additional choice you can buy another from metal or leather.

Display Screen

On the other hand, HK Series has invested heavily in the most important aspect of the smartwatch which is the amazing display quality, I am happy to say that I was completely impressed with its display on the HK8 Pro Max Ultra, which is my favorite type and one of the strengths of this smartwatch, unlike other alternatives that contain an IPS panel, the HK8 Pro Max Ultra has a 2.12-inch AMOLED display as first ever alternative to Apple Watch with AMOLED to better protect it from dings and scratches, and because its larger than other smartwatches being one of the few smartwatch alternatives that are the same size as the apple watch Ultra, the images displayed on the screen are clear thanks to the high resolution of 485*520 pixels and a high pixel density of 307 PPI. And with an extremely narrow bezel, the display area is increased by about 28%.

That’s why a sharp, vivid screen is central to the success of a smartwatch product, and the watch face stands out, and this is something Apple does very well in its watches. Also worth noting is the peak brightness that is capable of rendering content on the screen even in direct sunlight. Texts and numbers are crystal clear for reading. Therefore, there is no problem in displaying various contents on the screen. The contrast and sharpness offered by 60Hz elevate this panel on par with most popular competitors. Definitely, it’s the best screen in a budget smartwatch in terms of size and resolution.

The screen also provides an always-on display feature. And as I always say, the reason makes this type of screen is my favorite is that large and takes over most of the interface, and with narrow sides, and this is only found in smartwatches with higher costs, It’s the closest to an Apple Watch Ultra. I personally prefer this screen over others and would love to see it used more.

Multiple Watch Faces

HK Series has made a concerted effort to tailor the plethora of watch faces included on the HK8 Pro Max Ultra that’s why brings you 7 different pre-installed watch faces to choose from, you can switch between them easily in many ways, by rotating the button or via the Wearfit Pro app for more watch faces with over 200 online watch faces are available for download and some watch face dials are free, with many of paid-for choices available to supplement the free ones. and it’s included a variety of colors, retro, analog, 3D, and digital faces, or you can even use your own photos as a watch face background or any wallpaper and have the possibility of customization. More importantly, it includes the latest and exclusive watch faces for Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra. So yes, you will not miss the fun.

Waterproof

Like the previous smartwatch for HK Series, the HK8 Pro Max Ultra has an IP68 Waterproof certification, IP68 Waterproof which it means can only handle sweat and splashes of water, although the watch is not approved for swimming but is good for wearing for activities, so, I do not recommend swimming or exposing it to hot water or saltwater to avoid any harm Long or short term and with the presence of a speaker and a microphone, avoiding it will be good, however, if it’s exposed to water in any way, I prefer to dry the watch after immersing it in water and before operating it so that it stays with you for as long as possible.

Under The Hood

While everything looks the same to the naked eye, the HK8 Pro Max Ultra has some significant changes under the hood. it comes with a built-in SF32LB551 chip for faster response speed and faster data processing and is paired with 128MB of storage for storing contacts, watch faces, and notifications, and with a High-performance dual-core processor, 2D graphics engine, and artificial intelligence neural network accelerator, it is one of the best in this market and is known for giving good results and will help you take better care of your health and encourage you to work out more.

This watch has the latest Bluetooth v5.2 chip and supports calls So, You will not face any problems in contact because it’s the fastest and most stable. And this version is compatible with Android 5.0 and later or iOS 10.0 and above so the connection is through the Wearfit Pro app. However, it does not have its own GPS sensor, which means that you will always have to use it with a smartphone to get your location.

AI Voice Assistant

Al voice assistant algorithm in Ultra Watch allows you to give voice commands in order to perform some specific task or to ask your queries. Moreover, the smartwatch comes with an integrated speaker which helps you interact with your AI assistant in two-way voice communication, which is convenient and quick.

NFC Access Control

NFC Access Control allows for keyless and frictionless door entry using a smartwatch device for authentication. So, When reaching home, the watch is your access control, Raise your wrist to open the door quickly. The NFC of this watch only supports IC door cards with a frequency of 13.56MNZ (applicable to 80% of the market), and payment for Alipay and WeChat Pay. does not support credit cards or another payment mode.

How Do You Operate The HK8 Pro Max Ultra

The Software makes for a generally pleasant and rich experience overall, it works well enough for you to navigate around and use the various apps and functions. and one of the most important updates is to change the look of menus, icons, and software in general. And most navigation is done via the touchscreen, which you swipe left, right, up, and down to get to the main parts of the software. You can access a Control Center when swiping from the bottom you can enable Bluetooth Phones, Wallet Functions & Business cards, AliPay for Chinese users, control short videos from Tiktok, Always-on Display, Do not disturb, Brightness, NFC, Alarm, Find the phone, and more.

By swiping from the left, A split window will appear on the side with the time, QR Code, Weather, and the last open applications.

When swiping from the right, you will find shortcuts for Heart rate monitoring, Steps, Spo2, Music, and Weather, and you can add other components.

And as I mentioned earlier, the side button works for the Multitasking bar for previously opened apps, and it’s really similar to the Apple Watch.

The main menu can be accessed by clicking the crown button, you will find heart rate and sleep monitoring, sports modes, settings, and other features that include capturing photos from the watch and music, weather, app store, voice assistant, menu styles, phone, and more. And it’s good that it also includes simple games and the new built-in Compass.

The menu comes in 4 styles to choose from, just like in the Apple watch we find: Striped six-square grid, grid style, and more, each one allows you to navigate the menu in a different fashion but all of them seem to work just fine. To change the menu style, you only have to double-click the scrolling wheel.

Health & Fitness Functions

The HK8 Pro Max Ultra is a great companion if you’re looking for a fitness smartwatch is equipped with a somewhat reliable sensor to help you monitor your body and keep track of the sports you are practicing in sports mode which you can access simply by clicking the button on the orange side or by selecting the sports modes from the apps menu, the sports available are indoor and outdoor sports, like running, cycling, swimming, sit-up, on foot, mountaineering, and more.

Apart from the sports features, you can monitor your heart rate in real-time to check whether it’s beating normally or not and monitor sleep to measure your total light sleep, deep sleep, and wake time to provide you with an analysis of your sleep patterns, monitor blood pressure and measure oxygen levels in the blood in real-time to improve the ability of the cardiovascular system to prevent the low level of oxygen in the blood that causes discomfort to a person’s body.

Although it has a sensor that is more accurate than other sensors, this does not mean that the measurements provided by this smartwatch are completely accurate, as most of them are largely unreliable because it’s not a medical instrument, but it makes you very aware of your health and physical performance. unfortunately, this is often the case with watches in this price range.

How To Pair The HK8 Pro Ultra

For you to enjoy the many benefits of your HK8 Pro Max Ultra, you would have to connect it to a support app. The recommended app is the Wearfit Pro app which has loads of beneficial features to keep you fit and healthy, and it’s compatible with Android and iOS, so you would need to download it on your mobile phone. It is available on Google Play and App Store for both Android and iOS users.

For pairing, it’s easy to connect the Pro Max Ultra alternative to your phone. After installing the Wearfit Pro app and setup, all you have to do:

• Step 1: The first thing to do is to go to your phone’s settings. Then, turn on your phone’s Bluetooth connection, and add the device. Two options add a device, search, or scan a QR code.
• Step 2: Next, you would need to Sign up for a Wearfit pro account. Or, Log in to your existing account (if you already have an account).
• Step 3: Allow all notification data. A notification interface will pop up requesting your permission to allow Wearfit access to certain functions on your mobile phone. (Denying any of these permission requests might prevent Wearfit Pro from working properly).

After downloading, launch the application and set permissions. Next, add your Smartwatch device and connect it to the app. Lastly, set your Personalization Options and settings.

When all this is done, it will communicate directly and without any complications, with automatic setting of time and language, weather, in addition to a phone call feature, and update the smartwatch software if available.

Wearfit Pro App For HK8 Pro Max Ultra

Wearfit Pro helps you set up and use the watch more efficiently. You can synchronize the app with your smartwatch to read and track your step data. It shows you a detailed record of the number of steps you have taken throughout the day, plus the distance covered. Also set exercise goals and encourage yourself to complete your exercise amount each day through a simple and easy-to-understand operating interface with sections like steps, distance, notifications, alarm, and more.

Main Features of the App

The app I found perfect through the features and settings equipped which include watch faces, application store, wallet, business card, notifications, health reminders, NFC, and more settings like adding favorite contact lists but only 8.

Location Sharing

To activate the feature, it must be downloaded from the Wearfit Pro app market. This is a new feature that allows you to share your location and health status in real-time by connecting the smartwatch with the phone, and the sharing is with another person who has the same watch and program, the location is not very accurate, so there may be an update to solve some problems.

This feature can be accessed from the Control Center or in the main menu in the App Store. It is worth noting that other applications can be installed such as blood sugar and breath rate and the new two feature: control short videos from Tiktok and more.

Control Short Videos

Your smartwatch can be transformed into a multifunctional smart remote control for multiple operating modes with simple operations for watching video, live broadcasting, one-click control, pause/play, up, down, and like. I don’t know if it is an advantage for some, but it is there.

Bluetooth Calling Function On HK8 Pro Max Ultra

Unlike other “smartwatches” that only notify you when a call arrives, One of the most attention-grabbing highlights of HK8 Pro Max Ultra is the ability you can answer your smartphone calls directly from the smartwatch. Just sync them via Bluetooth 5.2 and, as soon as you receive a call, click on the button that will appear on your watch’s screen to answer it.
it’s equipped with an integrated microphone and a speaker, with the former serving up surprisingly clear sound that can be heard over general din (such as road noise), making it usable, As for the microphone, it’s mainly used for on-wrist calls or, if you’re paired to a smartphone. So it not only displays an incoming call but can also receive and dial calls made via Bluetooth directly from the watch with good sound from the speakers and a mic, and of course, this is done with your smartphone, So you don’t have to take out the phone of your pocket every time you want to make or answer a simple call.

This smartwatch lets you save important and frequently-called contacts so that you don’t have to dig through an extensive contact list to make a call, especially when you’re pressed for time. also features a dial pad that enables you to make calls quickly and conveniently.

To enable Bluetooth Calling Function on this smartwatch, you need to first connect it to the compatible app. Once connected, you need to manually go to the phone’s Bluetooth settings and pair this smartwatch (Bluetooth Name: Watch-Call). Upon pairing, you will get a notification: Connected for calls and audio.

Notifications

Notifications are clearly visible and easily readable. And you will not miss out on important messages or notifications with the HK8 Pro Max Ultra smartwatch on your wrist. It syncs up with your smartphone to display incoming calls, messages, social media notifications (Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter), and other applications, enabling you to stay connected even when you’re on the move.

HK8 Pro Ultra Battery Life & Charging Time

Finally, The battery in smartwatches is no less important than the rest of the functions, So, the battery performance of the HK8 Pro Max Ultra varies depending on how you use it and what you use it for, as some features will drain the battery more. And because it has a capacity of 380 mAh battery allows a standby time of up to 20 days. For continuous use, the brand advertises 4 days with heart monitor use. The watch charges in about two hours with a wireless charger, which is a great feature, all you have to do, is make sure that you place the watch correctly on the charger.

As an added advantage, the animation while charging the watch was very cool and vibrant and it would be switching between horizontal and vertical screens. So, After turning on the “bedside clock mode”, just put it on its side and connect the power supply, the watch will automatically enter the bedside clock mode, the user can use it as a bedside lamp, in “bedside clock mode” The screen will switch to a horizontal screen.

Final Verdict

HK8 Pro Max Ultra certainly lives up to its moniker, and will undoubtedly be hard to exclude from our list of the best budget smartwatches. it’s a new alternative of the Apple Watch Ultra to make it stand out from the rest of the smartwatches in the market and to break from the usual and might be the ultimate smartwatch. But, The Series 8 Alternative and Ultra alternative can look quite similar, even though they work very similarly except for the customizable side button and flat screen.

For the time being, there is nothing better than the Pro Max Ultra to give you an experience that is closer to the Apple Watch Ultra in terms of Amoled screen, and even the new software was more than great to break out of the familiar atmosphere of the rest of the versions. Even the rest of the features were more than satisfactory, and this includes the overall performance and smooth navigation of the system as well as the battery which was good. Therefore, it is one of the most accurate alternatives watches that we have seen.

HK8 Pro Max Ultra Price And Where To Buy

The HK8 Pro Max Ultra Smartwatch is currently available on the AliExpress Store for a very good price. So, don’t miss out on this great deal. And to view its price or buy it, you can access the offer by clicking on the store icon.

• HK8 Pro Max Ultra Smartwatch
• Strap
• Wireless Charger
• User Manual