Nabu Watch reviewed: Razer gets into smartwatches in a big way (literally)

Razer added to its wearable collection at CES not with a smartwatch but with "a watch that's smart." That's how the company bills its new Nabu Watch, a G-Shock-esque device that doesn't have any bling but is big enough to catch everyone's eyes. It's a full chronograph timepiece with a digital display in addition to a secondary ticker screen for smartphone notifications. On top of that, it tracks daily activity as well.

The Nabu Watch is Razer's way of getting into the smartwatch world while still staying true to its customer base by making devices that are "by gamers, for gamers." The watch certainly embraces the same aesthetic of Razer's other products—jet black with bright lime green detailing. At $149, though, the Nabu Watch might be best suited for the Razer-obsessed. It's lackluster for everyone else.

Design: An acquired taste

Razer channels Casio's ostentatious yet iconic G-Shock line of watches with its Nabu Watch. I like big watches in general, but this one looks hilarious on my small wrist. It's bulky with a number of raised, oblong accents that make it look like something a post-apocalyptic video game character would wear.

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