TAG Heuer ConnectedvsTAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

TAG Heuer Connected at true scale

Connected

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 at true scale

Connected Calibre E5

Diameter

45mm

40mm

Thickness

14.8mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$1,750

$1,600

lowest

Movement

TAG Heuer Calibre E5

TAG Heuer Calibre E5

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14mm
Finish
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
RUBBER

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$1,600
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

TAG Heuer Connected

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Connected for its premium look and feel, lightweight titanium construction, and traditional watch aesthetics, with some viewing it as a luxury alternative to other smartwatches. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag significant functional shortcomings, including laggy software, unreliable heart rate and GPS tracking, connectivity bugs, and poor battery life, with some users reporting only 8 hours of use and others feeling it underperforms compared to less expensive smartwatches. The transflective LCD screen is readable but less pixel-dense than competitors, and the plastic caseback diminishes the overall quality feel for some. On balance, owners and reviewers find the TAG Heuer Connected appealing for its design and luxury branding but are disappointed by its functional limitations and value proposition.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5

Owners widely report that the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 is an attractive smartwatch, but flag its high price and frequent software bugs. Some owners express regret over their purchase, citing reliability issues and battery drain that prevents the watch from lasting a full workday, with Wear OS identified as a primary drain. The $2000 price point is criticized as unjustified given the components and assembly, especially when compared to less expensive alternatives. One owner notes the lume on the mechanical module lasts only about five minutes. On balance, owners find the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 to be an attractive smartwatch but are critical of its high price and software performance.