Una Watch Drops to $199 as Open-Source, Repairable GPS Sports Watch
Una Watch cuts its price to $199, pairing an open-source, repairable modular design with GPS and heart-rate tracking.
The watch has a 1.2-inch MIP LCD display and battery life of up to 10 days, according to The Verge, putting it in the same range as the Garmin Forerunner 70 or the Pebble Round 2 that the publication's writer had pre-ordered earlier this year. Like Pebble's revamped watches, the Una Watch is open-source, including its SDK, housing and circuit boards, but it ships with more fitness features than Pebble's watches currently offer, The Verge said.
Una says every component in the watch is accessible with a standard tool, allowing users to repair or upgrade it themselves. The company also says the open-source mechanical components let users design and 3D print their own accessories or modifications, such as converting the watch into a cycling computer.
On the hardware side, the Una Watch includes dual-frequency GPS, 24/7 heart rate tracking, a barometric altimeter, a six-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, a three-axis magnetometer and a replaceable 280mAh battery charged over USB-C. Its water resistance is rated IPX5, meaning it is splash- and showerproof but not fully waterproof, according to The Verge.
Una is also encouraging users to write their own applications, including through what it calls vibe coding. The company says users can "ask an AI coding assistant to interpret Una's developer documentation, produce code, diagnose errors and refine the resulting application."
[Editor's Summary] The Una Watch is a $199 open-source sports watch whose price was cut from a $350 Kickstarter offer, offering dual-frequency GPS, heart-rate tracking and up to 10 days of battery life. Its modular, tool-serviceable design and open SDK and hardware files are aimed at letting owners repair, upgrade and modify the device themselves. It is rated IPX5, so it resists splashes and showers but is not fully waterproof.