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Unfortunately it's the software that determines how good such a device is to use. What's currently considered the best firmware for the Bangle? I will also not

Unfortunately it's the software that determines how good such a device is to use. What's currently considered the best firmware for the Bangle? I will also note that backlit LCD is vastly inferior to e-paper in smartwatches. Size of the watch also matters, there are some tradeoffs you have to make.

Zetaphor 2y ago
The official one, which runs great. And since it's all open JS there's even alternative app menus and launchers if you're not happy with the stock option
- Zetaphor 2y ago
  I forgot to add that this LCD screen is perfectly readable in direct sunlight, I wouldn't know it was not e-ink at a casual glance. Even at extreme angles the only thing that makes it difficult is the reflectivity of the front glass, but I have a large font watchface so even that is a minimal issue.
jmcphers 2y ago
Pebble's display is also a backlit LCD. It is better than some backlit LCDs but the technology is not fundamentally different. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/pebble/comments/3i6mje/epaper_tech_of_the_pebble_time_explained/ https://www.reddit.com/r/pebble/comments/3i6mje/epaper_tech_...
- Avamander 2y ago
  It was e-paper (transreflective LCD), although it had a backlight it is vastly different to your usual backlit TFT.
  - jolmg 2y ago
    Checking the datasheet for Bangle's display, it seems to also be a transflective LCD.
z3t4 2y ago
ohh, I always thought my Bangle had e-inc display because the clock will last several months on one charge, and the display is always on.
- Avamander 2y ago
  The second version seems to have something more sunlight readable but neither Bangle 1 or 2 seem to be neither transreflective LCDs (e-paper) or e-ink, seems to be just TFT LCDs. At least according to their homepage.