HAYLOU Solar Lite

The HAYLOU Solar Lite is a streamlined version of the popular Solar series, focusing on extreme simplicity, durability, and high value for the price. While the Watch S8 is about “Ultra” style and AMOLED pop, the Solar Lite is the reliable, understated choice for daily activity tracking.

📱 Display and Design

Unlike the curved AMOLED on the S8, the Solar Lite uses a traditional circular TFT display.

• Screen: 1.38-inch colour display ($240 \times 240$ resolution). It’s clear and bright enough for outdoor use but lacks the deep blacks of AMOLED.

   

• Build: It features a metallic circular bezel with a single physical button (crown). The design is thin (9.9 mm) and lightweight, making it comfortable for 24/7 wear.

   

• AOD: It does not support Always-On Display (AOD) due to the TFT panel.

• 🚀 Key Features

  • 100+ Workout Modes: Comprehensive tracking for everything from running and cycling to yoga and gymnastics.

  • 24-Hour Health Monitoring: Tracks heart rate, SpO2 (blood oxygen), and stress levels throughout the day.

  • Scientific Sleep Tracking: Automatically records sleep duration, depth, and REM stages.

  • Female Health: Includes menstrual cycle management with period and fertile window reminders.

  • The “Lite” Trade-off: Most versions of the original Solar Lite do not support Bluetooth calling (it provides call notifications, but you cannot talk through the watch).

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  ⚖️ Pros and Cons

  • Pros: Very affordable, impressive 20-day standby battery, stable Bluetooth 5.3 connection, and a clean, classic “real watch” look.

  • Cons: No GPS (uses phone GPS), no AMOLED screen, and lacks the speaker/mic found on higher-tier models like the S8.

  💡 Quick Tip: If you see a “Solar Lite” with Bluetooth Calling, it is likely the Solar Lite 2 or a specific regional variant. The standard Solar Lite is primarily a notification and fitness tracker.