The OnePlus Watch 3 Faces Soaring Prices Amid Ongoing Tariff Wars
The tech industry is feeling the heat as tariffs on goods from China escalate, impacting prices for consumers. OnePlus is among the first to experience the fallout, with its latest product, the OnePlus Watch 3, seeing an alarming increase in its launch price. Initially set at $329.99, the smartwatch now carries a staggering price tag of $499.99, largely influenced by the tariffs imposed during the recent trade disputes.
Watch Details and Pricing
Customers eagerly awaiting the OnePlus Watch 3 were surprised to find a significant price hike upon its release. Originally announced at $350, buyers are now confronted with a 50% surge in pricing due to the tariffs that President Trump instituted on imports from China. The smartwatch is equipped with features tailored for tech enthusiasts, available in two stylish colors: Obsidian Titanium and Emerald Titanium, with a single size option of 46mm.
Consumers are also intrigued by a minor detail—a typo on the backplate of the smartwatch, reading “Meda in China.”
Those interested in purchasing the OnePlus Watch 3 will have to wait until at least April 18 to buy this highly anticipated device.
