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Skechers GOwalk review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Battery life:12 daysScreen size:N/A inchHeart rate monitor:?GPS:noWaterproof depth rating:?

Skechers GOwalk Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Skechers GOwalk
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.5

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 81% of fitness trackers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 79%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

20%

7.0

Sports

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

6.8

Health

18%

4.4

Display

8%

7.1

Smart functions

8%

8.6

Wellness

4%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.0

Design

▼Worse than 73%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models

6.5

Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 80%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Skechers GOwalk

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

20%

7.0

Sports

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

6.8

Health

18%

4.4

Display

8%

7.1

Smart functions

8%

8.6

Wellness

4%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.0

Design

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Heart rate monitor
?
Resting heart rate
?
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 36.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 32.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
?
GNSS bands supported
no
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.4% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
?
Vibrating alerts
?
Call control
?
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 23.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support inactivity alerts. 79.1% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
?
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Bluetooth version
4
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4 which is newer than in 4.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 47% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
NFC
no
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 11.8% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
12 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 12 days which is longer than that of 54.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 4% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
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Display
no
This fitness tracker does not have a display. 74.2% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
N/A
Display type
N/A
Screen resolution
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 77.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
?
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Skechers GOwalk vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • 8x larger internal storage
    This fitness tracker has a higher internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0.5 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.064 GB of internal storage.
    0.512 GB vs 0.064 GB
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This fitness tracker has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • Cycle start prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.8% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • ECG lead type
    This fitness tracker supports advanced ECG leads, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.5% of fitness trackers support advanced ECG leads.
    single-lead ECG.
  • No account required
    This fitness tracker works without an account, while the average fitness tracker does not. 9.8% of fitness trackers work without an account.
    Guest use supported.
  • 2 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (12 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    12 days vs 10 days
  • Points-based system
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.2% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Cycle start prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.8% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • ECG lead type
    This fitness tracker supports advanced ECG leads, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.5% of fitness trackers support advanced ECG leads.
    single-lead ECG.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This fitness tracker has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 2 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (12 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    12 days vs 10 days
  • 8x larger internal storage
    This fitness tracker has a higher internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0.5 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.064 GB of internal storage.
    0.512 GB vs 0.064 GB
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • No account required
    This fitness tracker works without an account, while the average fitness tracker does not. 9.8% of fitness trackers work without an account.
    Guest use supported.
  • Points-based system
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.2% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No battery level indicator
    This fitness tracker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 89% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
  • No silent alarm
    This fitness tracker does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 82.2% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • No inactivity alerts
    This fitness tracker does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 78.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • No replaceable watch band
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.8% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 11.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models

    6.5

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.3
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Old Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports an older Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    4 vs 4.1
  • 11.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models

    6.5

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.3
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Skechers GOwalk has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.8 vs 8.1).
    7.8 vs 8.07
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • No battery level indicator
    This fitness tracker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 89% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
  • No display
    This fitness tracker does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 73.9% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • Old Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports an older Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    4 vs 4.1
  • No silent alarm
    This fitness tracker does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 82.2% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • No replaceable watch band
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.8% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • No inactivity alerts
    This fitness tracker does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 78.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    This fitness tracker is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 64.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No BMI tracking
    This fitness tracker does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.2% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2014
Hands-on review · Wristband activity tracker
Verdict
The Skechers GOwalk suits people who want basic step and sleep tracking with a long battery life and a comfortable strap, but it skips food logging.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Skechers GOwalk

  • Affordable price compared to competitors like Fitbit
  • Soft, lightweight, and comfortable silicone rubber band
  • Impressive battery life, lasting up to 10–12 days
  • Simple LED system (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) to show daily goal progress
  • Effective basic tracking for steps, calories, and sleep duration
  • Ability to distinguish between walking and running movements

What customers don't like about Skechers GOwalk

  • The companion app is reportedly no longer supported or available in app stores
  • Lacks a display screen; data must be viewed on a synced smartphone
  • No built-in vibration motor for alarms or notifications
  • Lacks advanced metrics such as deep vs. light sleep stages
  • Syncing issues reported, requiring manual activation to update data
  • Basic design feels 'plain' or low-quality to some users
  • No built-in heart rate monitor or GPS

Verdict

The Skechers GOwalk is a minimalist activity tracker and sleep monitor featuring a 0.96-inch display with a unique RGB LED indicator that changes colors (red, yellow, green, blue) to represent daily goal progress. It tracks steps, distance, and calories burned using a built-in pedometer and is specifically noted as one of the first bands capable of distinguishing between walking and running movements. The device includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a life of approximately 9 to 12 days and syncs wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy to iOS and Android devices. Main pros include its extremely lightweight 0.75-ounce design, simple goal-tracking visual interface, and affordable price point compared to major competitors. However, notable cons include its lack of a comprehensive digital screen for detailed data, only basic water resistance (not waterproof), and reports that the official companion application is no longer actively supported, which may limit long-term functionality.

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