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Alpina Alpinerx Alive Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£450Screen size:1.77 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Alpina Alpinerx Alive Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Technical score

30%

6.8

Review score ( 0 · 2)

Review score 30% · 6.8 · based on 2 videos
2 videos count as 0.8 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 50% of smartwatches
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

24%

6.7

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

3.7

Smart features

12%

5.9

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

4.1

Hardware

â–²Better than 58% of smartwatches
6.8

Review score

Review score
6.8/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 2

10%

6.0

WoundUp

5%

5.0

My Watch Addictions (My Watch Addiction)

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 90% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Alpina Alpinerx Alive

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

24%

6.7

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

3.7

Smart features

12%

5.9

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

4.1

Hardware

6.5
Review score
Review score
6.8/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 2

10%

6.0

WoundUp

5%

5.0

My Watch Addictions (My Watch Addiction)

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Popularity:
Alpina Alpinerx Alive has a popularity of 2 points, which is lower than 69.6% of smartwatches.
2.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

7.1
Brand name
Alpina
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
Gyroscope
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 70% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
7 days
Battery life
7 days
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 7 days which is longer than that of 38.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 17.1% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
7 h
Battery life in training mode
7 h
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 7 h in training mode which is shorter than 77.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
?
Charge time
90 min
Charge time
90 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 90 min which is faster than 63.7% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 9.9% of smartwatches.
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Operating system
MMT SwissConnect OS
Operating system
MMT SwissConnect OS
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
This smartwatch runs MMT SwissConnect OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 100% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.77 inch
Screen size
1.77 inch
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.77 inch which is larger than the screens of 85.2% of smartwatches.
Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
390x 390
Resolution
390x 390
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 390x390 which is higher than that of 60.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
?
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Internal storage
0 GB
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 0 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 73.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.4% of smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Alpina Alpinerx Alive vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 30 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    90 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    Perspiration monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 14.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
    Route support available via companion app.
  • 30 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    90 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 0.37 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.77 inch
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.8 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    1.77 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • 50 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    100 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a deeper waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Hybrid watch design
    Hybrid design
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • 15 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    60.0 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (60 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    60.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • Better band material
    Band material
    rubber, leather
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartwatch uses rubber, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    rubber, leather vs silicone
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 12.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    7 h
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    7 h vs 19.25 h
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • 3.46x more expensive
    Alpina Alpinerx Alive is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£450 vs £130).
    £450 vs £130
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Alpina Alpinerx Alive has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.08 vs 7.5).
    7.08 vs 7.52
  • 2.99x less popular
    Alpina Alpinerx Alive has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (2.05 vs 6.1).
    2.05 vs 6.12
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 12.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    7 h
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    7 h vs 19.25 h
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 52 g heavier weight
    Weight
    97.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (97 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    97.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 2.85 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    14.45 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.5 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    14.45 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 3 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (45 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    45.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No phone finder
    Phone finder
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartwatch does not include phone finder, the average smartwatch does. 96% of smartwatches include phone finder.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    MMT SwissConnect OS
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartwatch runs a less advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (MMT SwissConnect OS vs Proprietary OS).
    MMT SwissConnect OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No camera remote
    Camera remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.6% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 4 GB less storage
    Internal storage
    0 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    No local user storage for apps/media
    0 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2020
    2020 vs 2021

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What we like about Alpina Alpinerx Alive

  • High-quality Swiss construction featuring a durable fiberglass or stainless steel case and sapphire crystal.
  • Lightweight and comfortable design despite its large 45mm diameter.
  • Improved health tracking over previous models, including a heart rate monitor developed with Philips and VO2 max reporting.
  • Bespoke GPS antenna that can pick up at least nine satellites for more precise tracking.
  • High-resolution AMOLED touch screen that makes the digital interface more intuitive.
  • Impressive 7-day battery life for a rechargeable hybrid smartwatch.
  • Vibrant and customisable aesthetics with multiple strap and bezel options.

What we don't like about Alpina Alpinerx Alive

  • Large 45mm case size can be overwhelming for those with smaller wrists.
  • Occasional software issues, including reports of the companion app crashing or failing to detect the watch.
  • Limited smart notification clarity; abbreviated messages can be confusing to read on the small display.
  • Lack of a vibration motor for notifications, which may lead to users missing alerts.
  • Premium pricing ($1,000+) makes it less competitive compared to feature-rich dedicated sports watches like the Garmin Fenix series.
  • Case finishing on some models has been described as having 'untidy seams' that can feel plastic-like.

Verdict

The Alpina AlpinerX Alive is a Swiss-made hybrid smartwatch featuring a 45mm case available in stainless steel or lightweight glass-fibre, protected by a scratch-resistant convex sapphire crystal. It integrates a high-resolution AMOLED touchscreen with traditional analogue hands and is powered by the AL-284 calibre, which includes a rechargeable battery offering up to 7 days of autonomy. Key technical features include a built-in GPS with a bespoke high-sensitivity antenna, a Philips-powered optical heart rate sensor, VO2 max monitoring, and 10 ATM (100m) water resistance. Main pros include its 'Dynamic Coach' for personalised training, high-quality hybrid build, and advanced sensors for tracking hydration and breathing. Some cons include the need for regular charging compared to previous non-rechargeable hybrid models and reports of slight mechanical gear noise during specific mode transitions like compass use.

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