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BLU Vivo X Link review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230Screen size:1.10 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

BLU Vivo X Link Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

BLU Vivo X Link
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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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Score components

35%

4.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 92% of smartwatches
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 94%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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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Score components

24%

3.0

Health

21%

4.9

Fitness

16%

5.4

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

3.7

Connectivity

9%

5.9

Display & Design

4%

8.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.7/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
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: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

4.7

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 videos, average 7.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.3 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £230
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the BLU Vivo X Link

Based on 0 · 4

Reviewers mostly like the call quality, but nearly all find the menus and interface clumsy and frustrating to use.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch BLU Vivo X Link

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
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Score components:

24%

3.0

Health

21%

4.9

Fitness

16%

5.4

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

3.7

Connectivity

9%

5.9

Display & Design

4%

8.0

Hardware

4.7
Reviews score
4.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

6.8
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 71.3% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
1 day
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 1 day on a charge, which is shorter than 88.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
320 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 320 mAh battery, which is larger than 53.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
Nano-SIM only on specific version.
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 59.8% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.1 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.1 inch screen, which is smaller than 94.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.3% of Smartwatches.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartwatch uses IPS LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 70.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 5.9% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 240
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 14.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
309 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 309 ppi, which is lower than 63.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
0.256 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.256 GHz which is slower than that in 75.7% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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BLU Vivo X Link vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • 3 MP higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a higher-resolution camera than the average smartwatch (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average smartwatch has a camera resolution of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • 3 MP higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a higher-resolution camera than the average smartwatch (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average smartwatch has a camera resolution of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 32.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    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: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 7.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.3 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.0
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • 32.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    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: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 7.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.3 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.0
  • 14.1% worse value for money
    BLU Vivo X Link has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (6.8 vs 7.8).
    6.8 vs 7.76
  • 2.09x more expensive
    BLU Vivo X Link is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£230 vs £110).
    £230 vs £110
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 3 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2018 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • No goal setting
    This smartwatch does not support goal setting, the average smartwatch does. 98.1% of smartwatches support goal setting.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (IPS LCD vs AMOLED).
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP54 vs IP68).
    IP54 vs IP68
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 0.3 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.1 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.1 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 20 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (65 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    65 g vs 45 g
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.9 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.9 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x240 vs 360x360
  • 9 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (54 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    54 mm vs 45 mm
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 3.3 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (45.8 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    45.8 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 17 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (309 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    309 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
King William
≈ estimated
18/06/2018
Three-week review · fitness tracking and daily use
Verdict
BLU Vivo X Link is a decent starter watch for the price, but not a reliable fitness tracker.
8.0
Sunnyside Gaming
≈ estimated
04/06/2018
Hands-on review · core apps, calls and battery
Verdict
BLU Vivo X Link is slow and basic, but a good budget pick, especially for kids, at this low price.
7.0
King William
≈ estimated
28/05/2018
First look · initial impressions after a few days
Verdict
BLU Vivo X Link is a decent cheap watch with useful basics, though battery life and app quirks hold it back.
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BLU Vivo X Link

  • Extremely budget-friendly, often cited as a good value for under $50.
  • Includes a SIM card slot for standalone 2G phone calls and SMS without needing a phone.
  • Features a built-in heart rate monitor and basic sleep/step tracking.
  • Comes with a loud speaker for calls and music.
  • IP54 rating provides basic water and dust resistance.
  • Compatible with both Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth.

What customers don't like about BLU Vivo X Link

  • Runs on a proprietary, basic OS with no app store and no ability to add new apps.
  • Limited to 2G cellular networks, which are largely discontinued or unsupported by major US carriers like AT&T.
  • Reports of 'false advertising' regarding certain features, such as the inability to sync caller photos despite them appearing in promotional materials.
  • Design is described as 'big,' 'chunky,' and sometimes appearing 'cheap'.
  • Battery life is relatively short for its class, typically lasting only about a day.
  • Call quality can be inconsistent or unclear.

Verdict

The BLU Vivo X Link is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a circular 1.1-inch IPS LCD touch display with a 240x240 resolution (309 ppi) and a zinc alloy housing. It is powered by a MediaTek MT2502 processor with 4MB of RAM and 4MB of internal storage, running on a custom OS compatible with both Android and iOS. Key characteristics include a built-in micro SIM card slot for standalone 2G calling and SMS, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, an IP54 splash-resistance rating, and a 320mAh battery that charges in approximately 1.5 hours via micro USB. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, standalone cellular functionality, and essential health sensors like a dynamic heart rate monitor, pedometer, and sleep tracker. However, significant cons include limited 2G network compatibility (which is obsolete in many regions), the lack of GPS and Wi-Fi, a proprietary software ecosystem with no app store, and a relatively bulky 46mm design with 13.9mm thickness.

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