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Boat Armour Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£540Screen size:1.83 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

Boat Armour Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
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Score components

70%

5.7

Technical score

30%

7.6

Review score ( 0 · 5)

Review score 30% · 7.6 · based on 5 videos
5 videos count as 2.5 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–¼Worse than 61% of smartwatches
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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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Score components

24%

5.9

Health

21%

5.3

Fitness

16%

6.4

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

3.0

Connectivity

9%

5.8

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 64% of smartwatches
7.6

Review score

Review score
7.6/ 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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Grades by review (5)
5 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 5
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 54% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Boat Armour

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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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Score components:

24%

5.9

Health

21%

5.3

Fitness

16%

6.4

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

3.0

Connectivity

9%

5.8

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

5.7
Review score
Review score
7.6/ 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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Grades by review (5)
5 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 5
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 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
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Popularity:
Boat Armour has a popularity of 7.5 points, which is higher than 64.4% of smartwatches.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

6.7
Brand name
Boat
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
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
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 70% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
7 days
Battery life
7 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.
Up to 7 days, or 2 days with bt calling.
Battery life in training mode
60 h
Battery life in training mode
60 h
This smartwatch lasts 60 h in training mode which is longer than 94.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
410 mAh
Battery power
410 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 410 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 78.6% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.3% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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Operating system
Crest+ OS
Operating system
Crest+ OS
This smartwatch runs Crest+ OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 50.9% of smartwatches and the same as that in 1.4% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
?
Compass
no
Compass
no
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.83 inch
Screen size
1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.83 inch which is larger than the screens of 90.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.8% of smartwatches.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartwatch uses a IPS LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 67.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 6.6% of smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 284
Resolution
240x 284
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x284 which is lower than that of 68.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
203 ppi
Pixel density
203 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 203 ppi which is lower than that of 91.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
550 nits
Display brightness
550 nits
This smartwatch reaches 550 nits of display brightness, which is lower than that of 61.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 7.7% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
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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What reviewers say

Boat Armour vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • 40.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    60 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    60 h vs 19.25 h
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 0.43 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.83 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.
    1.83 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 10.48 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    1.12 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (1.1 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    1.12 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 110 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    410 mAh days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (410 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 7 days, or 2 days with bt calling.
    410 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Crest+ OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Crest+ OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Crest+ OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • 40.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    60 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    60 h vs 19.25 h
  • 110 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    410 mAh days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (410 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 7 days, or 2 days with bt calling.
    410 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 0.43 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.83 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.
    1.83 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 10.48 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    1.12 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (1.1 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    1.12 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 37.3 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    4.7 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (4.7 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    4.7 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 35 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    10.0 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (10 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    10.0 mm vs 45 mm
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Crest+ OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Crest+ OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Crest+ OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 4.15x more expensive
    Boat Armour is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£540 vs £130).
    £540 vs £130
  • 12% worse value for money
    Boat Armour has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (6.71 vs 7.5).
    6.71 vs 7.52
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No live tracking
    Live tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • 60 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    20
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (20 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 20 exercise modes.
    20 vs 80
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    This smartwatch uses IPS LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • 123 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    203 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (203 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    203 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    240 x 284
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x284, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    240x284 vs 352x430
  • 5 g heavier weight
    Weight
    50.0 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (50 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    50.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 50 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    550 nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (550 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    550 nits vs 600 nits
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No gesture control
    Gesture control
    no
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 77.7% of smartwatches support gesture control.

Video reviews

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

8.0
ANUPAM Dev official
≈ estimated
29/03/2023
Unboxing and hands-on review · heart rate and SpO2 checks · call tests
Verdict
Boat Armour is worth considering for a rugged smartwatch at its price, though a few features are missing.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

What reviewers agree on

Based on 0 · 5

Reviewers largely agree the build feels solid and calls sound clear through the speaker, with only a lone dissenting voice.
Praised
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Boat Armour

  • Rugged and premium military-grade build quality with zinc-alloy body
  • Strong battery performance, often lasting 6-7 days on a single charge
  • Large, bright 1.83-inch HD display with good visibility (550 nits)
  • Functional Bluetooth calling feature with a loud, clear speaker
  • Comprehensive health tracking including heart rate, SpO2, and sleep monitoring
  • Good value for money at its budget price point

What we don't like about Boat Armour

  • Inconsistent sensor accuracy, particularly for heart rate monitoring
  • Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues and random disconnections
  • Mixed display quality with some users reporting grainy or blurred screens
  • Lack of an AMOLED panel and Always-On Display (AOD) feature
  • Poor after-sales support and difficulties with warranty service
  • Software limitations such as a lack of built-in games or a calculator

Verdict

The boAt Wave Armour is a rugged, military-grade smartwatch featuring a 1.83-inch (4.64 cm) HD LCD display with 550 nits of peak brightness and a 240x284 pixel resolution. Encased in a durable zinc-alloy body with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, it is built for outdoor use and includes a split-screen widget for quick access to tools. Key characteristics include advanced Bluetooth calling (v5.2) with a built-in microphone and speaker, a 410mAh battery providing up to 7 days of life, and 20+ active sports modes alongside comprehensive health monitoring for heart rate, SpO2, and sleep. Main pros are its tough, damage-resistant design, high outdoor visibility, and value-for-money calling features; however, notable cons include the lack of built-in GPS and a relatively limited selection of sports modes compared to newer models in the lineup.

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