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Boat Watch Vertex review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Screen size:1.69 inchBattery life:8.5 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Boat Watch Vertex Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Boat Watch Vertex
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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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Score components

35%

5.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.3

Reviews score

10%

5.3

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 88% of smartwatches
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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%

5.4

Health

21%

6.5

Fitness

16%

5.1

Battery

14%

4.8

Smart features

12%

4.1

Connectivity

9%

5.5

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.3/ 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 84% of models

5.3

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

7.7

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
14 videos, average 6.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 84%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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~ £25
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 Boat Watch Vertex

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Sports modes, design and display win praise and health sensors split opinion, while notifications, calls and the app draw complaints.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Boat Watch Vertex

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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%

5.4

Health

21%

6.5

Fitness

16%

5.1

Battery

14%

4.8

Smart features

12%

4.1

Connectivity

9%

5.5

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

5.3
Reviews score
5.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
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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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% 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
no
This smartwatch does not support distance tracking. 96.4% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
8.5 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 8.5 days on a charge, which is longer than 55.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
6 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 6 h on a charge, which is shorter than 84.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 5.6% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
200 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 200 mAh battery, which is smaller than 88.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.2% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 120 min, which is quicker than 13.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 44.6% of Smartwatches.
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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.
Uses a proprietary OS with companion-app ecosystem support. OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
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
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% 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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Screen size
1.69 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.69 inch screen, which is larger than 80.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.4% of Smartwatches.
Display type
TFT LCD
This smartwatch uses TFT LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 14.5% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 280
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x280 which is lower than that of 72% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
218 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 218 ppi, which is lower than 86.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.7% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
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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Boat Watch Vertex vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • 0.29 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.69 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 1.5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (8.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    8.5 days vs 7 days
  • 35 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (10 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    10 mm vs 45 mm
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • 4.4x cheaper
    Boat Watch Vertex is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £110).
    £25 vs £110
  • 4.4x cheaper
    Boat Watch Vertex is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £110).
    £25 vs £110
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 1.5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (8.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    8.5 days vs 7 days
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • 0.29 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.69 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 35 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (10 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    10 mm vs 45 mm
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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 84% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    14 videos, average 6.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • No distance tracking
    This smartwatch does not support distance tracking, the average smartwatch does. 96.3% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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 84% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    14 videos, average 6.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • 29.3% lower sentiment score
    5.3 vs 7.5
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Boat Watch Vertex has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.16 vs 7.8).
    7.16 vs 7.76
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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 smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No distance tracking
    This smartwatch does not support distance tracking, the average smartwatch does. 96.3% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 83 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (7 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    7 vs 90
  • 14 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (6 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    6 h vs 20 h
  • 105 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (200 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    200 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 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 (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • 48.5 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    IP67 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.
  • 108 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (218 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    218 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x280, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x280 vs 360x360
  • 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 music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

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

7.0
Tech it Light
≈ estimated
21/11/2021
Hands-on review · heart rate, app setup and notifications
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex is decent overall, but it is a bit pricey for its features and the missing call microphone and speaker are a letdown.
5.0
IE Tech
≈ estimated
11/11/2021
Hands-on review · sports modes, app and sensors
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex is just an option at this price, and the reviewer would still pick a rival model.
4.0
Gadget Gig
≈ estimated
10/11/2021
Unboxing · feature tour · app and sensor checks
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex looks fine on paper, but unreliable sensor readings mean it is not recommended at this point.
8.0
Gogi Tech
≈ estimated
09/11/2021
Hands-on review · display, sensors and features
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex is good value for a budget price, with a bright display and consistent health readings.
9.0
Budget Product
≈ estimated
08/11/2021
Hands-on review · step tracking tests and daily features
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex is called the best smartwatch in its price range, with a sensitive touch screen and a clear display.
7.0
Swanky Abhi
≈ estimated
03/11/2021
Hands-on review · heart rate accuracy and app tests
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex offers fairly accurate heart rate tracking and good value for budget buyers, but no GPS and limited replies hold it back.
8.0
Jeetu electronics
≈ estimated
02/11/2021
Unboxing and review · app setup and feature walkthrough
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex looks good, with long battery life and water resistance, and leaves an overall positive impression.
4.0
AB Tech Vlog
≈ estimated
01/11/2021
Hands-on review · unboxing, app and feature tests
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex is not recommended at this price, with few features and missing call notifications.
6.0
ES Techno
≈ estimated
01/11/2021
Full setup guide · app pairing, features and notifications
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex is not for people who need many app notifications, since only WhatsApp and Facebook trigger alerts.
6.0
chatpat toy tv
≈ estimated
01/11/2021
Unboxing and review · display, watch faces and sensor tests
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex has a large, sharp display for the price, but heart rate and SpO2 readings seemed unreliable off the wrist.
4.0
Techarsh
≈ estimated
31/10/2021
Hands-on review · 24 hours of daily use
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex tracks heart rate well, but sports modes, battery life and alarm setup disappoint, and better options exist.
8.0
Techpoke !
≈ estimated
30/10/2021
Hands-on review · sunlight tests and display visibility
Verdict
Boat Watch Vertex has a very good display, and its features are generally well regarded.
More graded video reviews (1)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Watch Vertex

  • Competitive pricing offering high value-for-money in the budget segment.
  • Premium metallic design with good quality strap material.
  • Responsive touch interface with a smooth, stutter-free menu experience.
  • Solid battery life lasting up to 10 days on a single charge.
  • IP67 rating provides reliable dust, sweat, and splash resistance for outdoor use.
  • Comprehensive health suite including SpO2, heart rate, sleep tracking, and a BMI calculator.

What customers don't like about Boat Watch Vertex

  • Actual display has thick bezels, contrasting with 'edge-to-edge' marketing images.
  • Sensors may provide inaccurate readings when tested on non-living objects.
  • Lack of quick access to notifications directly from the main interface.
  • Companion app (boAt Crest) UI can be confusing, particularly for finding notification settings.
  • Message alerts lack support for preset replies or emojis.

Verdict

The boAt Watch Vertex is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.69-inch HD capacitive touch display with 2.5D curved glass and an IP67 rating for dust and splash resistance. Key health tracking specifications include a 24-hour heart rate monitor, real-time SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker, and a unique BMI calculator integrated through the boAt Crest app. The device supports 7 active sports modes, over 100 cloud-based watch faces, and offers a 200mAh battery providing up to 10 days of life. Main pros include its lightweight metallic design, responsive touch interface, and comprehensive health ecosystem for its price point. However, notable cons include the lack of Bluetooth calling, the presence of thick bezels despite being advertised as edge-to-edge, and occasional sensor inaccuracies on non-living objects.

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