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Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Screen size:1.28 inchBattery life:18 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Technical score

30%

7.0

Review score

Review score 30% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%.
â–²Better than 71% of smartwatches
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components

24%

5.5

Health

21%

9.4

Fitness

16%

8.6

Battery

14%

8.4

Smart features

12%

6.5

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

6.5

Hardware

â–²Better than 77% of smartwatches
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Review score

Review score
✕
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 (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

24%

5.5

Health

21%

9.4

Fitness

16%

8.6

Battery

14%

8.4

Smart features

12%

6.5

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

6.5

Hardware

7.5
Review score
Review score
✕
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
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm has a popularity of 6 points, which is lower than 50.9% of smartwatches.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.8
Brand name
Citizen
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.
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
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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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
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
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
18 days
Battery life
18 days
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 18 days which is longer than that of 90.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
24 h
Battery life in training mode
24 h
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h in training mode which is longer than 58.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.8% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
?
Charge time
40 min
Charge time
40 min
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 40 min which is faster than 97.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 0.4% of smartwatches.
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Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
OS detail: Wear OS (3).
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% 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
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% 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
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
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.
eSIM
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% 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
1.28 inch
Screen size
1.28 inch
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.28 inch which is smaller than the screens of 78.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 5.2% of smartwatches.
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
431 ppi
Pixel density
431 ppi
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 431 ppi which is higher than that of 72.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
1,000 nits
Display brightness
1,000 nits
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 1,000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 59.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.5% of smartwatches.
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CPU speed
1 GHz
CPU speed
1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 29.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 31.2% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 4100
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 4100
â–² Better than 73% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 GB
â–² Better than 31% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 31.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 45.8% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 8 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 67.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 12.1% of smartwatches.
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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Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 80 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    40 min
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (40 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    40 min vs 120 min
  • 11 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    18 days
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 18 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (3).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Wireless charging supported via proprietary charging puck/dock.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • 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.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • 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.
    Supported through Wear OS or third-party apps.
  • 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.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • 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.
  • 80 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    40 min
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (40 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    40 min vs 120 min
  • 11 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    18 days
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 18 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Wireless charging supported via proprietary charging puck/dock.
  • 4.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    24 h
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    24 h vs 19.25 h
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • 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.
  • 400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    1,000 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (1000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    1,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, stainless steel
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • 105 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    431 ppi
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (431 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    431 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 4 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    41.0 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    41.0 mm vs 45 mm
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (3).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon Wear 4100
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 4,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX6
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IPX6 vs IP68).
    IPX6 vs IP68
  • No swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • 47 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (3 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    3 m vs 50 m
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 0.12 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.28 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.28 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 1.19 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.79 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.8 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.79 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 2.69x more expensive
    Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£350 vs £130).
    £350 vs £130
  • 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 swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • 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
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX6
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IPX6 vs IP68).
    IPX6 vs IP68
  • 47 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (3 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    3 m vs 50 m
  • 0.12 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.28 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.28 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 1.19 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.79 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.8 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.79 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

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What we like about Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm

  • Premium design and build quality that resembles a traditional high-end watch
  • Bright and sharp AMOLED display with rich color reproduction
  • Comfortable fit, especially on smaller wrists due to the 41mm case size
  • Fast charging capabilities, reaching 80% in approximately 40-50 minutes
  • Accurate health sensors for heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring
  • Reliable notifications for calls, texts, and app alerts when connected

What we don't like about Citizen Cz Smart PQ2 41mm

  • Glitchy and laggy software performance, leading to frequent freezing or crashes
  • Poor battery life, often requiring daily charging and sometimes failing to last a full 24 hours
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity between the watch and the smartphone app
  • Difficult and non-intuitive initial setup process, often requiring multiple restarts
  • Limited water resistance (IPX6), making it unsuitable for swimming or water sports
  • High price point relative to the features and performance offered compared to competitors

Verdict

The Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 41mm is a sophisticated Wear OS smartwatch featuring a 1.28-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 416 x 416 resolution and a durable stainless steel case. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, it introduces the NASA-inspired YouQ wellness app and IBM Watson AI to track fatigue and chronotypes. Key characteristics include built-in GPS, NFC for contactless payments, a speaker and microphone for calls, and a suite of health sensors including SpO2 and heart rate monitoring. Its main pros are the premium traditional watch design, highly responsive display, and rapid charging that reaches 80% in 40 minutes. However, notable cons include a short battery life that typically requires daily charging, an IPX6 water-resistance rating that is not suitable for swimming, and occasional software glitches within the Citizen Connected app.

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