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Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£300Screen size:?Battery life:18 daysDisplay type:MIP LCD

Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid Review: Compare 127 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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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%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 51% of smartwatches
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

4.6

Health

21%

8.1

Fitness

16%

8.8

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 54%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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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.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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%

4.6

Health

21%

8.1

Fitness

16%

8.8

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

6.2
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.5
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.
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
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
?
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
18 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 18 days on a charge, which is longer than 88.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
24 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 24 h on a charge, which is longer than 56.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
432 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 432 mAh battery, which is larger than 78.4% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
50 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 50 min, which is quicker than 96.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
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Operating system
Tizen
This smartwatch runs Tizen, which is more advanced than the system in 53.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% 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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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
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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Screen size
?
Display type
MIP LCD
This smartwatch uses MIP LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 62.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 5.7% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
320x 386
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x386 which is lower than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% 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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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 8 GB of internal storage, which is more than 65.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 11.3% of Smartwatches.
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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Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 70 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (50 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    50 min vs 120 min
  • 11 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (18 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Tizen vs Proprietary OS).
    Tizen vs Proprietary OS
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • 127 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (432 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    432 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 70 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (50 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    50 min vs 120 min
  • 11 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (18 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 127 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (432 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    432 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 4 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    24 h vs 20 h
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
    Analog hands with digital display.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Tizen vs Proprietary OS).
    Tizen vs Proprietary OS
  • 2x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX6 vs IP68).
    Also reported with 30M water-resistance rating.
    IPX6 vs IP68
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 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.
  • 2.73x more expensive
    Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£300 vs £110).
    £300 vs £110
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.54 vs 7.8).
    7.54 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 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.
  • 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 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.
  • 80 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (10 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    Reported as at least 10 exercise modes.
    10 vs 90
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 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.
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX6 vs IP68).
    Also reported with 30M water-resistance rating.
    IPX6 vs IP68
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (MIP LCD vs AMOLED).
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 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
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • No touchscreen
    This smartwatch does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.5% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
  • 4 mm wider strap
    This smartwatch has a wider strap than the average smartwatch (26 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    26 mm vs 22 mm
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No widget support
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 84.4% of smartwatches support widgets.
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid

  • Elegant and sleek traditional watch design that received many compliments.
  • Excellent battery life, with many users reporting it lasts up to 18 days on a single charge.
  • High-contrast e-ink display is easy to read in various lighting conditions.
  • Comfortable fit and high-quality build materials, including the silicone and metal straps.
  • Useful 'YouQ' wellness features based on NASA research for tracking alertness and fatigue.
  • Quick charging capabilities, reaching 80% charge in approximately 50 minutes.

What customers don't like about Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid

  • Glitchy and unreliable software, with users reporting frequent app crashes and syncing delays.
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues, including watches permanently failing to reconnect to phones after a few months.
  • Inaccurate fitness tracking, specifically with the step counter and sleep tracker not matching other devices.
  • Limited water resistance, described as 'splash resistant' only despite some documentation suggesting 30m.
  • Outdated and slow-to-update watch faces that can be frustrating to customize via the app.
  • Poor customer support experiences when dealing with hardware failures or unrepairable units.

Verdict

The Citizen CZ Smart PQ2 Hybrid is a second-generation smartwatch featuring a 44mm stainless steel case and a unique 1.1-inch E-ink display with analog hands. It stands out with its proprietary YouQ wellness app, which utilizes IBM Watson AI and NASA research to track fatigue patterns and provide a 36-hour alertness forecast based on the wearer's chronotype. Key specifications include an 18-day battery life, heart rate and SpO2 sensors, and compatibility with both Android and iOS via the Citizen Connected app. Its main advantages are the exceptional battery longevity, a durable design water-resistant to 30 metres, and built-in Amazon Alexa. However, reported drawbacks include a lack of built-in GPS (tethered only), a grayscale screen that can be slow to refresh for detailed notifications, and software syncing glitches reported by some users.

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