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Cogito Pop review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Screen size:4.00 inchBattery life:365 daysDisplay type:LCD

Cogito Pop Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 15 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Cogito Pop
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

3.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

3.7

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 99% of smartwatches
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
3.7

Technical score

Technical score
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

1.8

Health

21%

5.2

Fitness

16%

5.4

Battery

14%

3.6

Smart features

12%

2.4

Connectivity

9%

5.1

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 99%
3.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

3.7

Mark 7.2 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%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (15)
8 reviews + 7 videos, average 6.6/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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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.
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Where to buy
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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 Cogito Pop

Based on 7 · 7

Reviewers love the fun design and long battery life, but the display is hard to read and smart features are lacking.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Cogito Pop

Technical score
Technical score
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

24%

1.8

Health

21%

5.2

Fitness

16%

5.4

Battery

14%

3.6

Smart features

12%

2.4

Connectivity

9%

5.1

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

3.7
Reviews score
3.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Heart rate monitor
no
This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.7% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 71.3% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
365 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 365 days on a charge, which is longer than 99.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
240 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 240 mAh battery, which is smaller than 75% of Smartwatches and the same as 2% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
203 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 203 min, which is slower than 98.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Approximate value from reported charging range: 203 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
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
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% 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
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
4 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 4 inch screen, which is larger than 99.7% of Smartwatches.
Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
Display type
LCD
This smartwatch uses LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 91.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.7% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 320
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x320 which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
100 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 100 ppi, which is lower than 99.3% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0 GB of internal storage, which is less than 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 23.5% of Smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media
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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Cogito Pop vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 358 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (365 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    365 days vs 7 days
  • 2.6 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    4 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • 10 °C higher heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a higher temperature than the average smartwatch (55 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45 °C.
    55 °C vs 45 °C
  • 358 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (365 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    365 days vs 7 days
  • 2.6 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    4 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • 10 °C higher heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a higher temperature than the average smartwatch (55 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45 °C.
    55 °C vs 45 °C
  • 47.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    3.7

    Mark 7.2 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%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (15)
    8 reviews + 7 videos, average 6.6/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.7 vs 7.0
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (LCD vs AMOLED).
    LCD vs AMOLED
  • 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.
  • 47.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    3.7

    Mark 7.2 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%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (15)
    8 reviews + 7 videos, average 6.6/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.7 vs 7.0
  • 17.7% worse value for money
    Cogito Pop has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (6.6 vs 7.8).
    6.6 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 blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • 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.
  • 7 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2014 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    June 2014
    2014 vs 2021
  • No inactivity alerts
    This smartwatch does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 92.6% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No 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.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a button-cell battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Uses non-rechargeable coin-cell/button-cell battery.
    button-cell vs Li-Po
  • No low-power mode
    This smartwatch does not include a low power mode, the average smartwatch does. 93.1% of smartwatches include a low power mode.
  • 83 min slower charging
    This smartwatch charges more slowly than the average smartwatch (203 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 203 minutes.
    203 min vs 120 min
  • 65 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (240 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    240 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 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.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (LCD vs AMOLED).
    LCD vs AMOLED
  • 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.
  • 136 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (181 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    181 g vs 45 g
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    Also reported with 10 ATM water-resistance rating.
    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.
  • 3.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (15 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    15 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 226 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (100 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    100 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • No touchscreen
    This smartwatch does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.5% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x320 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 voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • 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 gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No stopwatch
    This smartwatch does not include a stopwatch, the average smartwatch does. 99% of smartwatches include a stopwatch.
  • 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

9.0
randomrazr
≈ estimated
21/05/2014
Hands-on review · app, notifications and battery
Verdict
Cogito Pop is a simple analog smartwatch that's hard to go wrong with if you don't want complicated features.
8.0
iPhonecaptain
≈ estimated
30/04/2014
Hands-on review · battery life and app setup
Verdict
Cogito Pop is a simple, affordable smartwatch with a year-long battery, but it is hard to read in the dark.
8.0
MARCIANOTECH
≈ estimated
27/04/2014
Short review · notifications, calls and phone camera
Verdict
Cogito Pop is a very good discreet notification watch, but it only handles alerts and drains some phone battery.
6.0
Dom Esposito
≈ estimated
21/04/2014
Hands-on review · notifications, app and design
Verdict
Cogito Pop is very simple and suits minimalists, but it is overpriced for what it does.
Overview video
Brand video
Not graded
Brand video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
20/08/2014
One-week test · Alert-icon watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a playful, waterproof watch with a handful of alerts, but Bluetooth drop-outs and a basic app make it unreliable as a phone companion.
6.0
9to5mac.com
≈ estimated
21/04/2014
Video test · Watch-style notifier
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a plain-looking watch that handles notifications well for people who want simple alerts, though it has no backlight.
6.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
26/07/2015
Quick review · Waterproof alert watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a waterproof watch that flags incoming texts, emails and calls, but it shows no message content and can't act on alerts.
7.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
26/07/2015
Quick review · Basic notification watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a simple, classy watch with a year-long battery and light-up icons, suited to people who only want a glance at notifications.
7.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
18/08/2014
Hands-on test · Light-up alert watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a fashionable, comfortable watch that flashes icons for calls and messages, but it can't show who is calling or let you reply.
3.0
01net.com
✓ explicit
28/08/2014
Test report · Plastic alert watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a basic plastic watch that always shows the time and flashes for Gmail and Facebook, but it misses SMS alerts.
8.0
macitynet.it
≈ estimated
19/04/2014
Product review · iPhone alert watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is a simple watch that buzzes for calls and texts and helps you find a lost iPhone, though it can't skip songs.
5.0
iphoneitalia.com
≈ estimated
12/05/2014
Video review · Basic iPhone watch
Verdict
The Cogito Pop is an attractive watch with a year-long battery, but it is barely smart, with no apps and faint, brief alerts.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cogito Pop

  • Long battery life: Runs on a standard CR2032 button-cell battery for up to a year, eliminating the need for frequent recharging.
  • Stylish analog design: Praised for its fashionable, classic watch look and availability in a wide variety of colors.
  • High water resistance: Features a 10ATM rating, making it suitable for showering and swimming up to 100 meters.
  • Budget-friendly: Considered an affordable entry-point for those wanting basic smart features without a high price tag.
  • Discreet notifications: LED icons provide a low-key way to check for alerts without the distraction of a full digital display.

What customers don't like about Cogito Pop

  • Limited notification detail: Icons flash to signal an alert, but users cannot see who messaged them or read the content without checking their phone.
  • No backlight: The lack of an illuminated display makes it difficult or impossible to check the time or notifications in the dark.
  • Connectivity issues: Frequent reports of the Bluetooth connection dropping several times a day, requiring manual re-pairing.
  • Basic companion app: The 'Connected Watch' app is often described as mediocre, homely, and lacking advanced features.
  • Bulky build: Some reviewers found the watch face to be sit too tall on the wrist or feel slightly bulky for its simple feature set.

Verdict

The Cogito Pop is a hybrid analog smartwatch featuring a 43mm plastic case, a 14mm thickness, and a Japanese quartz movement for traditional timekeeping. It connects via Bluetooth 4.0 to iOS and Android devices, providing notifications through four LED icons, vibrations, and beeps for calls, texts, and social media alerts. Its standout pros include a non-rechargeable CR2032 button-cell battery that lasts up to one year, a 10 ATM (100-meter) water resistance rating, and remote controls for music and smartphone cameras. However, notable cons include the lack of a backlight for low-light visibility, basic notification icons that do not display text content or caller ID, and a bulky design that may feel cheap to some users.

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