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Donerton Smart Watch P22 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Screen size:1.40 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Donerton Smart Watch P22 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Donerton Smart Watch P22
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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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▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

35%

5.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.5

Reviews score

10%

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

▼Worse than 79% of smartwatches
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 73%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

24%

6.1

Health

21%

6.3

Fitness

16%

4.6

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

3.1

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

▼Worse than 72%
5.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 79% of models

5.5

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

7.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 videos, average 7.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 79%
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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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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 Donerton Smart Watch P22

Based on 0 · 7

Health tracking wins clear praise, but the companion app and call quality draw frequent complaints.
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What owners say about the Donerton Smart Watch P22

Based on 201 owners sharing their experience in online comments

11%positive18%mixed71%negative

Owners praise its looks, battery, and tracking, but unreliable connections, alerts, and basic functions dominate complaints.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners get only call or Facebook alerts while WhatsApp, text messages or iMessages never show on the watch, even with notifications turned on.35
  • Owners often find the watch stuck on 'connecting' or 'disconnected' in the app, or not found by the phone's Bluetooth, even after resetting and reinstalling the app.31
  • Some owners find the screen stops lighting up, touch stops responding, or the watch shows a black screen and will not charge after a few days or weeks.25
  • Some owners report step counting stopping days or weeks after setup, or counting far too many or too few steps, and resets do not fix it.19
  • Some owners say the watch will not charge after being left off for a few weeks, showing no light and only the cable included.11
  • Owners say the blood pressure, oxygen and heart rate readings are wrong or missing, and blood pressure shows low when a cuff shows high.11
  • Owners say the weather screen shows 'no data' or 'check Bluetooth' even when connected, or keeps reverting to Celsius.10
  • Owners say sleep tracking starts hours late, stops early, or does not record sleep at all, especially for night-shift workers.9
  • Owners say changing the watch face photo or the time display on the watch is hard or not possible in the app.6
  • Owners say distance counts during runs and walks come out well short of the real distance, such as 2.8 km for a 5 km run.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Donerton Smart Watch P22

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

24%

6.1

Health

21%

6.3

Fitness

16%

4.6

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

3.1

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
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
?
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
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.
Distance tracking may depend on phone GPS/app on some models.
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Battery life
7 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 7 days on a charge, which is longer than 36.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 15.9% of Smartwatches.
Up to 30 days on standby.
Battery life in training mode
7 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 7 h on a charge, which is shorter than 79.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
180 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 180 mAh battery, which is smaller than 91.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.6% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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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.
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
?
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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
1.4 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen, which is larger than 48.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.7% 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 240
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 14.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
242 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 242 ppi, which is lower than 83.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
Nordic nRF52832
This smartwatch uses the Nordic nRF52832 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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Donerton Smart Watch P22 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 2.1 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (9.6 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    9.6 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • 4.4x cheaper
    Donerton Smart Watch P22 is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £110).
    £25 vs £110
  • 6.2 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (36.3 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    36.3 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4.4x cheaper
    Donerton Smart Watch P22 is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £110).
    £25 vs £110
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 2.1 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (9.6 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    9.6 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • 6.2 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (36.3 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    36.3 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • 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 third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • 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.
  • 49 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    0.1 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 21.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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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    ▼ Worse than 79% of models

    5.5

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 videos, average 7.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.5 vs 7.0
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    Donerton Smart Watch P22 has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.37 vs 7.8).
    7.37 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 stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • 1 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    August 2020
    2020 vs 2021
  • 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 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 swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • 82 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (8 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    8 vs 90
  • 13 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    7 h vs 20 h
  • 125 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (180 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    180 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • 49 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    0.1 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • 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.
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x240 vs 360x360
  • 84 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (242 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    242 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 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 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.

Video reviews

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

7.0
The Review
≈ estimated
03/11/2022
Hands-on review · four days of use and app setup
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 is inexpensive but good value for the money, with battery lasting around a week.
8.0
CRUISE & TRAVEL
✓ explicit
07/10/2021
Personal review · three days of use, app and message tests
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 is still liked and kept by the reviewer, though texts do not reach the watch.
6.0
The Crazy Chef
≈ estimated
02/08/2021
Hands-on demo · feature walkthrough and blood pressure test
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 gives unreliable blood pressure readings, though its pulse and oxygen readings seem reasonable.
7.0
Family Pop TV
≈ estimated
29/03/2021
Real-life review · features, app and battery
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 stands out among similar budget watches thanks to its many customisable watch faces and low cost.
7.0
The Real Donofrio
≈ estimated
04/02/2021
Full review · feature walkthrough and Android setup
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 is a decent watch for the money, with many features but some clear limits.
7.0
Just A Dad Tips
≈ estimated
11/09/2022
Hands-on review · setup, app and health sensor tests
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 is a neat little smartwatch, though its blood pressure accuracy is uncertain and it ships with little charge.
7.0
AMTR
≈ estimated
22/11/2020
Short review · feature overview and hardware details
Verdict
Donerton Smart Watch P22 is an affordable smartwatch with many features, though several are simple or limited.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Donerton Smart Watch P22

  • Highly affordable and offers good value for the price
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting 7–10 days on a single charge
  • Lightweight and comfortable design with a soft, adjustable strap
  • Large, responsive 1.3-inch to 1.4-inch touch screen with adjustable brightness
  • Simple setup and intuitive user interface
  • High level of customisation with over 100 available watch faces

What customers don't like about Donerton Smart Watch P22

  • Inconsistent accuracy in health readings, particularly for steps and blood pressure
  • Limited notification mirroring that may only support a few apps
  • Lacks built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for route tracking
  • Poor durability concerns, with some reports of the screen failing after water exposure despite ratings
  • Basic 'Hero Band 3' app can be buggy or unintuitive
  • Cannot respond to messages or answer calls directly from the watch

Verdict

The Donerton Smart Watch P22 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring a 1.3-inch TFT LCD color touchscreen with a 240x240 resolution, housed in a durable zinc alloy rectangular body. Key characteristics include an IP67 waterproof rating, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, and a suite of health sensors for monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen (SpO2), and sleep patterns. Its main pros are an impressive battery life of up to 7–10 days of normal use, a lightweight 31g design, and extensive customisation with over 100 watch faces available via the Hero Band III app. However, it lacks built-in GPS, relying instead on a connected smartphone for route tracking, and its notification system is limited, as it can only reject incoming calls rather than answering them directly.

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