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Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Screen size:1.40 inchBattery life:8 daysDisplay type:LCD

Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.8

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 91% of smartwatches
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

5.0

Health

21%

5.1

Fitness

16%

5.6

Battery

14%

4.7

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

4.1

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 89%
4.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.8/ 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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4.8

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
1 review + 3 videos, average 6.8/10. We use 5 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.0: (6.8 × 4 + 8.0 × 1) ÷ 5 = 7.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
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 Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

5.0

Health

21%

5.1

Fitness

16%

5.6

Battery

14%

4.7

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

4.1

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

4.8
Reviews score
4.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
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
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% 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
no
This smartwatch does not support distance tracking. 96.4% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
8 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 8 days on a charge, which is longer than 52.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
195 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 195 mAh battery, which is smaller than 90.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 120 min, which is quicker than 13.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 44.6% of Smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 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
?
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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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
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 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
400 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 400 nits, which is lower than 93.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.5% of Smartwatches.
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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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Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 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.
    Measurements are for wellness guidance, not medical diagnosis.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 1.4 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (10.3 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    10.3 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 1 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (8 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    8 days vs 7 days
  • 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
  • 7.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (35 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    35 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Measurements are for wellness guidance, not medical diagnosis.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 1 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (8 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    8 days vs 7 days
  • 1.4 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (10.3 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    10.3 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
  • 7.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (35 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    35 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 31.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 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 92% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    1 review + 3 videos, average 6.8/10. We use 5 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.0: (6.8 × 4 + 8.0 × 1) ÷ 5 = 7.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.8 vs 7.0
  • 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.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 31.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 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 92% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    1 review + 3 videos, average 6.8/10. We use 5 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.0: (6.8 × 4 + 8.0 × 1) ÷ 5 = 7.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.8 vs 7.0
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.07 vs 7.8).
    7.07 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 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.
    October 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 pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No distance tracking
    This smartwatch does not support distance tracking, the average smartwatch does. 96.3% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No 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.
  • 83 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (7 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    7 vs 90
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 110 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (195 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    195 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.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (LCD vs AMOLED).
    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.
    1 m vs 50 m
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX7 vs IP68).
    IPX7 vs IP68
  • 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.
  • 35 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (80 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    80 g vs 45 g
  • 350 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (400 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    400 nits vs 750 nits
  • 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 square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square 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 voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • 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 phone finder
    This smartwatch does not include phone finder, the average smartwatch does. 96.4% of smartwatches include phone finder.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Techno Shubham
≈ estimated
19/12/2021
Two-month review · everyday use and health accuracy
Verdict
Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 offers long battery life and comfort, but its health tracking is too inaccurate to rely on.
6.0
Gaurav Tandon
≈ estimated
27/11/2021
Unboxing and three-day review · battery, screen and notifications
Verdict
Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 is closer to a smart band than a smartwatch; fine if that is what you want, but expect much more at this price.
7.0
Aaka's Lifenture
≈ estimated
28/03/2021
Unboxing and multi-day use · fitness and notifications
Verdict
Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001 works for fitness tracking but makes a weak smartphone companion, since it only shows notifications.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
telegraphindia.com
≈ estimated
10/06/2021
Hands-on test · First smartwatch
Verdict
The Fire-Boltt BSW001 is a good first smartwatch for students and newcomers, with solid step counting but a screen that could be brighter.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001

  • Excellent value for money in the budget segment
  • Sleek and premium design, often compared to the Apple Watch
  • Strong battery life, with many users reporting 7-8 days of usage
  • Vibrant and responsive 1.4-inch HD touchscreen display
  • Comprehensive health suite including SpO2, heart rate, and sleep tracking
  • IPX7 water resistance for protection against sweat and rain

What customers don't like about Fire-Boltt Smartwatch BSW001

  • Inconsistent accuracy in fitness tracking, particularly step counting and sleep data
  • Poor outdoor visibility due to screen reflectivity
  • Limited app ecosystem and lack of third-party app support
  • No built-in GPS for independent route tracking
  • Reports of hardware reliability issues, such as charging failures or display glitches after a few months
  • Poor customer service response and difficulty in claiming warranty

Verdict

The Fire-Boltt BSW001 is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.4-inch HD full-touch colour display with a 240x240 pixel resolution and 2.5D curved glass. Encased in a slim metal body with an IPX7 water-resistance rating, it provides comprehensive health monitoring, including SpO2 blood oxygen levels, 24/7 heart rate tracking, blood pressure monitoring, and sleep analysis. Main advantages include a long battery life of up to 8 days, a standby time of 360 hours, and seven dedicated sports modes for activities like running and cycling. However, some users have reported cons such as the lack of built-in GPS, limited third-party app support, and varying accuracy in sleep and step tracking.

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