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Gionee GSW6 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Screen size:1.70 inchBattery life:3 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Gionee GSW6 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Gionee GSW6
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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%

5.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.4

Reviews score

10%

5.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 84% of smartwatches
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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
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Score components

24%

5.9

Health

21%

6.9

Fitness

16%

3.6

Battery

14%

5.6

Smart features

12%

4.1

Connectivity

9%

4.9

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.4/ 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 81% of models

5.4

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 7.5/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.5 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 81%
?

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
  • gionee-gsw6
gionee-gsw6
Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
Best rankings
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Ranked #735 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Gionee GSW6

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

24%

5.9

Health

21%

6.9

Fitness

16%

3.6

Battery

14%

5.6

Smart features

12%

4.1

Connectivity

9%

4.9

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

5.4
Reviews score
5.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
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
3 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 3 days on a charge, which is shorter than 76.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 3.5% of Smartwatches.
Up to 5 days without bluetooth calling.
Battery life in training mode
3 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 3 h on a charge, which is shorter than 97.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
220 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 220 mAh battery, which is smaller than 81.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.5% 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.
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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
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
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% 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
1.7 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.7 inch screen, which is larger than 82.6% 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
200 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 200 ppi, which is lower than 93% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
500 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 500 nits, which is lower than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 13.6% of Smartwatches.
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CPU speed
?
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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Gionee GSW6 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.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 0.3 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 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
  • 0.7 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (11 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 0.3 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 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
  • 0.7 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (11 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
    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.
  • 17 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (3 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    3 h vs 20 h
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 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 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 7.5/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.5 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • 28.0% lower sentiment score
    5.4 vs 7.5
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    Gionee GSW6 has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.24 vs 7.8).
    7.24 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • 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.
  • 79 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (11 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    11 vs 90
  • No achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 17 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (3 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    3 h vs 20 h
  • 4 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (3 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 5 days without bluetooth calling.
    3 days vs 7 days
  • 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.
  • 85 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (220 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    220 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 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 (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.
    1 m vs 50 m
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 126 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (200 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    200 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x240 vs 360x360
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 3 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (48 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    48 g vs 45 g
  • 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 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.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Solanki games and tech
≈ estimated
02/08/2021
Hands-on review · calling, sensors and app tests
Verdict
Gionee GSW6 has fine calling and build, but its health sensors are not for medical use.
8.0
Techarsh
≈ estimated
31/07/2021
Hands-on review · calling, accuracy and battery tests
Verdict
Gionee GSW6 is good value for calling features at this price, though accuracy and battery life fall short.
Overview video
Not graded
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gionee GSW6

  • Bluetooth calling functionality with built-in mic and speaker is convenient for the price
  • Large 1.7-inch TFT display is clear and visually appealing
  • Good build quality featuring a premium metal/zinc alloy body
  • Offers a wide variety of cloud-based and customisable watch faces
  • Includes essential health monitoring features like SpO2, heart rate, and sleep tracking
  • Rated as good value for money at its budget price point

What customers don't like about Gionee GSW6

  • Sensors for heart rate and step counting are often reported as inaccurate
  • Battery life can be poor, especially when using Bluetooth calling features
  • Bluetooth connectivity and pairing issues with the companion app
  • Some users report low volume and poor sound quality from the built-in speaker
  • Durability concerns, including reports of display failure and water damage despite IP68 rating
  • Companion app (G Buddy/GD Style Fit) is described as buggy and lacks frequent updates

Verdict

The Gionee StylFit GSW6 is a rectangular smartwatch featuring a 1.7-inch (4.3cm) full-touch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels, housed in a durable zinc alloy body. Key characteristics include dedicated Bluetooth 5.0 for calling and music, a built-in speaker and microphone, and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating. Its health suite provides 24/7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen tracking, sleep analysis, and a menstrual tracker, supported by a 220mAh battery that offers up to 3 days of runtime with calling enabled or 15 days of standby time. Main pros include its premium metal build, large responsive display, and the ability to store up to 30 songs directly on the device. However, some users have reported cons such as inaccurate sensor readings for heart rate and steps, rapid battery drain when using the calling feature extensively, and slow charging times.

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