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Helix Smart 2 0 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Screen size:1.55 inchBattery life:9 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

Helix Smart 2 0 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Technical score

30%

7.0

Review score ( 0 · 1)

Review score 30% · 7.0 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.5 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 67% of smartwatches
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

24%

6.1

Health

21%

6.6

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.3

Smart features

12%

3.4

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

7.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 62% of smartwatches
7.0

Review score

Review score
7.0/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

10%

7.0

Mr. Phone

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 84% of smartwatches
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    N/A~ £35

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Helix Smart 2 0

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

24%

6.1

Health

21%

6.6

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.3

Smart features

12%

3.4

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

7.1

Hardware

5.8
Review score
Review score
7.0/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

10%

7.0

Mr. Phone

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Helix Smart 2 0 has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 70.7% of smartwatches.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Brand name
Helix
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
?
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
Gyroscope
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 70% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
9 days
Battery life
9 days
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 9 days which is longer than that of 60.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.6% of smartwatches.
Up to 15 days in standby.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
340 mAh
Battery power
340 mAh
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 340 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 61.8% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.5% of smartwatches.
Charge time
180 min
Charge time
180 min
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 180 min which is slower than 96.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 2.1% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 10,800 minutes.
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.55 inch
Screen size
1.55 inch
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.55 inch which is larger than the screens of 71.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 1% of smartwatches.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch uses a IPS LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 67.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 6.6% of smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 240
Resolution
240x 240
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 73.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 15.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
219 ppi
Pixel density
219 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 219 ppi which is lower than that of 85.8% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Helix Smart 2 0 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • 2 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    9 days
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 9 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 15 days in standby.
    9 days vs 7 days
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Helix Smart 2 0 is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£35 vs £130).
    £35 vs £130
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    Perspiration monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 14.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    Perspiration tracking may be estimated from activity data in companion apps.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • 2 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    9 days
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 9 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 15 days in standby.
    9 days vs 7 days
  • 40 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    340 mAh days
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (340 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 15 days in standby.
    340 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • 0.15 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.55 inch
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.6 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.55 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 47 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (3 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    3 m vs 50 m
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch uses IPS LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • 6.12x less popular
    Helix Smart 2 0 has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 70 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    10
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (10 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    10 vs 80
  • 60 min longer charge time
    Charge time
    180 min
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges slower than the average smartwatch (180 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 10,800 minutes.
    180 min vs 120 min
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 47 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (3 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    3 m vs 50 m
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch uses IPS LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 107 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    219 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (219 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    219 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    240 x 240
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    240x240 vs 352x430
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

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

7.0
Mr. Phone
≈ estimated
10/08/2021
Full review · one month of daily use
Verdict
Helix Smart 2.0 is an okay smartwatch that looks good and has decent battery life, but faces stiff competition if its price rises.
Not graded
Not graded yet

Third-party reviews

What we like about Helix Smart 2 0

  • Premium and stylish design with a classy metal build and mesh bracelet options
  • Comprehensive health suite including SPO2, heart rate, and body temperature monitoring
  • Large, clear 1.55-inch HD IPS display that is easily visible even in sunlight
  • Functional Bluetooth calling with a built-in microphone and loud speaker
  • Affordable price point, often described as good value for a entry-level smartwatch
  • Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear and sleep tracking

What we don't like about Helix Smart 2 0

  • Unreliable software and app connectivity, with frequent disconnections and syncing issues
  • Inconsistent battery life that can drain in as little as 20-24 hours when using calling features
  • Inaccurate fitness tracking, specifically overcounting steps even during arm movement
  • Limited and 'toyish' watch face selection with only a few professional options
  • Durability issues reported by some users, including the device completely stopping after a few months
  • Poor customer service experience and lack of repair options after the warranty period

Verdict

The Helix Smart 2.0 is a budget-friendly wearable from the Timex Group featuring a square 1.55-inch full-touch color display and an IP68 water-resistant rating. Key hardware characteristics include continuous heart rate monitoring, a body temperature sensor, and a battery life that lasts up to 9 days on active usage (15 days on standby). Its main pros are the inclusion of 10 dedicated sports modes, integration with Google Fit and Apple Health, and over 24 customisable watch faces. However, notable cons include a lack of built-in GPS and SpO2 sensors, a long 3-hour charging time, and user reports of inconsistent app connectivity and non-interactive notifications.

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