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Kreyos Meteor review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140Screen size:1.26 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:MIP LCD

Kreyos Meteor 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.

Kreyos Meteor
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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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%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 79% of smartwatches
7.3

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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%

2.6

Health

21%

8.7

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

2.4

Connectivity

9%

5.0

Display & Design

4%

6.4

Hardware

â–¼Worse 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models

5.5

Mark 5.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

5.5

Average grade

20%

7.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
3 reviews + 4 videos, average 3.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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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
  • kreyos-meteor
kreyos-meteor
Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
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 Kreyos Meteor

Based on 3 · 4

Voice calls get a nod, connectivity and alerts split opinion, and the weak speaker is the main complaint.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Kreyos Meteor

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
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Score components:

24%

2.6

Health

21%

8.7

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

2.4

Connectivity

9%

5.0

Display & Design

4%

6.4

Hardware

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
List score
?
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Heart rate monitor
no
This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.7% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
?
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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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.
Battery life in training mode
48 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 48 h on a charge, which is longer than 88.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
280 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 280 mAh battery, which is smaller than 61.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.6% 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
?
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% 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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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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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.26 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.26 inch screen, which is smaller than 83% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Display type
MIP LCD
This smartwatch uses MIP LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 62.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 5.7% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
144x 168
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 144x168 which is lower than that of 95.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
176 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 176 ppi, which is lower than 97.3% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 8 GB of internal storage, which is more than 65.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 11.3% of Smartwatches.
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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What reviewers say

Kreyos Meteor vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 28 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (48 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    48 h vs 20 h
  • Fall detection
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 23% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • 9.1 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (33.4 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    33.4 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 2x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 28 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (48 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    48 h vs 20 h
  • 9.1 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (33.4 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    33.4 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • Fall detection
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 23% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 2x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models

    5.5

    Mark 5.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    5.5

    Average grade

    20%

    7.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    3 reviews + 4 videos, average 3.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.5 vs 7.0
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    Kreyos Meteor has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.3 vs 7.8).
    7.3 vs 7.76
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 7 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2014 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    April 2014
    2014 vs 2021
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 87 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (3 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    3 vs 90
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 25 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (280 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    280 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5).
    Bluetooth Low Energy support is indicated.
    4 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 45 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    5 m vs 50 m
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (MIP LCD vs AMOLED).
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 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 144x168, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    144x168 vs 360x360
  • 0.14 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.26 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 150 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (176 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    176 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 1.65 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.4 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.35 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • No touchscreen
    This smartwatch does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.5% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
  • 2.5 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    47.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • 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

2.0
Reevued
≈ estimated
20/09/2014
Commentary · problems after the first day of use
Verdict
Kreyos Meteor was dead on arrival: it would not stay on, and most promised features were missing.
4.0
Boydo's Tech Talk
≈ estimated
25/08/2014
Hands-on test · activation, pairing and speaker test
Verdict
Kreyos Meteor's speaker is distorted and too weak to use, though its microphone works fine.
3.0
Toaden
≈ estimated
22/09/2014
Hands-on review · calls, connection and battery tests
Verdict
Kreyos Meteor is not recommended: an unreliable connection, poor speaker and a blocked button make it unusable.
4.0
ConnectedArena
≈ estimated
29/08/2014
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Kreyos Meteor's features mostly do not work at first, so the creator advises against buying.
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
25/07/2013
Hands-on preview · Pebble rival
Verdict
The Kreyos Meteor adds speakerphone calls, Siri access and built-in fitness apps to a Pebble-style design, but feels bulkier on the wrist.
2.0
treki23.com
≈ estimated
01/09/2014
Buyer's account · Crowdfunded smartwatch
Verdict
The Kreyos Meteor is a late, unreliable smartwatch whose speaker, water resistance and battery fell short, so this buyer advises against buying it.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kreyos Meteor

  • Versatile design allows the device 'puck' to pop out of wristbands into lanyards or belt clips
  • Includes a speaker and microphone for making and answering phone calls directly from the wrist
  • Features unique gesture controls (e.g., flicking the wrist to skip tracks) and voice control via Siri/Google Now
  • Supports multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 8
  • Built-in fitness tracking for activities like running, walking, and cycling with ANT+ support for heart rate monitors
  • High level of customisation with various watch face designs and brightly coloured accessory options

What customers don't like about Kreyos Meteor

  • Extremely buggy software and firmware, often failing to communicate with smartphones
  • Inconsistent and unreliable timekeeping; reports of the watch freezing or displaying the wrong time
  • Poor battery life, often lasting only 2 days despite the advertised 7-day claim
  • Frequent Bluetooth connection drops, making notifications for texts and calls unreliable
  • Questionable waterproofing; many users and even official updates reported units were not truly waterproof as claimed
  • Bulky and blocky physical design compared to competitors like the Pebble
  • Poor sound quality from the built-in speaker due to design and component issues

Verdict

The Kreyos Meteor is a versatile smartwatch featuring a 1.26-inch ultra-low power memory LCD with a 144 x 168 resolution, designed to operate as a hands-free extension of iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices. Key characteristics include its 6-axis sensor array (accelerometer and gyrometer), integrated speaker and microphone for two-way voice communication, and support for ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0/2.1 connectivity. Its primary pros include a 7-day battery life from a 150 mAh battery, water resistance suitable for swimming, and unique gesture control capabilities for managing calls and music. However, notable cons include a bulky design compared to competitors like the Pebble, a non-touch display, and reported software instability and poor menu design in its early release versions.

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