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Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,040Screen size:1.20 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Technical score

30%

8.0

Review score ( 2 · 6)

Review score 30% · 8.0 · based on 2 written reviews + 6 videos
2 written reviews + 6 videos count as 4 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 73% of smartwatches
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

24%

3.1

Health

21%

6.1

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.8

Smart features

12%

4.2

Connectivity

9%

7.9

Display & Design

4%

4.7

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 83% of smartwatches
8.0

Review score

Review score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
≈ estimated
2

20%

8.0

techgoondu.com

10%

9.0

hodinkee.com

Video reviews 6

10%

9.0

aBlogtoWatch

10%

9.0

Horas y Minutos

10%

8.0

Faiz Aly

10%

7.0

Engadget

5%

9.0

ULSUM

5%

7.0

Calibre Magazine

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 66% of smartwatches
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    N/A~ £3,040

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

24%

3.1

Health

21%

6.1

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.8

Smart features

12%

4.2

Connectivity

9%

7.9

Display & Design

4%

4.7

Hardware

5.1
Review score
Review score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
≈ estimated
2

20%

8.0

techgoondu.com

10%

9.0

hodinkee.com

Video reviews 6

10%

9.0

aBlogtoWatch

10%

9.0

Horas y Minutos

10%

8.0

Faiz Aly

10%

7.0

Engadget

5%

9.0

ULSUM

5%

7.0

Calibre Magazine

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 70.7% of smartwatches.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.5/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

4.5
Brand name
Louis Vuitton
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
no
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 66.8% of smartwatches support 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
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
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
1 day
Battery life
1 days
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 1 days which is shorter than that of 87.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
24 h
Battery life in training mode
24 h
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h in training mode which is longer than 58.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.8% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
300 mAh
Battery power
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 44.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 6.7% of smartwatches.
Charge time
90 min
Charge time
90 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 90 min which is faster than 63.7% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 9.9% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
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
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
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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What reviewers say
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
no
Compass
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.2 inch
Screen size
1.2 inch
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.2 inch which is smaller than the screens of 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
390x 390
Resolution
390x 390
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 390x390 which is higher than that of 60.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 79.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
1 GHz
CPU speed
1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 29.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 31.2% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 4100
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 4100
â–² Better than 73% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 GB
â–² Better than 31% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 31.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 45.8% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 8 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 67.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 12.1% of smartwatches.
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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What reviewers say

Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 30 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    90 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, titanium, ceramic
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, titanium, ceramic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, titanium, ceramic vs polycarbonate
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 30 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    90 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • 4.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    24 h
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    24 h vs 19.25 h
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, titanium, ceramic
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, titanium, ceramic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, titanium, ceramic vs polycarbonate
  • 134 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (460 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better band material
    Band material
    rubber, leather, fabric
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartwatch uses rubber, leather, fabric for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    rubber, leather, fabric vs silicone
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon Wear 4100
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 4,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • 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.
  • 6 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1 days
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • 23.38x more expensive
    Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£3,040 vs £130).
    £3,040 vs £130
  • 67% worse value for money
    Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (4.5 vs 7.5).
    4.5 vs 7.52
  • 6.12x less popular
    Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 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 multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • 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 goal setting
    Goal setting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartwatch does not support goal setting, the average smartwatch does. 97.9% of smartwatches support goal setting.
  • No achievement tracking
    Achievements
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 85.8% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • 6 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1 days
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.2 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.20 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.20 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 1.6 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    13.20 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.2 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    13.20 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • No widget support
    Widget support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 83.1% of smartwatches support widgets.
  • No gesture control
    Gesture control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 77.7% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

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

9.0
aBlogtoWatch
≈ estimated
02/11/2022
Hands-on review · design, software and comfort
Verdict
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a very satisfying luxury connected watch that wears like a traditional watch.
9.0
Horas y Minutos
≈ estimated
20/02/2022
Hands-on review · app, interface and design tests
Verdict
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a luxury smartwatch that stands out in design and craftsmanship, but it is not for everyone.
8.0
Faiz Aly
≈ estimated
10/02/2022
Long-term review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a beautiful timepiece with limited smart features, best for watch lovers rather than smartwatch shoppers.
7.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
07/02/2022
Hands-on review · software, design and battery
Verdict
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a surprisingly satisfying debut on its own platform, but it is chunky, expensive and aimed mainly at brand fans.
9.0
Faiz Aly
≈ estimated
27/01/2022
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a very beautiful smartwatch that combines traditional watch craftsmanship with modern smart features.
9.0
ULSUM
≈ estimated
25/01/2022
First look · dial animations, packaging and software tour
Verdict
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a stylish, highly customizable luxury connected watch with eye-catching animations and top-tier build quality.
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

What reviewers agree on

Based on 2 · 7

Reviewers adore the watch faces and light-up animations, but find the smart features, apps and battery life underwhelming.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
hodinkee.com
≈ estimated
25/02/2022
Hands-on review · Light-up smartwatch
Verdict
The Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up suits nights out thanks to its colorful lighting, though it has few features and cannot call emergency services.
8.0
techgoondu.com
≈ estimated
26/01/2022
Review · Luxury smartwatch
Verdict
The Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up suits fans of the brand who like bright faces, but its lights drain the battery quickly.

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What we like about Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up

  • Visually striking AMOLED display with unique edge-to-edge 'Light Up' monogram LED animations
  • Exquisite luxury build quality, including a high-end stainless steel case and quick-change strap system
  • Deeply integrated travel features, such as 'My Flight' and exclusive LV City Guides
  • Highly customisable watch faces that allow for personal initials and various LV-themed colour schemes
  • Official 'Made for iPhone' (MFI) accreditation, ensuring better compatibility with iOS than many non-Apple watches

What we don't like about Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up

  • Extremely high price point starting around $3,400 to $4,100, which is significantly more than standard high-tech alternatives
  • Lacks essential modern smartwatch features such as a heart rate sensor and GPS on some models
  • Proprietary OS does not support third-party apps, limiting functionality to pre-installed LV tools
  • Short battery life typically lasting only one day, especially with animated watch faces enabled
  • Occasional software lag and technical obsolescence concerns due to the use of older processors like the Snapdragon Wear 4100

Verdict

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a premium 44mm luxury smartwatch featuring a unique convex case profile and a 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display (390x390 resolution) protected by curved sapphire glass. Its defining characteristic is a signature monogram ring backlit by 24 RGB LED lights that animate for notifications and wake-up functions. Internally, it is powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash memory, running a proprietary Louis Vuitton-designed operating system that is MFi-certified for seamless iPhone integration. Main pros include its highly customizable 'always-on' watch faces, exclusive travel features like 'My Flight' and Louis Vuitton City Guides, and high-end materials like polished or PVD-coated stainless steel. Notable cons include its significant thickness of 13.2mm, a modest all-day battery life that can struggle with heavy LED use, and the absence of a broad third-party app ecosystem compared to Wear OS or watchOS.

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