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  • Avg. price: ~£250
  • Screen size: 0.69 inch
  • Battery life: 7 day/s
  • Display type: OLED

Martian Passport review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

3.6

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

1.0

Health

21.0%

2.7

Fitness

16.0%

4.2

Battery

14.0%

6.3

Smart features

12.0%

3.0

Connectivity

9.0%

6.3

Display & Design

4.0%

7.6

Hardware

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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      N/A~ £250

    Best rankings

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    Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Martian Passport

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    ?

    Health

    21.0%

    ?

    Fitness

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery

    14.0%

    ?

    Smart features

    12.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    ?

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    ?

    Hardware

    3.6
    Martian Passport has a technical score of 3.6 points, which is lower than 99.7% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    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.
    1.0
    Martian Passport has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.9% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    3.6

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.2

    Price

    5.3
    Martian Passport has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 98.6% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Martian
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Martian Passport does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Martian Passport does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Martian Passport does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Martian Passport does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Martian Passport includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Martian Passport does not include a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Martian Passport does not include a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ?
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Martian Passport does not support distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    7 day/s
    Martian Passport offers a battery life of 7 day/s which is longer than that of 38.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 17.1% of smartwatches.
    Up to 2 years for analog watch movement) 7 (7 days standby.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    ?
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    N/A
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    210 mAh
    Martian Passport has a battery capacity of 210 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 83.4% of smartwatches and equal to those in 2.7% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    180 min
    Martian Passport charges in 180 min which is slower than 96.2% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 2% of smartwatches.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 180 minutes.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Proprietary OS
    Martian Passport runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.6% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.7% of smartwatches.
    Uses a proprietary OS with companion-app ecosystem support. OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ended
    Martian Passport has ended software update support which is equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
    Software support appears ended or discontinued.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Martian Passport does not support third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Martian Passport supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Martian Passport supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Martian Passport does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    0
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Martian Passport does not support GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Martian Passport does not support Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Martian Passport includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    0.69 inch
    Martian Passport has a screen size of 0.69 inch which is smaller than the screens of 99.5% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    OLED
    Martian Passport uses a OLED display type which is less advanced than that of 51.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 9.7% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    16 x 96
    Martian Passport has a display resolution of 16 x 96 which is lower than that of 99.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    141 ppi
    Martian Passport has a pixel density of 141 ppi which is lower than that of 98.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    ?
    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

    ?
    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    ?
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    ?
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Martian Passport does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Martian Passport vs the average smartwatch

    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Martian Passport includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
      What it is: An emergency feature that can contact help or alert trusted people from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Martian Passport includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • Has compass
      Martian Passport includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
      What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Martian Passport includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Has hybrid design
      Martian Passport has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
      What it is: A watch design that mixes smart features with traditional analog or low-power elements.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: LOW

      Martian Passport has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
    • Better band material
      Martian Passport uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
      Band material may vary by included strap version or package.
      What it is: The main material used for the watch strap or band.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Martian Passport uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.silicone, leather vs silicone
    • Has compass
      Martian Passport includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Has hybrid design
      Martian Passport has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
    • Better band material
      Martian Passport uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Martian Passport includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.

    Total
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    • No blood oxygen
      Martian Passport does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No stress monitoring
      Martian Passport does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No sleep tracking
      Martian Passport does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 94% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
    • No heart rate monitor
      Martian Passport does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    • No cycle tracking
      Martian Passport does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
    • No inactivity alerts
      Martian Passport does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 85.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
    • No smart scales
      Martian Passport does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 56.8% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
    • No gyroscope
      Martian Passport does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No pace measurement
      Martian Passport does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
    • No auto activity detection
      Martian Passport does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
    • No route tracking
      Martian Passport does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 75.7% of smartwatches support route tracking.
    • No coaching
      Martian Passport does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No auto pause
      Martian Passport does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
    • No distance tracking
      Martian Passport does not support distance tracking, the average smartwatch does. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
    • No step tracking
      Martian Passport does not support step tracking, the average smartwatch does. 99.3% of smartwatches support step tracking.
    • No swim mode
      Martian Passport does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
    • No goal setting
      Martian Passport does not support goal setting, the average smartwatch does. 98% of smartwatches support goal setting.
    • No live tracking
      Martian Passport does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.7% of smartwatches support live tracking.
    • No exercise tagging
      Martian Passport does not support exercise tagging, the average smartwatch does. 94.3% of smartwatches support exercise tagging.
    • No achievements
      Martian Passport does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 91.3% of smartwatches support achievements.
    • No low power mode
      Martian Passport does not include a low power mode, the average smartwatch does. 93.6% of smartwatches include a low power mode.
    • 90 mAh smaller battery capacity
      Martian Passport has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (210 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • 60 min longer charge time
      Martian Passport charges slower than the average smartwatch (180 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
      Approximate value from reported charging range: 180 minutes.
    • No GPS
      Martian Passport does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • Older Bluetooth version
      Martian Passport supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5.0). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    • 0.71 inch smaller screen size
      Martian Passport has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (0.7 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    • 185 ppi lower pixel density
      Martian Passport has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (141 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Lower resolution
      Martian Passport has a display resolution of 16x 96, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • Basic display type
      Martian Passport uses OLED display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    • No ambient light sensor
      Martian Passport does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
    • 20 m lower waterproof depth
      Martian Passport has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    • 25.9 g heavier weight
      Martian Passport is heavier than the average smartwatch (70.9 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    • 1.7 mm thicker watch body
      Martian Passport is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.3 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
    • No touch screen
      Martian Passport does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.8% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
    • No smart alarm
      Martian Passport does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • No passcode
      Martian Passport does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 68.5% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
    • No widgets
      Martian Passport does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 83.1% of smartwatches support widgets.
    • 8 year/s older release date
      Martian Passport is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,013 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      February 2,013
    • No GPS
      Martian Passport does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
      What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: HIGH

      Martian Passport does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • No blood oxygen
      Martian Passport does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Martian Passport does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No stress monitoring
      Martian Passport does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
      What it is: Stress estimates derived from heart rate, HRV, or similar body signals.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Martian Passport does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No gyroscope
      Martian Passport does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
      What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Martian Passport does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No sleep tracking
      Martian Passport does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 94% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
      What it is: Automatic recording of sleep duration, stages, or sleep quality from overnight wear.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Martian Passport does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 94% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
    • No pace measurement
      Martian Passport does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
      What it is: Tracking of current or average pace during activities such as running or cycling.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Martian Passport does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
    • 0.71 inch smaller screen size
      Martian Passport has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (0.7 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
      What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=1.5 inch

      Martian Passport has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (0.7 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.0.69 inch vs 1.40 inch
    • No auto activity detection
      Martian Passport does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
      What it is: The ability to recognize certain workouts automatically without manual start.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Martian Passport does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
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    Display & Design
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Martian Passport?

    • Slick retro-cool design with a classic analog watch face that doesn't look overly 'geeky'
    • Effective vibrating 'leash' feature that alerts you if you leave your phone behind
    • Decent battery life for basic use, often lasting several days on a single charge
    • Seamless integration with phone voice assistants like Siri and Google Now for hands-free tasks
    • Handy notification system that scrolls text messages and caller ID on a small OLED screen
    • Includes a remote camera shutter feature to trigger your smartphone's camera

    What customers dislike about Martian Passport?

    • Considered very expensive (launch price ~US$299) compared to competitors like Pebble
    • The speakerphone is nearly useless in noisy outdoor environments due to background noise
    • The monochrome OLED display is small, lacks touch controls, and has poor readability in bright sunlight
    • Lacks modern smartwatch staples such as fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, or third-party apps
    • Not water-resistant, limiting its durability for daily or active wear
    • The vibration motor can be quite loud, making it less discreet during meetings

    Expert reviews

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    ilounge.com
    17/05/2021
    Review: Martian Watches Passport Watch - iLounge Would you like me to summarize the key technical specifications or the most common "pros and cons" me...

    The Martian Watches Passport Watch is a hybrid analog timepiece featuring a 1.25-inch face and a small 96x16 pixel OLED screen for displaying notifications. It combines a retro aesthetic with basic smart features, including call handling and text notifications, but is criticized for its significant bulk and high $299 price point. Key pros include a stylish design, long battery life...Read more

    D
    digitaltrends.com
    23/08/2019
    Martian Watches Passport review - Digital Trends

    The Martian Passport is a "retro-cool" hybrid smartwatch featuring a traditional analog design with a stainless steel case, leather strap, and a 13.34mm thick, somewhat bulky chassis. Its core functionality relies on a tiny, one-line OLED screen for notifications and an integrated, noise-cancelling microphone and speaker for Siri/Google Voice commands. While praised for its stylish,...Read more

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    consumerreports.org
    24/04/2015
    Smart watch reviews - Consumer Reports

    This 2014 Consumer Reports review characterizes early smartwatches, such as the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Pebble Steel, as promising but niche, first-generation accessories best suited for tech-savvy early adopters. While highlighting convenience features like glanceable notifications and, in some cases, built-in cameras and call functionality, the review notes the overall market was...Read more

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    techgoondu.com
    22/05/2014
    Goondu review: Martian Passport smartwatch - Techgoondu

    The Martian Passport is a "retro-cool" hybrid smartwatch featuring an analog face paired with a discreet 96×1696 cross 1696×16 pixel OLED display for notifications, offering a stylish, premium alternative to bulkier, first-generation smartwatches. It excels in functionality, boasting a built-in speaker and noise-canceling microphone for voice commands, a practical "find phone"...Read more

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    mobilesyrup.com
    24/12/2013
    Hands-on with the Martian Passport Smartwatch - MobileSyrup

    The Martian Passport Smartwatch offers a blend of traditional, analog aesthetics with functional, discreet digital notifications. Key advantages include its classic "undercover" design, effective voice control integration with Siri and Google Now, and a robust battery that supports up to 30 days for analog functions. Despite its stylish look, the device carries a high $300 price...Read more

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    newatlas.com
    19/11/2013
    Review: Martian voice control smartwatch - New Atlas

    The Martian Passport is designed as a classic 1960s-style analog watch featuring a small OLED ticker at the bottom for scrolling notifications. It prioritizes voice commands, acting as a "Bluetooth wrist-set" for Siri and Google Now, allowing for high-clarity calls and dictation. Key pros include its "undercover" design, customizable vibrations, and a "leash" feature that alerts...Read more

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    cnet.com
    28/02/2013
    Martian Passport Watch review: Hello, this is your wristwatch ... - CNET

    The Martian Passport is a hybrid smartwatch featuring a traditional analog face paired with a small, single-line OLED screen for scrolling notifications. Its primary functionality lies in a built-in speaker and microphone for hands-free calling and direct voice assistant access, prioritizing a "retro-future" aesthetic over a full-screen digital display. Key pros highlighted include...Read more

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    9to5mac.com
    14/01/2013
    Review: Bluetooth 4.0 'Passport' smart watch from Martian Watches - 9to5Mac

    The Martian Passport Smartwatch combines a traditional analog face with a small OLED display, offering a retro design that focuses on discreet notifications and voice control integration via Bluetooth 4.0. Key advantages include its ability to trigger Siri or Google Voice, a "Leash" mode for finding lost phones, and better battery life than full-screen competitors. However, the...Read more

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    au.pcmag.com
    25/01/2013
    Martian Passport Watch Review - PCMag Australia

    The Martian Passport Watch merges a traditional, stylish analog aesthetic with basic smartwatch capabilities, featuring a square face and a comfortable, classic design. Key advantages include voice assistant integration (Siri/Google Now) and a useful hands-free microphone and speaker for calls. However, the $299 price tag is high for its limited, single-line OLED text display, and...Read more

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    uk.pcmag.com
    24/01/2013
    Martian Passport Watch Review - PCMag UK

    The Martian Passport is a hybrid smartwatch with a classic analog face and a small, one-line OLED screen designed for basic notifications, offering a "retro-future" design. Pros include an effective, customizable vibrating alert system, a useful "leash" mode to prevent losing your phone, and a functional speakerphone for quiet environments. The $300 price tag is considered excessive...Read more

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    pcmag.com
    24/01/2013
    Martian Passport Watch Review - PCMag

    The PCMag review characterizes the Martian Passport Watch as a "funky" but ultimately limited and overpriced smartphone accessory, featuring a retro-inspired analog face paired with a small, 0.7-inch monochrome OLED display. While offering a unique aesthetic, its "smart" capabilities are restricted primarily to serving as a speakerphone, caller ID, and basic text reader, lacking the...Read more

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    cnet.com
    07/01/2013
    Passport Watch packs plenty of mobile tech

    The Martian Passport Smartwatch merges a traditional analog design with a small OLED display for notifications, aiming for a stylish, non-tech aesthetic. Its core strengths include excellent voice assistant integration via a built-in microphone/speaker, along with a "leash" feature and a 40-character display limit that restricts, but aids, notifications. However, the review notes...Read more

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    pcmag.com
    24/01/2013
    Martian Passport Watch Review

    The Martian Passport Watch is characterized by PCMag as a, "$299, functional but limited, retro-styled accessory that acts more as a Bluetooth speakerphone and notification hub than a modern smartwatch. While featuring a minimalist, analog design, the watch provides useful vibration alerts for notifications and voice command capabilities (Siri/S Voice). However, it is considered an...Read more

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    cnet.com
    28/02/2013
    Martian Passport Watch Review: Hello, This Is Your Wristwatch

    The Martian Passport Watch merges a "Secret Agent 1962" analog design with modern Bluetooth, featuring a small OLED screen for notifications, voice command integration, and a long-lasting battery. Key pros include its classic, stylish aesthetic and effective hands-free calling and texting capabilities. However, the $299 price point is high considering the lack of water resistance,...Read more

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    allion.com
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    Smartwatch Test Report

    Allion Labs’ evaluation of early smartwatches, including the Sony SmartWatch 2, Martian Passport, and Pebble, used heuristic protocols to assess design and UI performance, identifying high costs and poor user experiences as key adoption hurdles. While the Sony model was noted for a stylish, high-scalability interface, the Pebble provided a sunlight-readable e-paper screen, though...Read more

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    mobilesyrup.com
    24/12/2013
    Hands-on with the Martian Passport Smartwatch

    The Martian Passport merges a traditional analog quartz watch with a small, single-line OLED display for smart notifications, offering a sophisticated, classic aesthetic. Key strengths include the ability to make voice calls and use voice assistants via an integrated speaker and microphone, along with a high-quality build that separates the analog battery from the, roughly two-day,...Read more

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    ilounge.com
    17/05/2021
    Martian Watches Passport Watch Review

    The iLounge review of the Martian Passport Watch highlights a "retro-future" hybrid design, combining an analog face with a 96 x 16 pixel OLED notification strip. Primarily functioning as a hands-free speakerphone and notification hub, the device is praised for its robust build quality and seamless integration with Siri and Google Now. Key features include a "Bluetooth leash" to...Read more

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    digitaltrends.com
    23/08/2019
    Martian Watches Passport Review

    The Digital Trends review of the Martian Passport Smartwatch describes a "retro-future" analog timepiece designed to blend traditional style with subtle, screen-based notification functionality. It aims to offer a "gentle" entry into wearables, focusing on discrete alerts rather than a full smartphone experience, but is ultimately positioned more as a stylish novelty than an...Read more

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    newatlas.com
    19/11/2013
    Review: Martian Voice Control Smartwatch

    The Martian Passport is a hybrid smartwatch that disguises modern, voice-controlled, "Dick Tracy-like" capabilities behind a traditional 1960s-style analog face. Its primary strengths lie in its high-quality microphone for Siri/Google Now integration, sophisticated aesthetic, and a dual-battery system where the analog hands operate independently of the 2-7 day smart battery....Read more

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    cnet.com
    28/02/2013
    Martian Passport Watch review: Hello, this is your wristwatch

    The Martian Passport Watch is a retro-styled analog timepiece featuring a stainless-steel case and a one-line OLED display for scrolling text notifications. It functions primarily as a voice-command device, offering a speakerphone for hands-free calls and integration with Siri or Google Now. Key pros include its stylish design, decent battery life, and utility features like a...Read more

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    pcmag.com
    24/01/2013
    Martian Passport Watch Review

    The Martian Passport Watch is reviewed by PCMag as a $299 "funky" accessory that combines a traditional analog face with a limited 0.7-inch, single-line OLED display for notifications. While its retro design and discreet alerts are noted as pros, the display technology is considered outdated, offering minimal functionality compared to modern smartwatches. Key features include voice...Read more

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