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Meizu Watch review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170Screen size:1.78 inchBattery life:1.5 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

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

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

35%

7.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

7.3

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▲Better than 62% of smartwatches
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▲Better than 66%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

24%

7.4

Health

21%

7.0

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

8.1

Smart features

12%

9.0

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

6.4

Hardware

▲Better than 72%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 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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▼ Worse than 56% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 6.6/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (6.6 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 ≈ 7.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 56%
?

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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £170
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Meizu Watch

Based on 24 owners sharing their experience in online comments

58%positive0%mixed42%negative

Owners value the easy button fix and sturdy build, while poor battery life, limited apps, and unreliable tracking frustrate them.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report the battery drains quickly and fails after about two years, and some say it is less capable than advertised.5
  • Owners say the LTE version is expensive, and that battery replacement costs nearly as much as buying a new watch.4
  • Owners say apps are buggy and limited, and the built-in Bixby assistant is weak; one reports overheating during watch-only calls.3
  • Owners say the heart rate sensor, pedometer, barometer and sleep tracking stopped working within a few months, making fitness tracking unreliable.3
  • Owners say the watch shut down after a software update, or after charging for a long time, and would not turn on again.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Meizu Watch

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components:

24%

7.4

Health

21%

7.0

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

8.1

Smart features

12%

9.0

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

6.4

Hardware

7.5
Reviews score
7.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.1
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
1.5 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 1.5 days on a charge, which is shorter than 86.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
36 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 36 h on a charge, which is longer than 80.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
36 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 36 h with GPS on, which is longer than 80.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
425 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 425 mAh battery, which is larger than 77.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
45 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 45 min, which is quicker than 97.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.8% of Smartwatches.
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Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
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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Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
1.78 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.78 inch screen, which is larger than 85.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.7% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
368x 448
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 368x448 which is higher than that of 53.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi, which is higher than 45% of Smartwatches and equal to 8.7% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
500 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 500 nits, which is lower than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 13.6% of Smartwatches.
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CPU speed
4x 1.7 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.7 GHz which is faster than that in 89.6% of smartwatches and equal to that in 8.5% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 4100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM, which is more than 34.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 41.8% of Smartwatches.
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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Meizu Watch vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 75 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (45 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    45 min vs 120 min
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 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.
  • 75 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (45 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    45 min vs 120 min
  • 15 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (36 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    36 h vs 21 h
  • 16 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (36 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    36 h vs 20 h
  • 120 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (425 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    425 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 0.38 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.8 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.78 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 150 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (200 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    20 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    200 m vs 50 m
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses aluminum, ceramic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    aluminum, ceramic vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced processor model
    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
  • Faster CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.7 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    4x1.7 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 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 multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 5.5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1.5 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 77 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (13 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    13 vs 90
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • 77 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (13 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    13 vs 90
  • 5.5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1.5 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • 4 mm wider strap
    This smartwatch has a wider strap than the average smartwatch (26 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    26 mm vs 22 mm
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.2
01net.com
✓ explicit
23/06/2017
Test · Analog step tracker
Verdict
The Meizu Watch is an elegant analog watch whose 240-day battery and step counting suit fans of traditional watches, though it offers little else.
6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
18/03/2017
Test · Activity-tracking watch
Verdict
The Meizu Watch looks elegant and resists scratches and water, but its awkward setup and very basic app hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Meizu Watch

  • Supports independent eSIM and LTE communication for phone-free calls and messaging
  • Powerful Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset with 1GB RAM ensures smooth performance
  • Fast charging capabilities: 15 minutes provides 35% battery, and 45 minutes reaches a full charge
  • High-quality 1.78-inch AMOLED display with damage-resistant glass
  • Crisp haptic feedback provided by the dedicated mEngine linear motor
  • Comprehensive health tracking including heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and stress monitoring

What customers don't like about Meizu Watch

  • Limited battery life of approximately 36 hours, requiring charging every one to two days
  • Flyme for Watch OS is heavily tailored for the Chinese market, lacking native Google services
  • Design is frequently criticized for being a derivative 'copycat' of the Apple Watch
  • Proprietary charging adapter is required as it lacks standard wireless charging support
  • Availability is primarily restricted to China, making it difficult for international users to purchase and support

Verdict

The Meizu Watch is a high-performance smartwatch featuring a 1.78-inch AMOLED display with a 326 ppi pixel density and 500 nits of peak brightness, protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset, paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, and runs on the Flyme for Watch operating system based on Wear OS. Key advantages include its standalone 4G LTE capability via eSIM, a robust 430mAh battery that supports mCharge fast charging (35% in 15 minutes), and a suite of health sensors including SpO2, heart rate, and stress monitoring. However, its primary drawbacks include a relatively short battery life of approximately 36 hours, lack of wireless charging, and limited global availability, as it was primarily launched for the Chinese market.

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