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Misfit Path review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:?Battery life:180 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Misfit Path Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Misfit Path
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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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Score components

35%

4.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.1

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 97% of smartwatches
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 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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Score components

24%

2.6

Health

21%

4.6

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

3.7

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Display & Design

4%

2.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.1/ 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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4.1

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.0 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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~ £130
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Misfit Path

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Misfit Path

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

24%

2.6

Health

21%

4.6

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

3.7

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

6.2

Display & Design

4%

2.1

Hardware

4.1
Reviews score
4.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.7
Heart rate monitor
no
This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.7% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 71.3% 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
180 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 180 days on a charge, which is longer than 98.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Converted from the reported multi-month replaceable-battery life.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
?
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 59.8% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
?
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
?
Pixel density
?
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
N/A
Internal storage
0 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0 GB of internal storage, which is less than 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 23.5% of Smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media.
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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Misfit Path vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 173 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (180 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Converted from the reported multi-month replaceable-battery life.
    180 days vs 7 days
  • 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.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • 9 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (36 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    36 mm vs 45 mm
  • 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.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 173 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (180 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Converted from the reported multi-month replaceable-battery life.
    180 days vs 7 days
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • 9 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (36 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    36 mm vs 45 mm
  • 6.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (36 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    36 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 41.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models

    4.1

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.0 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.1 vs 7.0
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • 41.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models

    4.1

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (7.0 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.1 vs 7.0
  • 15.3% worse value for money
    Misfit Path has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (6.73 vs 7.8).
    6.73 vs 7.76
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 3 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2018 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    April 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 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 route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • 83 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (7 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    7 vs 90
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a button-cell battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    button-cell vs Li-Po
  • No low-power mode
    This smartwatch does not include a low power mode, the average smartwatch does. 93.1% of smartwatches include a low power mode.
  • No battery indicator
    This smartwatch does not include a battery level indicator, the average smartwatch does. 97.8% of smartwatches include a battery level indicator.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 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.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    13 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 11 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (56 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    56 g vs 45 g
  • No touchscreen
    This smartwatch does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.5% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No stopwatch
    This smartwatch does not include a stopwatch, the average smartwatch does. 99% of smartwatches include a stopwatch.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

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

7.0
PCMag
✓ explicit
13/04/2018
Hands-on review · style, step counter and features
Verdict
Misfit Path is a good, simple hybrid for style lovers, but its step counter is too inconsistent to rely on.
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/04/2018
Review · Hybrid analog watch
Verdict
The Misfit Path is an elegant watch for petite wrists and casual fashion lovers, but its basic fitness tracking and lack of a touchscreen limit it.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
11/11/2018
Hands-on test · Hybrid analog watch
Verdict
The Misfit Path is a lightweight, good-looking watch for small wrists whose design outshines its limited smart features, so it suits style-first buyers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Misfit Path

  • Elegant, minimalist analog design that looks like a traditional watch
  • Small 36mm form factor is ideal for petite or slim wrists
  • Exceptional battery life lasting up to 6 months on a replaceable coin cell
  • Swim-proof and water-resistant up to 50 meters
  • Customizable 'smart button' to control music, take photos, or ring your phone
  • User-friendly companion app with clean, easy-to-understand metrics

What customers don't like about Misfit Path

  • Inconsistent fitness tracking accuracy, particularly for step counting
  • Unreliable sleep tracking that often fails to register wake periods
  • Difficult to read in the dark due to a lack of backlighting or luminescent hands
  • Limited smart functionality; cannot read or reply to texts from the wrist
  • Notification system (moving hands to specific numbers) is hard to remember
  • Weak vibration motor that may not be strong enough for silent alarms
  • Lacks advanced sensors like GPS and an optical heart rate monitor

Verdict

The Misfit Path is a minimalist hybrid smartwatch featuring a 36mm stainless steel case and a traditional analog face without a touchscreen. It utilizes a 3-axis accelerometer to track steps, calories, distance, and sleep duration, and is water-resistant up to 50 meters (5 ATM), making it suitable for swimming. Key pros include an exceptional battery life of up to six months via a replaceable CR2025 coin cell, a svelte design ideal for smaller wrists, and customizable 'smart buttons' for controlling music or a phone's camera. However, it lacks advanced sensors such as an optical heart rate monitor and GPS, provides only basic vibration-based notifications without the ability to read text, and has been reported to have inconsistent tracking accuracy for steps and sleep.

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