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Misfit Vapor review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:1.5 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Misfit Vapor Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 26 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Misfit Vapor
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.4

Reviews score

10%

5.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 84% of smartwatches
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

3.7

Health

21%

8.3

Fitness

16%

4.3

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

3.7

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.4/ 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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5.4

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (26)
15 reviews + 11 videos, average 7.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 81%
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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.
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Where to buy
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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 Vapor

Based on 10 · 10

Reviewers like the sleek, water-resistant design and sharp screen, but battery life and fitness tracking are clear weak spots.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Misfit Vapor

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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%

3.7

Health

21%

8.3

Fitness

16%

4.3

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

3.7

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

5.4
Reviews score
5.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.1
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% 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
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
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.
Distance tracking may depend on phone GPS/app on some models.
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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
6.5 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 6.5 h on a charge, which is shorter than 83.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
350 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 350 mAh battery, which is larger than 60.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 2% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 120 min, which is quicker than 13.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 44.6% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
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.
OS detail: Wear OS (2).
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
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 59.8% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.39 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.39 inch screen, which is smaller than 51.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 9% 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
326x 326
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 326x326 which is lower than that of 55.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
332 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 332 ppi, which is higher than 57.8% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
2.1 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 2.1 GHz which is faster than that in 68.7% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 2100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor model.
RAM
0.5 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 71.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 22.7% of Smartwatches.
512 MB RAM
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Misfit Vapor vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 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.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • 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
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 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.
    Route support available via companion app.
  • 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 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.
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 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 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    15 reviews + 11 videos, average 7.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 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 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (26)
    15 reviews + 11 videos, average 7.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • 28.0% lower sentiment score
    5.4 vs 7.5
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Misfit Vapor has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.13 vs 7.8).
    7.13 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 cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No inactivity alerts
    This smartwatch does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 92.6% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
  • 4 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2017 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 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.
  • 85 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (5 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    Reported as at least 5 exercise modes.
    5 vs 90
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 13.5 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (6.5 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    6.5 h vs 20 h
  • 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
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Route support available via companion app.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 23 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (68 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    68 g vs 45 g
  • 1.8 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 0.01 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.39 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 50% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.5 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    512 MB RAM
    0.5 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

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

7.0
SmartWorld
≈ estimated
14/03/2018
Full review · daily use and app tests
Verdict
Misfit Vapor is a decent watch, mainly because of its low price, but it has no standout strengths and weak fitness software.
8.0
Agam Bhandari
≈ estimated
10/01/2018
Full review · 10 days of daily use
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a good buy at this price, but charging quality is its biggest problem.
7.0
Lala MoonCat
✓ explicit
23/12/2017
Hands-on review · a week of use, apps and water resistance
Verdict
Misfit Vapor is a decent watch worth buying at its price, despite a few annoying quirks.
5.0
Mac's Tech Toy Box
≈ estimated
18/11/2017
Hands-on review · fitness tracking, battery and Wear OS
Verdict
Misfit Vapor is a decent smartwatch, but skip it for serious fitness tracking since it has no built-in GPS.
3.0
Custom Adventurist
≈ estimated
06/10/2018
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi, update and app problems
Verdict
Misfit Vapor is not worth buying because of Wi-Fi, update and battery problems.
8.0
Gadget Pool
≈ estimated
25/04/2018
Review · design, features and value
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a solid smartwatch and one of the better options available, though not the best.
6.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
23/04/2018
Hands-on review · several weeks of daily wear
Verdict
Misfit Vapor is an acceptable smartwatch with good looks, but hard to recommend if you need serious fitness tracking.
8.0
Phones And Drones
≈ estimated
17/12/2017
First look · unboxing, setup and screen impressions
Verdict
Misfit Vapor is hard to beat for the money, though it is thick and the bands are awkward to swap.
8.0
Gadgets 360
≈ estimated
02/05/2018
Unboxing and first look · contents and build
Verdict
Misfit Vapor has an attractive design and a premium feel; a full review is still to come.
8.0
DC Rainmaker
≈ estimated
07/01/2017
First look · pre-release unit with screen and music tests
Verdict
Misfit Vapor looks promising on this pre-release unit, but its features are not final yet.
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
12/12/2017
Hands-on review · Android Wear sports watch
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a quick, nicely designed Android Wear watch, but without NFC or a GPS sensor, other sports watches are the better buy.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
15/02/2018
Full review · Android Wear 2.0
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a sensible Android Wear watch with a fully round screen and stylish watch faces, but one-day battery life and no built-in GPS hold it back.
9.0
smartgeekwrist.com
≈ estimated
05/08/2020
Full review · Fitness-focused watch
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a fitness-focused Android watch that plays music without your phone, but its bulk and reliance on phone GPS are drawbacks.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
20/07/2018
Hands-on test · Casual fitness
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a solid, casual fitness watch with a sharp screen, but its chunky size, short battery life and missing built-in GPS and NFC hold it back.
7.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
18/04/2018
Hands-on test · Wear OS watch
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a stylish Wear OS watch whose software is easy to use, but patchy performance and average battery life hold it back.
6.0
valuemindedmama.com
≈ estimated
27/03/2018
Personal review · Activity tracking
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is an attractive round watch with plenty of features, but its one-day battery and fitness features that differ between watch and phone hold it back.
8.0
fitness-tracker-test.info
≈ estimated
10/05/2018
Hands-on test · Wear OS smartwatch
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a comfortable, round Wear OS watch built more for style than fitness, though its loose charging cradle and dust-collecting strap let it down.
9.0
galaxus.de
≈ estimated
11/06/2018
Daily-life test · Straps and apps
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor works well for everyday tasks like shopping lists, pill reminders and loyalty cards, but the silicone strap is best swapped out.
9.0
digitec.ch
≈ estimated
11/06/2018
Everyday test · Apps and straps
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor suits everyday errands like shopping lists, pill reminders and loyalty cards, though its silicone strap is best swapped out.
9.0
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
13/03/2018
Hands-on test · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor is a neat, minimal Android Wear watch with a good display, but it lacks GPS and NFC, and battery lasts about a day and a half.
5.0
smarthealth.live
≈ estimated
03/05/2018
Hands-on test · Fitness and sleep
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor works as an extension of your phone for notifications, but its short battery and thin fitness tracking make it a weak sports watch.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Misfit Vapor

  • Sleek and attractive minimalist design that suits various styles
  • Vibrant and sharp 1.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen display
  • Water-resistant up to 50 meters, making it suitable for swimming
  • Offers standalone music storage (4GB) and Bluetooth headphone connectivity
  • Affordable price point compared to high-end rivals
  • Compatible with standard 20mm watch bands for easy customisation

What customers don't like about Misfit Vapor

  • Lacks built-in GPS, requiring a paired phone to track workout routes
  • Short battery life that usually only lasts one full day
  • No NFC support, meaning it cannot be used for contactless mobile payments
  • Performance can be occasionally laggy or choppy when opening apps
  • Proprietary magnetic charger can have a weak or finicky connection
  • The virtual touch-sensitive bezel is often described as jittery or unreliable
  • Heart rate monitoring can be inaccurate during high-intensity workouts

Verdict

The Misfit Vapor is a minimalist Wear OS smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 326 ppi resolution and a unique touch-sensitive virtual bezel for navigation. Internally, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor and includes 4GB of storage for standalone music playback, an optical heart rate sensor, and 5ATM water resistance suitable for swimming. Its primary pros include a sleek stainless steel design, high-quality screen, and compatibility with standard 20mm interchangeable bands. However, it suffers from several cons, most notably the lack of built-in GPS and NFC for mobile payments, alongside an occasionally laggy interface and a battery life that typically requires nightly charging.

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