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Misfit Vapor X review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220Screen size:1.19 inchBattery life:12.5 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Misfit Vapor X Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Misfit Vapor X
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.7

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 52% of smartwatches
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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%

4.8

Health

21%

9.3

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

7.1

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

â–²Better than 57%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 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
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6.7

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
6 reviews + 5 videos, average 6.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 61%
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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~ £220
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 X

Based on 5 · 5

Reviewers like the sharp display, light weight and built-in GPS, but poor battery life and sluggish performance are major letdowns.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Misfit Vapor X

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

24%

4.8

Health

21%

9.3

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

7.1

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.7
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
?
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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
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
12.5 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 12.5 days on a charge, which is longer than 72.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
4 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 4 h on a charge, which is shorter than 94.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
4 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 4 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 95.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
315 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 315 mAh battery, which is larger than 52.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
60 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 60 min, which is quicker than 83.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 12% of Smartwatches.
About 50 minutes to 80%.
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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.
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
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% 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
1.19 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.19 inch screen, which is smaller than 92.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.7% 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
328x 328
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 328x328 which is lower than that of 55.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
390 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 390 ppi, which is higher than 66.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 30.1% of smartwatches and equal to that in 30.1% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 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.
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 X vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 60 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    About 50 minutes to 80%.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • 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
  • 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.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Supports Qi-compatible wireless charging.
  • 5.5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12.5 days vs 7 days
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 60 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    About 50 minutes to 80%.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Supports Qi-compatible wireless charging.
  • 5.5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12.5 days vs 7 days
  • 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.
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 13% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • 6 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (16 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    16 mm vs 22 mm
  • 64 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (390 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    390 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 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.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • More advanced processor model
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 3,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • 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.
  • 17 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    4 h vs 21 h
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 16 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    4 h vs 20 h
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 2x more expensive
    Misfit Vapor X is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£220 vs £110).
    £220 vs £110
  • 4.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 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 61% of models

    6.7

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    6 reviews + 5 videos, average 6.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.0
  • 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 cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 2 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    August 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 17 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    4 h vs 21 h
  • 16 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    4 h vs 20 h
  • 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 (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 0.21 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.19 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 call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No vibration alerts
    This smartwatch does not support vibrating alerts, the average smartwatch does. 99.5% of smartwatches support vibrating alerts.
  • 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.
    0.5 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

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

4.0
Mac's Tech Toy Box
≈ estimated
02/12/2019
Full review · performance, lag and battery tests
Verdict
Misfit Vapor X is too laggy with its small memory, and the Gen 5 is the better value for the money.
9.0
ITMASTER-TECHNEWS
≈ estimated
15/08/2020
Unboxing and quick review · first boot and setup
Verdict
Misfit Vapor X is excellent value for the money despite its big bezels; you will not regret buying it.
8.0
Marc The Geek
≈ estimated
07/08/2020
Hands-on impressions · unboxing, setup and watch faces
Verdict
Misfit Vapor X is good-looking and capable at a budget price, but without LTE, calls need the phone.
7.0
9to5Google
≈ estimated
20/09/2019
Short hands-on review · design, battery and clasp issue
Verdict
Misfit Vapor X is a stylish, light smartwatch with great battery life, but not quite perfect; the Gen 5 has better internals.
8.0
Neowin
≈ estimated
14/09/2019
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Misfit Vapor X is stylish and light to wear, though it is pricey and limited with an iPhone; a full review to follow.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
10/10/2019
Hands-on review · Wear OS, lightweight
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor X is a light, good-looking Wear OS watch with GPS, but battery life of about a day lets it down.
6.0
androidpolice.com
✓ explicit
28/09/2019
Hands-on review · Hardware and design
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor X is sleek and comfortable to wear, but its 512MB of RAM makes it lag and feel dated next to newer Fossil watches.
7.0
9to5google.com
≈ estimated
20/09/2019
Video review · Lightweight design
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor X is a sleek, lightweight watch that runs smoothly day to day, but its strap clasp has shown quality control problems.
7.0
batteryforpc.co.uk
≈ estimated
11/10/2019
Hands-on review · Fitness and battery
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor X is a clean-looking, light watch with good GPS, but roughly a day of battery life and a slow-feeling Wear OS hold it back.
5.0
androidauthority.com
≈ estimated
24/09/2019
Hands-on review · Fossil Sport comparison
Verdict
The Misfit Vapor X is a fine Wear OS watch, but it is nearly identical to the year-older Fossil Sport and gives little reason to pick it.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Misfit Vapor X

  • Sleek and minimalist aesthetic that is stylish for various settings
  • Exceptionally lightweight (43g) and comfortable for all-day wear
  • Vibrant and sharp AMOLED display with deep blacks
  • Rotating digital crown and customisable buttons provide tactile navigation
  • Fast charging capabilities, reaching full capacity in about an hour
  • Water-resistant up to 5ATM, making it suitable for swimming

What customers don't like about Misfit Vapor X

  • Short and inconsistent battery life, often failing to last a full 24 hours
  • Underwhelming performance with frequent lag due to limited 512MB RAM
  • Lack of built-in speaker prevents audible responses from Google Assistant and phone calls
  • Heart rate monitoring can be inaccurate during high-intensity exercise
  • No native Misfit sleep or swim tracking software, requiring third-party apps
  • Frustrating initial setup process with numerous mandatory updates before it becomes usable

Verdict

The Misfit Vapor X is a lightweight Wear OS smartwatch featuring a 42mm aluminum alloy case (43g) and a 1.19-inch AMOLED display with a 328ppi pixel density. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, and includes integrated GPS, NFC for Google Pay, and heart rate monitoring. Main pros include its highly comfortable, minimalist design, a vibrant screen, and fast-charging capabilities that reach 80% in approximately 50 minutes. However, common cons include inconsistent battery life that often struggles to last a full day, occasional performance lag due to the limited RAM, and the lack of a built-in speaker for taking calls.

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