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Movado Bold Motion review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Screen size:0.70 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

Movado Bold Motion 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.

Movado Bold Motion
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

3.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

3.7

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 99% of smartwatches
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
3.7

Technical score

Technical score
3.7/ 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%

2.4

Health

21%

4.5

Fitness

16%

5.1

Battery

14%

3.4

Smart features

12%

2.4

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

2.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 99%
3.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
3.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

3.7

Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
1 review + 2 videos, average 5.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (5.3 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 6.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
?

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~ £530
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 Movado Bold Motion

Based on 1 · 2

Reviewers love the handy alerts and elegant design, but the companion app is widely seen as weak and frustrating.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Movado Bold Motion

Technical score
Technical score
3.7/ 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
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Score components:

24%

2.4

Health

21%

4.5

Fitness

16%

5.1

Battery

14%

3.4

Smart features

12%

2.4

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

2.1

Hardware

3.7
Reviews score
3.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

5.9
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.
Distance tracking may depend on phone GPS/app on some models.
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Battery life
7 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 7 days on a charge, which is longer than 36.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 15.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
355 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 355 mAh battery, which is larger than 63.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
240 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 240 min, which is slower than 99.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.4% of Smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 240 minutes.
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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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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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Screen size
0.7 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 0.7 inch screen, which is smaller than 98.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartwatch uses IPS LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 70.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 5.9% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
?
Pixel density
218 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 218 ppi, which is lower than 86.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.7% of Smartwatches.
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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Movado Bold Motion vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 4 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2025 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • 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
  • 50 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (355 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    355 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 4 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2025 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 50 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (355 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    355 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • 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
  • 47.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.7/ 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 99% of models

    3.7

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    1 review + 2 videos, average 5.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (5.3 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 6.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.7 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 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.
  • 47.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.7/ 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 99% of models

    3.7

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    1 review + 2 videos, average 5.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (5.3 × 3 + 8.0 × 2) ÷ 5 = 6.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.7 vs 7.0
  • 4.82x more expensive
    Movado Bold Motion is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£530 vs £110).
    £530 vs £110
  • 30.9% worse value for money
    Movado Bold Motion has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (5.93 vs 7.8).
    5.93 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.
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • 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 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 coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 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.
  • 89 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (1 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    1 vs 90
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • No exercise tagging
    This smartwatch does not support exercise tagging, the average smartwatch does. 94.2% of smartwatches support exercise tagging.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a button-cell battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Rechargeable battery; chemistry unspecified.
    button-cell vs Li-Po
  • 120 min slower charging
    This smartwatch charges more slowly than the average smartwatch (240 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 240 minutes.
    240 min vs 120 min
  • 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 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (IPS LCD vs AMOLED).
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • 64 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (109 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    109 g vs 45 g
  • 0.7 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (0.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    0.7 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 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.
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.6 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.6 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 108 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (218 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    218 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 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 phone finder
    This smartwatch does not include phone finder, the average smartwatch does. 96.4% of smartwatches include phone finder.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • 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

4.0
Dmitriy Gershkovich
≈ estimated
08/01/2016
Unboxing and hands-on review · display and alert tests
Verdict
Movado Bold Motion looks cheap and its display is unreadable at night, so it's going back.
3.0
rmp5s
≈ estimated
09/06/2017
Short-term test · 4 to 5 days of use
Verdict
Movado Bold Motion has an attractive watch-style design, but battery and app problems make it one to return.
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Overview video
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
alexanderliang.com
≈ estimated
08/02/2016
Personal review · Analog alert watch
Verdict
The Movado BOLD Motion is a stylish analog watch that glows and vibrates for calls and messages, so your phone can stay in your pocket.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Movado Bold Motion

  • Sleek and elegant design that maintains the appearance of a traditional analog watch
  • Thinner profile compared to typical smartwatches, making it look less 'clumsy' on the wrist
  • Strong battery life for a wearable, typically lasting up to a full week on a single charge
  • Water-resistant up to 50 metres, suitable for daily wear
  • Discreet notification system using LED lights and haptic vibrations rather than a bright screen

What customers don't like about Movado Bold Motion

  • Highly limited 'smart' capabilities; users cannot read emails or respond to texts from the device
  • Frequent connectivity issues via Bluetooth, sometimes requiring manual reconnection through the app
  • Poor companion app performance, with reports of high phone battery drain and inaccurate watch battery indicators
  • Basic activity tracking that only counts steps without options for data export or deeper analysis
  • Charging can be inconvenient as it often requires a connection to a PC rather than a standard wall charger

Verdict

The Movado Bold Motion is a 44mm hybrid smartwatch developed in collaboration with HP that blends classic Swiss quartz movement with subtle digital connectivity. Encased in stainless steel with a scratch-resistant K1 mineral crystal, it features a minimalist analog dial equipped with blue or white LED indicators and haptic feedback for notifications such as calls, texts, and social media alerts. Its core functionality includes a built-in step tracker and a water resistance rating of 50 meters, with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to one week. Major pros include its elegant, non-bulky design that resembles a traditional timepiece and its compatibility with both iOS and Android. However, notable cons include the inability to read full messages on the watch, a lack of advanced health sensors like a heart rate monitor or GPS, and a companion app that some users find limited in functionality compared to full-screen smartwatches.

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