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Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:1.30 inchBattery life:3.5 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular Review: Compare 127 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartwatches
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

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4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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%

3.1

Health

21%

6.3

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.0

Smart features

12%

3.5

Connectivity

9%

7.1

Display & Design

4%

2.4

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 89%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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%

3.1

Health

21%

6.3

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.0

Smart features

12%

3.5

Connectivity

9%

7.1

Display & Design

4%

2.4

Hardware

4.8
Reviews score
7.4
List score
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Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.4
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
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
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% 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
3.5 days
This smartwatch lasts 3.5 days on a charge, which is shorter than 75.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Up to 4 days in smartwatch mode, up to 60 days in analog mode.
Battery life in training mode
72 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 72 h on a charge, which is longer than 97.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
193 mAh
This smartwatch has a 193 mAh battery, which is smaller than 90.6% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
90 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 90 min, which is quicker than 64.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 9.9% of Smartwatches.
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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
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% 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
1.3 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.3 inch screen, which is smaller than 67.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 10.8% of Smartwatches.
Display type
TFT LCD
This smartwatch uses TFT LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 14.5% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
360x 360
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 360x360 which is higher than that of 47% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
392 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 392 ppi, which is higher than 66.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.5% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 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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Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 52 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (72 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    72 h vs 20 h
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • 30 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 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
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 52 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (72 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    72 h vs 20 h
  • 30 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 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
  • 66 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (392 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    392 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 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.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.41 vs 7.8).
    7.41 vs 7.76
  • 63.6% more expensive
    Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£180 vs £110).
    £180 vs £110
  • 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.
  • 2 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    January 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 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 route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 3.5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (3.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 4 days in smartwatch mode, up to 60 days in analog mode.
    3.5 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
  • 112 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (193 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    193 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 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 (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP56 vs IP68).
    Also reported with 3ATM water-resistance rating.
    IP56 vs IP68
  • 45 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (90 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    90 g vs 45 g
  • 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.
  • 0.1 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 1.1 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.8 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    12.8 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 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 passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular

  • Unique hybrid design with physical mechanical hands that move out of the way for notifications
  • Excellent battery life, lasting up to 4 days in smartwatch mode and 60 days in analogue-only mode
  • Premium build quality featuring a stainless steel case and sapphire glass
  • Highly customisable watch faces with the ability to use personal photos
  • Improved visibility over the previous version due to the AMOLED touchscreen display
  • Simple and quick charging process with a magnetic docking charger
  • Water-resistant design (3ATM) suitable for daily use and light swimming

What customers don't like about Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular

  • Proprietary operating system is limited compared to Wear OS or Apple Watch
  • Lacks a third-party app store and built-in GPS
  • The 44mm 'Regular' size can feel bulky or chunky on smaller wrists
  • Activity and sleep tracking features are basic and sometimes described as 'half-baked'
  • Initial setup and hand calibration/syncing can be unintuitive and confusing
  • The screen resolution (240x240) may show visible pixels on lighter backgrounds
  • The digital crown lacks tactile feedback and can feel 'mushy'

Verdict

The Mykronoz ZeTime2 Regular is a premium hybrid smartwatch featuring a 1.3-inch TFT color touchscreen with a high 360 x 360 pixel resolution (392 ppi) and unique mechanical hands that sit above the display. Encased in a 44mm stainless steel body with a 3ATM water resistance rating, it includes integrated NFC for contactless payments, an optical heart rate monitor, a 3-axis accelerometer, and a gyroscope for comprehensive activity and sleep tracking. Main advantages include a long-lasting battery life of up to 4 days in smartwatch mode and 60 days in analog mode, a durable design, and the ability to view time via physical hands even when the digital screen is off. However, some users have reported downsides such as a proprietary operating system that lacks a third-party app ecosystem and occasional software responsiveness issues.

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