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Noise ColorFit Cadet review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Screen size:1.78 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Noise ColorFit Cadet Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Noise ColorFit Cadet
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

5.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.7

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 74% of smartwatches
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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%

5.3

Health

21%

8.0

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

4.9

Smart features

12%

2.6

Connectivity

9%

6.9

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 65%
5.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.7/ 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 76% of models

5.7

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

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
5 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 76%
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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
  • noise-colorfit-cadet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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 Noise ColorFit Cadet

Based on 0 · 5

Reviewers mostly find it durable with a decent display, though a few disagree on both counts.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Noise ColorFit Cadet

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

24%

5.3

Health

21%

8.0

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

4.9

Smart features

12%

2.6

Connectivity

9%

6.9

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

5.7
Reviews score
5.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
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
?
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
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.
Up to 2 days with bluetooth calling.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
405 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 405 mAh battery, which is larger than 73.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.8% 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.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 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.
OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
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
1.78 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.78 inch screen, which is larger than 85.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.7% 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
368x 448
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 368x448 which is higher than that of 53.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi, which is higher than 45% of Smartwatches and equal to 8.7% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
600 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 600 nits, which is lower than 52.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 13.1% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
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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Noise ColorFit Cadet vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 0.38 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.8 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.78 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 30 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (120 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    Reported as at least 120 exercise modes.
    120 vs 90
  • 100 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (405 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    405 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 30 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (120 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    Reported as at least 120 exercise modes.
    120 vs 90
  • 100 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (405 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    405 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 0.38 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.8 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.78 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • 48.5 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    0.2 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 18.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 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 76% of models

    5.7

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

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.0
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Noise ColorFit Cadet has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.46 vs 7.8).
    7.46 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 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.
  • 48.5 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    0.2 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • 2.5 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.2 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    14.2 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 21 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (66 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    66 mm vs 45 mm
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 11 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (53.5 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    53.5 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 150 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (600 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    600 nits vs 750 nits
  • 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 widget support
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 84.4% of smartwatches support widgets.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Mr LazyTech
≈ estimated
29/01/2024
Hands-on review · toughness, interface, health and battery tests
Verdict
Noise ColorFit Cadet is decent for the price, with a rugged build and AMOLED display, but battery life is only moderate.
9.0
Online Chashka
≈ estimated
16/01/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing, features and calling tests
Verdict
Noise ColorFit Cadet is a strong value for the price and a pick for buyers who want a rugged calling smartwatch.
9.0
BR Tech Films
≈ estimated
10/01/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing, drop test and feature tests
Verdict
Noise ColorFit Cadet is good value for a rugged metal-built watch with an AMOLED display, if the design suits you.
9.0
Prashant Wadhwa
≈ estimated
13/01/2024
Unboxing and review · feature walkthrough
Verdict
Noise ColorFit Cadet is a good smartwatch for its price, with solid design, durability and reliable features.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Noise ColorFit Cadet

  • Rugged military-style build quality that feels premium and sturdy
  • Large 1.78-inch Always-on AMOLED display with high resolution and 600 nits peak brightness
  • Effective Bluetooth calling functionality with decent speaker and mic quality
  • Smooth user interface with responsive touch controls and no noticeable lag
  • Extensive fitness tracking options, including over 120 sports modes and health monitoring like SpO2 and BP

What customers don't like about Noise ColorFit Cadet

  • Inconsistent battery performance, especially when using the Always-on Display feature
  • Lack of a functional AI voice assistant despite it being mentioned in some product descriptions
  • Limited variety of watch faces available in the companion application
  • Occasional connectivity issues with the mobile app and syncing data
  • Wrist sensor for the 'raise to wake' feature can be slow or unresponsive at times

Verdict

The Noise ColorFit Cadet is a rugged, military-style smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.78-inch Always-on AMOLED display with 368 x 448 resolution and 600 nits peak brightness. Encased in a three-layer metal body with IP68 water resistance, it offers Bluetooth calling via TruSync technology, 120+ sports modes, and a comprehensive health suite including SpO2, 24/7 heart rate, and sleep tracking. Main pros include its durable build, high-quality display, and a functional rotating crown for navigation; however, it lacks built-in GPS, and some users report faster battery drain when using the Always-on Display or occasional delays in the 'raise to wake' functionality.

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