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Urban Nova review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Screen size:1.86 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

Urban Nova Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Urban Nova
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.9

Reviews score

10%

8.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 62% 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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%

6.1

Health

21%

6.9

Fitness

16%

5.4

Battery

14%

5.8

Smart features

12%

2.6

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 60%
5.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.9/ 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 72% of models

5.9

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review: 6.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 4 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (6.0 × 1 + 8.0 × 4) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 72%
?

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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Urban Nova

Based on 43 owners sharing their experience in online comments

37%positive35%mixed28%negative

Owners value compact retro gaming most, while repeated overheating, smoke, and fire problems are the strongest concern.

What owners dislike

  • Overheats, smokes, or catches fire12
  • Weak or faulty fan performance7
  • Earbuds fail or stop charging4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Urban Nova

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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%

6.1

Health

21%

6.9

Fitness

16%

5.4

Battery

14%

5.8

Smart features

12%

2.6

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

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
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
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% 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
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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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
210 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 210 mAh battery, which is smaller than 84.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.5% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 120 min, which is quicker than 13.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 44.6% of Smartwatches.
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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.
Uses a proprietary OS with companion-app ecosystem support. 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
1.86 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.86 inch screen, which is larger than 92.8% 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
320x 385
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x385 which is lower than that of 57.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.8% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 269 ppi, which is lower than 73.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
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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Urban Nova vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Measurements are for wellness guidance, not medical diagnosis.
  • 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).
  • 0.46 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.9 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.86 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 3 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (19 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    19 mm vs 22 mm
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • Perspiration monitoring
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • 13.3% higher sentiment score
    8.5 vs 7.5
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Measurements are for wellness guidance, not medical diagnosis.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • Perspiration monitoring
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • 0.46 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.9 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.86 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 3 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (19 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    19 mm vs 22 mm
  • 33.5 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (11.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    11.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, zinc alloy for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, zinc alloy vs polycarbonate
  • 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).
  • 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 elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No route tracking
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 77% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (IPS LCD vs AMOLED).
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • 15.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 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 72% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review: 6.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 4 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (6.0 × 1 + 8.0 × 4) ÷ 5 = 7.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.9 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 smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation 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 route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 95 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (210 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    210 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.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (IPS LCD vs AMOLED).
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 57 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (269 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 7.5 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (50 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    50 mm vs 42.5 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 calendar sync
    This smartwatch does not support calendar sync, the average smartwatch does. 95.3% of smartwatches support calendar sync.

Video reviews

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

Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
mymobileindia.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2023
Hands-on test · Metal calling watch
Verdict
The URBAN Nova is a metal watch with a bright 1.86-inch Full HD screen, a rotating crown and clear calls, but its health tracking is limited.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Urban Nova

  • Vibrant and large display, with some sources noting AMOLED quality for the price
  • Functional Bluetooth calling with built-in speaker and microphone
  • Long battery life, typically lasting between 7 to 10 days on a single charge
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, often compared to the Apple Watch style
  • Wide range of health tracking features including SpO2, heart rate, and sleep monitoring
  • High value for money, frequently praised as a solid entry-level device

What customers don't like about Urban Nova

  • Unreliable companion app (Mibro Fit), which some users find unintuitive or prone to ad distractions
  • Software bugs, including frozen screens or issues with the 'Find My Phone' feature
  • Average sensor accuracy, with some users reporting that step counts and heart rate data can be inconsistent
  • Lack of built-in GPS for independent route tracking
  • Potential durability concerns, with isolated reports of batteries failing after a few months
  • Difficulties with firmware updates, where the app may signal an update that cannot be triggered

Verdict

The Urban Nova is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.86-inch Full HD touchscreen display housed in a premium metal casing with a functional rotating crown. Key specifications include Bluetooth calling with an inbuilt speaker and microphone, AI voice assistance, and comprehensive health monitoring for heart rate, blood pressure, and SpO2 levels. Its main pros are its large vibrant display, versatile communication features, and a respectable battery life of up to 7 days on a single charge. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in GPS and a cellular module, which restricts its standalone navigation and connectivity capabilities.

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