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Urban Wave Three Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Screen size:1.91 inchBattery life:9.75 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

Urban Wave Three Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Technical score

30%

7.2

Review score ( 1 · 2)

Review score 30% · 7.2 · based on 1 written review + 2 videos
1 written review + 2 videos count as 1.5 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▼Worse than 65% of smartwatches
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

24%

5.9

Health

21%

5.7

Fitness

16%

6.4

Battery

14%

5.9

Smart features

12%

4.2

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

▼Worse than 62% of smartwatches
7.2

Review score

Review score
7.2/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Grades by review (3)
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

10%

9.0

pcquest.com

Video reviews 2

10%

8.0

Laxa Tech

10%

6.0

Gogi Tech

estimated from the review
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 74% of smartwatches
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    N/A~ £25

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Urban Wave Three

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

24%

5.9

Health

21%

5.7

Fitness

16%

6.4

Battery

14%

5.9

Smart features

12%

4.2

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

5.8
Review score
Review score
7.2/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Grades by review (3)
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

10%

9.0

pcquest.com

Video reviews 2

10%

8.0

Laxa Tech

10%

6.0

Gogi Tech

estimated from the review
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.2
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Brand name
Urban
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
ECG
no
▼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
▼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
?
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
9.75 days
Battery life
9.75 days
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 9.75 days which is longer than that of 63.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
225 mAh
Battery power
225 mAh
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 225 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 79.6% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
▼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
▼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
no
Compass
no
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.91 inch
Screen size
1.91 inch
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.91 inch which is larger than the screens of 94% of smartwatches and equal to those of 1.8% of smartwatches.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
▼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch uses a IPS LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 67.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 6.6% of smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 296
Resolution
240x 296
▼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x296 which is lower than that of 66.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
200 ppi
Pixel density
200 ppi
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 200 ppi which is lower than that of 92.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Urban Wave Three vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 0.51 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.91 inch
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.9 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.91 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • 8.6 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    3 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (3 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    3 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 2.75 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    9.75 days
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 9.8 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    9.75 days vs 7 days
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, metal
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, metal for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, metal vs silicone
  • 5.2x cheaper
    Urban Wave Three is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £130).
    £25 vs £130
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    Category Benchmark
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 2.75 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    9.75 days
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 9.8 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    9.75 days vs 7 days
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.1 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • 0.51 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.91 inch
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.9 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.91 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 8.6 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    3 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (3 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    3 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, metal
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, metal for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, metal vs silicone
  • 36 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    6.0 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (6 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    6.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 36 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    9.0 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (9 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    9.0 mm vs 45 mm
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • 6.12x less popular
    Urban Wave Three has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No live tracking
    Live tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No low-power mode
    Low power mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a low power mode, the average smartwatch does. 92.5% of smartwatches include a low power mode.
  • 75 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    225 mAh days
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (225 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    225 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch uses IPS LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP67
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    Water resistance is listed as 5ATM (ATM/pressure rating, not an official IP code).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 126 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    200 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (200 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    200 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 5 g heavier weight
    Weight
    50.0 g
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (50 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    50.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    240 x 296
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x296, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    240x296 vs 352x430
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pcquest.com
≈ estimated
16/11/2023
Product review · Calling fitness watch
Verdict
The URBAN Wave Three suits people who like changing straps, with three interchangeable ones, an 8-10 day battery and a 1.91-inch screen, though speaker sound could be better.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Urban Wave Three

  • Comes with three interchangeable straps (Metal, PU Leather, and Silicone) in one package.
  • Large 1.91-inch Super HD/FHD display that is bright and easy to read.
  • Competitive battery life lasting up to 8–10 days on a single charge.
  • Effective Bluetooth calling functionality with an inbuilt speaker and microphone.
  • Comprehensive health tracking including heart rate, SpO2 (blood oxygen), and sleep monitoring.
  • Lightweight build (approx. 50g) making it comfortable for all-day wear.
  • Affordable price point compared to premium competitors.

What we don't like about Urban Wave Three

  • Lacks built-in GPS, requiring a smartphone connection for location tracking.
  • Does not support an integrated voice assistant like Google Assistant, though it has basic AI voice assistance.
  • Some users reported a 'sluggish' interface or performance issues after certain software updates.
  • May feel bulky on smaller wrists due to the large 1.91-inch display.
  • Charging can take up to 2 hours, which some users find slow compared to fast-charging models.

Verdict

The Urban Wave Three is a feature-rich smartwatch headlined by a 1.91-inch IPS Full HD touch display and 5.1 Bluetooth calling with an integrated speaker and microphone. Its core functionality includes dual sensors for heart rate, blood pressure, and SpO2 monitoring, alongside a multi-utility split-screen and 100+ sports modes. Key pros include its high versatility, coming as a limited edition pack with three interchangeable straps (Metal, PU Leather, and Silicone), a functional rotating crown for navigation, and a battery life offering up to 10 days of standby or 5 days of standard use. Main cons include limited message interaction as it does not support direct replies, a lack of standalone cellular connectivity, and the presence of ads within the companion mobile app.

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