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Verizon Wear24 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Verizon Wear24 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Verizon Wear24
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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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%

5.9

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 73% of smartwatches
7.4

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

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
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%

2.8

Health

21%

7.4

Fitness

16%

5.1

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

8.3

Connectivity

9%

6.9

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 59%
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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5.9

Mark 6.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.5

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
3 reviews + 1 video, average 4.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.0: (4.3 × 4 + 8.0 × 1) ÷ 5 = 5.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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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
  • verizon-wear24
verizon-wear24
Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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 Verizon Wear24

Based on 3 · 1

Reviewers like the solid battery and smooth software, but the heart rate sensor and call audio let it down.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Verizon Wear24

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

24%

2.8

Health

21%

7.4

Fitness

16%

5.1

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

8.3

Connectivity

9%

6.9

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
List score
?
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.4
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
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
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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What reviewers say
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
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
1 day
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 1 day on a charge, which is shorter than 88.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Up to 60 hours standby.
Battery life in training mode
18 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 18 h on a charge, which is shorter than 53.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
7 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 7 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 84.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 3.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
480 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 480 mAh battery, which is larger than 87.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
65 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 65 min, which is quicker than 82.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 65 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
OS detail: Android Wear (2).
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
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% 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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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% 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
1.39 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.39 inch screen, which is smaller than 51.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 9% of Smartwatches.
Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
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
400x 400
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 400x400 which is higher than that of 65.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.5% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
407 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 407 ppi, which is higher than 70.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
2x 1.2 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 2x1.2 GHz which is faster than that in 73.4% of smartwatches and equal to that in 1.9% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 2100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor model.
RAM
0.75 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.75 GB of RAM, which is less than 67.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 3.6% of Smartwatches.
768 MB 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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What reviewers say

Verizon Wear24 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Android Wear (2).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 55 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (65 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 65 minutes.
    65 min vs 120 min
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • 55 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (65 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 65 minutes.
    65 min vs 120 min
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 175 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (480 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    480 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 81 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (407 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    407 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Android Wear (2).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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 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 sleep tracking
    This smartwatch does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 93.8% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
  • 14 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    7 h vs 21 h
  • 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    5.9

    Mark 6.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    3 reviews + 1 video, average 4.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.0: (4.3 × 4 + 8.0 × 1) ÷ 5 = 5.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.9 vs 7.0
  • 21.3% lower sentiment score
    5.9 vs 7.5
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    Verizon Wear24 has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.43 vs 7.8).
    7.43 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 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 sleep tracking
    This smartwatch does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 93.8% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 4 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2017 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 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 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 achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • No exercise tagging
    This smartwatch does not support exercise tagging, the average smartwatch does. 94.2% of smartwatches support exercise tagging.
  • 14 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    7 h vs 21 h
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 60 hours standby.
    1 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
  • 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 (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 39.8 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (84.8 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    84.8 g vs 45 g
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • 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.
  • 1.8 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    13.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Fixed band
    This smartwatch does not include a replaceable band, the average smartwatch does. 98.8% of smartwatches include a replaceable band.
  • 0.01 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    1.39 inch vs 1.4 inch

Video reviews

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

3.0
Sean's DIY & Reviews
≈ estimated
21/02/2018
Long-term test · 2 weeks of daily use
Verdict
Verizon Wear24 is not recommended, as phone calls keep failing, though the fitness app is strong.
6.0
Android Authority
≈ estimated
13/05/2017
First look · hands-on design and display check
Verdict
Verizon Wear24 mostly comes down to whether you like its design, given the missing heart rate sensor.
Brand video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
theverge.com
✓ explicit
08/06/2017
Review · Carrier LTE watch
Verdict
The Verizon Wear24 is a competent LTE Android Wear watch with better battery life than rivals, but its missing features and bundled apps hold it back.
4.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
10/06/2017
Hands-on review · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The Verizon Wear24 is a fast LTE watch with good battery life, so skip it unless you need LTE on Verizon's network.
5.0
digitaltrends.com
✓ explicit
07/05/2021
Week-long testing · Android Wear 2.0
Verdict
The Verizon Wear24 is fast and lasts about a day and a half, but it lacks a heart-rate sensor, ambient light sensor and Android Pay.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Verizon Wear24

  • High-quality 1.39-inch AMOLED display with vibrant colors and good outdoor visibility
  • Standalone 4G LTE connectivity for calls and messaging without a phone
  • Solid battery life, typically lasting 1 to 1.5 days on a single charge
  • Zippy and responsive performance powered by the Snapdragon Wear 2100
  • Built-in GPS and IP67 water resistance rating
  • Convenient wireless charging using the included dock

What customers don't like about Verizon Wear24

  • Lack of a heart rate sensor, limiting its use for fitness tracking
  • Fixed silicone strap with integrated antennas, making it non-interchangeable
  • No support for mobile payments despite having NFC hardware
  • Generic, 'bland' design that lacks a rotating bezel or crown for navigation
  • Pre-loaded with unremovable Verizon bloatware apps
  • Weak vibration motor and low speaker quality for calls
  • Inconsistent Google Assistant performance and voice recognition

Verdict

The Verizon Wear24 is an LTE-enabled smartwatch featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 400x400 resolution and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor with 768MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. Running Android Wear 2.0 (upgradeable to Wear OS), its main characteristics include 4G LTE connectivity for phone-free calling, GPS for tracking, and a 450mAh battery that supports wireless charging. Pros of the device include its durable stainless steel chassis, crisp outdoor visibility, and IP67 water resistance for protection against splashes and brief immersion. However, significant cons include the lack of a heart rate sensor, non-interchangeable silicone straps due to integrated LTE antennas, and the absence of NFC-based mobile payment support.

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