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Viita Active HRV Adventure review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95Screen size:?Battery life:10 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Viita Active HRV Adventure Review: Compare 127 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Viita Active HRV Adventure
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

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%

?

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

10%

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

â–¼Worse than 58% of smartwatches
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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%

4.8

Health

21%

8.3

Fitness

16%

5.0

Battery

14%

4.7

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Viita Active HRV Adventure

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%

4.8

Health

21%

8.3

Fitness

16%

5.0

Battery

14%

4.7

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

5.7
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
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
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% 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
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
10 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 10 days on a charge, which is longer than 59.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.6% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
7 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 7 h on a charge, which is shorter than 79.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.2% 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
490 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 490 mAh battery, which is larger than 88.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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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
?
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
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% 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
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% 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
?
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.
LTPO panel wording.
Resolution
290x 320
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 290x320 which is lower than that of 64.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.8% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
239 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 239 ppi, which is lower than 84.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
0.022 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.022 GHz which is slower than that in 98.8% of smartwatches and equal to that in 1.2% of smartwatches.
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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Viita Active HRV Adventure vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 185 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (490 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    490 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
  • 3 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (10 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    10 days vs 7 days
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 185 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (490 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    490 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 3 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (10 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    10 days vs 7 days
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 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.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 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 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 barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 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
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 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 cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • 3 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2018 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 71 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (19 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    19 vs 90
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 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
  • 13 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    7 h vs 20 h
  • 55 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (100 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    100 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.
  • 4.2 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (15.9 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    15.9 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 87 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (239 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    239 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 4.1 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (46.6 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    46.6 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 290x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    290x320 vs 360x360
  • 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 voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No widget support
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 84.4% of smartwatches support widgets.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • Slower CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.022 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.022 GHz vs 1 GHz

Video reviews

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

Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Viita Active HRV Adventure

  • High-quality physical construction using premium materials like sapphire glass and stainless steel
  • Excellent water resistance rated up to 100m (10 ATM), making it suitable for swimming and snorkeling
  • Strong battery life lasting up to 1-2 weeks under normal usage
  • Includes advanced health features such as personalized hydration recommendations and HRV-based stress analysis
  • Integrated GPS and support for over 19 different sport activity modes

What customers don't like about Viita Active HRV Adventure

  • Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues requiring frequent factory resets
  • Unreliable software and sleep tracking, with reports of the watch getting stuck in 'sleep mode'
  • Bulky design that may feel too large for some users
  • Lack of interactive features such as the ability to answer calls directly from the watch
  • Frustration from early crowdfunding backers regarding long delivery delays and technical inaccuracies

Verdict

The Viita Active HRV Adventure is a rugged, luxury-styled smartwatch featuring a 47mm stainless steel case, anti-reflective sapphire glass, and a 1.81-inch LCD touchscreen with a 320x290 resolution. Key characteristics include built-in GPS/GLONASS, a 10 ATM waterproof rating (up to 100 metres), and advanced 24/7 heart rate variability (HRV) tracking to monitor stress, recovery, and hydration levels. Its primary pros are its impressive battery life of up to 10–21 days on a single charge (7 hours with continuous GPS), automatic activity detection for over 19 sports, and a durable, scratch-resistant build. However, notable cons include its bulky 15.9mm thickness, the lack of an always-on display, and the absence of a speaker or microphone for direct call answering.

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