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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Smartwatches Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Screen size:1.30 inchBattery life:4.5 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 23 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

5.0

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 68% of smartwatches
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 62%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

5.4

Health

21%

5.9

Fitness

16%

3.7

Battery

14%

5.9

Smart features

12%

3.1

Connectivity

9%

5.5

Display & Design

4%

4.2

Hardware

▼Worse than 86%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 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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80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (23)
23 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 59%
?

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

What reviewers say about the Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch

Based on 0 · 11

Reviewers find it comfortable and well built, but are split on activity tracking and dislike the watch faces and menus.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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%

5.4

Health

21%

5.9

Fitness

16%

3.7

Battery

14%

5.9

Smart features

12%

3.1

Connectivity

9%

5.5

Display & Design

4%

4.2

Hardware

5.0
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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.
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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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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What reviewers say
Battery life
4.5 days
This smartwatch lasts 4.5 days on a charge, which is shorter than 72.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
6 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 6 h on a charge, which is shorter than 84.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 5.6% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
210 mAh
This smartwatch has a 210 mAh battery, which is smaller than 84.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery capacity varies by case size/model variant.
Charge time
120 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.
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
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
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
1.3 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.3 inch screen, which is smaller than 67.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 10.8% of Smartwatches.
Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
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
240x 240
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 14.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
220 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 220 ppi, which is lower than 85.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
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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Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch 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.
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    23 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • 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.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • 5.4 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (39.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    39.6 mm vs 45 mm
  • 6.4 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (36.1 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    36.1 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4.4x cheaper
    Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £110).
    £25 vs £110
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    23 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • 4.4x cheaper
    Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£25 vs £110).
    £25 vs £110
  • 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.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • 5.4 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (39.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    39.6 mm vs 45 mm
  • 6.4 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (36.1 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    36.1 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 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 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 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 pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    5.0 vs 7.5
  • 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 smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • 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 pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace 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 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 route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • No achievement tracking
    This smartwatch does not support achievements, the average smartwatch does. 87% of smartwatches support achievements.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 14 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (6 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    6 h vs 20 h
  • 2.5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (4.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    4.5 days vs 7 days
  • 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.
    Battery capacity varies by case size/model variant.
    210 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 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.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (IPS LCD vs AMOLED).
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • 106 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (220 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    220 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 0.1 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x240 vs 360x360
  • 11.7 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (56.7 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    56.7 g vs 45 g
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 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 widget support
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 84.4% of smartwatches support widgets.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Timstuh
≈ estimated
14/04/2021
Hands-on review · about a week of daily use
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is the closest budget alternative to an Apple Watch, with strong battery life and easy setup.
9.0
RodrickViews
≈ estimated
21/12/2020
Hands-on review · comfort, heart rate and app tests
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is good value for the price, comfortable and accurate enough, though changing watch faces is slow.
9.0
Fayze Reviews
≈ estimated
15/05/2020
Hands-on review · daily use and mountain biking
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is surprisingly full-featured for the money, and a good buy for budget fitness tracking.
9.0
Chigz Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
28/11/2016
Hands-on review · two models, setup and app tests
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is highly recommended, with good build quality and a solid feature set that works well with an iPhone.
8.0
Gaylon's Gadgets
≈ estimated
02/10/2020
Unboxing and first impressions · design and app tour
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch has a premium feel for the price, both in build and software, so far, with a fuller review to come.
6.0
Tech Dingus
≈ estimated
25/09/2020
First look · unboxing and feature tests
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch has a solid build, but messaging failed in testing and the long-term verdict is still open.
7.0
Cached Out
≈ estimated
18/05/2020
Hands-on review · fitness, notifications and battery tests
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is a decent budget watch for basic needs, but it falls short for fitness tracking and more demanding use.
9.0
The Double Doubles
≈ estimated
29/10/2017
Hands-on review · battery life and app setup
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch has a nice look, is comfortable and affordable, and the reviewer has no problem recommending it.
9.0
The Double Doubles
≈ estimated
01/10/2017
Hands-on review · setup, battery and app connection
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is light, comfortable and good value for the money, and the reviewer would definitely recommend it.
9.0
Top 3 Zone
≈ estimated
21/01/2020
First look · unboxing and charging
Verdict
Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch has a nice design and good performance for the price, making it a satisfying gift choice.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch

  • Affordable price point, offering high value for the cost
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting 7–10 days on a single charge
  • Sleek and attractive design that resembles more expensive smartwatches
  • Large, bright, and easily readable 1.3-inch touchscreen display
  • Comprehensive basic tracking features including heart rate, steps, and sleep
  • IP68 waterproof rating, making it suitable for swimming and hand-washing

What customers don't like about Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch

  • The companion app (VeryFitPro) is often reported as buggy, difficult to sync, or filled with ads
  • Lacks built-in GPS, requiring a tethered connection to a smartphone for route tracking
  • Blood pressure monitoring accuracy is considered questionable by some users
  • Notification features are limited; users can view messages but cannot reply to them
  • Occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues where the watch frequently disconnects from the phone
  • Reports of skin irritation or rashes from the silicone band or metal components after prolonged wear

Verdict

The Yamay Bluetooth Smartwatch is an affordable fitness-oriented wearable typically featuring a 1.3-inch TFT LCD or 1.54-inch touchscreen and a 210mAh to 350mAh battery that provides 7 to 10 days of active use. It is equipped with an IP68 waterproof rating, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and up to 14 sport modes including swimming and cycling. Main pros include its cost-effective performance as a budget alternative to high-end brands, extensive battery life, and seamless compatibility with both iOS 8.0+ and Android 4.4+ for call and message notifications. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in GPS (requiring a connected smartphone for route tracking), the inability to reply to messages or answer calls directly on most base models, and a simpler interface with lower display resolution compared to premium competitors.

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