Highlights

• boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch comes with a 1.83-inch HD display and is designed to provide you easy access to your notifications, messages, and other vital information.
• It comes with 700 plus sports, a comprehensive health monitor and setup advanced Bluetooth calling feature.
• With IP67 Water resistance, it is an ideal companion for swimming, running, or other outdoor activities.
• boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch price in India is Rs 1,599.

Is boAt Wave Astra a good choice for those looking for a budget smartwatch?

In this detailed boAt Wave Astra review, we will attempt to answer this question. Read on.

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Key Features

• 83-inch HD Display
• Powered by Crest+ OS
• 700+ Active Modes
• Music & Camera Controls
• Heart Rate and BP Monitoring
• Advanced Bluetooth Calling
• DIY Watch Face Studio
• IP67 Water Resistant
• Smart Notifications

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Pros & Cons

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Design and Comfort

boAt Wave Astra has a very basic industrial design.

The square-shaped dial is huge, which makes navigating through the screen easy.

The watch is very lightweight thanks to the material used.

The smartwatch comes with a silicon strap with boAt branding on one end.

The strap quality is quite good and skin-friendly too.

You can easily wear this for long hours without any skin irritation or other issues.

The smartwatch also has IP67 rating water resistance, which implies it can endure minor water splashes and users can use it during outdoor activities.

The overall design and build quality of boAt Wave Astra is good for the segment.

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Display

This smartwatch comes with a huge 1.83-inch HD display.

The visuals are clear and vibrant.

The display also feels smooth to navigate through.

The smartwatch is powered by Crest+ OS.

It comes with a DIY Watch Face Study that users can use to create personalized watch face designs and change the overall appearance of the display.

The display does have noticeably big bezels but overall it is acceptable for the price segment.

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Features and App Support

The boAt Wave Astra has every feature that you expect from a smartwatch of this segment.

Starting from advanced Bluetooth calling and health monitoring that includes the Heart Rate Monitor, SpO2 Monitor, and Sleep Monitor to Smart Notifications, Alarms, Stopwatch, Timers and Flashlight.

However, while using the smartwatch extensively for a couple of days, we did notice inaccurate vital readings on some occasions.

The smartwatch demands you to be still while monitoring vitals and even a little movement disturb the overall reading.

The smartwatch also has Camera Control Mode and Music Controls Mode to help you manage your additional gadgets with a touch on the device on your wrist.

You also get more than 700 active modes to track different types of activities on the smartwatch.

What truly elevates the overall smartwatch experience is the boAt Crest App support.

You get tons of additional features and settings when the smartwatch is connected to the app.

The app allows users to navigate through different functions including the Calls, Contacts, Dialer, Activities, and Health Monitors.

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Battery

boAt Wave Astra smartwatch has been equipped with a 230mAh battery capacity. It promises around 4 to 6 days of playtime when used in normal mode.

During our testing phase, we easily got more than 3 days of playtime with extensive Bluetooth calling and multiple activity tracking.

boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch – Verdict

To be precise, the boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch seems to be a feature-packed smartwatch for the segment.

With a price tag of Rs 1,599, this comes with Bluetooth voice calling, an accommodating HD display, an array of workout modes, vitals tracking, and more importantly, assistive app support.

Although this boAt smartwatch gets a lot right and consequently makes for a decent option in the under 2K segment, there are a few shortcomings such as the simple design and sometimes inaccurate tracking performance.

Anyhow, if you are looking for a decent smartwatch under 2000 that does its job and doesn’t mind a very basic-looking smartwatch on your wrist, you can check this one out.

My Mobiles Editor’s Rating

Design – 2/5

Display – 3/5

Features – 3/5

Battery – 3/5

Performance – 2.5/5

Overall – 3/5

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FAQs

 Q1. What is the boAt Crest App?

Answer. The boAt Crest app is the ultimate fitness companion app. Connect your smartwatch with the boAt Crest app and track your fitness vitals at your fingertips.

You can download the boAt Crest App from both the Play Store and App Store based on the device you are using. The QR code to download the app is provided inside the box.

Q2. Why is my boAt Wave Astra smartwatch getting disconnected?

Answer. Here are a few actions that you can perform if your boAt Wave Astra smartwatch is getting disconnected repeatedly –

• Ensure that there is not more than a 7m distance between your Bluetooth-enabled device and the boAt Wave Astra smartwatch.
• Make sure there are no obstacles between the Bluetooth range.
• Check and ensure that the app is running in the background.

Q3. Can I go swimming wearing my boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch?

Answer. Although the boAt Wave Astra Smartwatch comes with an IP67 water resistance rating, the IP rating only works in the following circumstances –

• Maximum depth of water is not more than 1.5m
• Maximum time of water exposure is not more than 10 minutes.

What does the IDC report say about India’s wearable market in Q3 2023?

The IDC report reveals that India’s wearable market grew by 29.2% year-over-year in Q3 2023, with a total shipment of 48.1 million units during this period.

Which companies are leading India’s wearable tech market?

Boat leads India’s wearable market with a 29.7% share, particularly in the TWS segment. Noise follows as the second-largest player with a 10.8% market share.

How did the wearable tech market perform in the first three quarters of 2023?

The wearable tech market in India saw shipments of 105.9 million units in the first three quarters of 2023, outperforming the total of 100.1 million units shipped in all of 2022.

What does the boAt Swiggy Instamart partnership entail?

The partnership between boAt and Swiggy Instamart will allow customers to purchase boAt’s audio products, such as TWS earbuds and smartwatches, alongside their regular grocery shopping.

This integration aims to simplify the process of buying electronics.

When will boAt products be available on Swiggy Instamart?

The exact date for when boAt products will be listed on Swiggy Instamart has not been disclosed yet. Consumers interested in purchasing boAt products through this platform are advised to stay tuned for further updates.

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