Highlights
- The Boult Drift 2 launched recently at the price of Rs 1,499.
- It comes with a 1.85 HD Screen, a working crown, Bluetooth calling, health monitors, multiple sports modes, notification features and more.
After the successful run of the Boult Drift smartwatch in 2022, the Indian brand is taking a step ahead with its successor – the Boult Drift 2 smartwatch.
Recently launched along with Boult Crown 3 and W40 earbuds, Boult Drift 2 boasts a bigger 1.85 HD Screen along with a range of compelling features making it an exciting smartwatch in the under 1500 category.
Read our in-depth review to know everything you need to know about the budget-centric smartwatch.
Let’s start with the features and pros & cons.
Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch – Key Features
- 85-inch HD 2.5D Curved Display
- Bluetooth Calling
- Working Crown Button
- Health Monitoring
- 100+ Sports Mode
- 350+ Cloud Watch Faces
- IP67 Rated Water Resistant
Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| ● Good design
● Smooth display touch response ● Fully functional crown button on the side ● Decent battery backup ● 100+ sports mode ● Good Bluetooth calling quality ● IP67 Rated |
● Strap quality could be better
● No calculator
|
Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch – Design
- The Boult Drift 2 smartwatch boasts a sleek and modern design.
- The square-shaped dial coupled with a robust metallic frame lends the smartwatch a premium and durable appearance.
- The working crown enhances user navigation, providing a tactile and efficient way to interact with the device.
- The quality of the silicon straps could have been better. During extended usage, potential discomfort and skin irritation might arise. The straps, however, are replaceable and you can change them if needed.
- With an IP67 rating, it is protected against water immersion and dust ingress.
Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch – Display
- Drift 2 features a 85-inch HD display that provides ample screen real estate for easy interaction and information consumption.
- We particularly loved the 5D curved display. It adds a touch of elegance to the smartwatch’s appearance, contributing to its sleek design.
- It has narrow bezels compared to traditional designs, leading to a more immersive viewing experience.
- The display has impressive clarity, rendering content with sharpness and detail.
- We found the display responsive smooth and intuitive in all our interactions while extensively using the watch for this review.
- The display has high visibility. Even under direct sunlight addresses, the display is clear and addresses a common challenge faced by outdoor users.
- The availability of 350+ cloud-based watch faces allows users to tailor the display to match their preferences and mood.
Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch – Features
The presence of Bluetooth 5.3 ensures advanced connectivity, allowing for efficient data transfer and enhanced communication capabilities.
The calling feature along with a dedicated mic and speakers enables seamless communication directly from the smartwatch.
The call quality is decent for a smartwatch under the 1500 category. The audio quality remains clear even outdoors, which is a huge advantage.
Drift 2 smartwatch offers a holistic health monitoring experience, encompassing heart rate tracking, activity tracking, blood pressure monitoring, sleep monitoring, breath training, and SpO2 blood oxygen saturation monitoring. The sensor seems to be working well and gives trustable readings.
With over 100+ sports modes, the smartwatch caters to a wide range of fitness enthusiasts and athletes.
From cricket and basketball to cycling and badminton, users have access to specialized tracking for their preferred activities.
It also has a notification feature and sedentary reminders, making Drift 2 a complete wearable device.
The integration of AI voice assistants, such as Google Assistant and Siri, brings added convenience by enabling voice-based interactions and queries.
It also has a Mini Games feature. It adds a fun element of entertainment to the smartwatch.
Boult Fit App Support
The Boult Drift 2 smartwatch’s compatibility with the Boult Fit app adds a valuable dimension to the overall user experience.
The app’s user-friendly interface ensures that users can navigate and access features with ease. It can consolidate all watch-related data in a single location.
This centralized approach simplifies the process of monitoring and analyzing various aspects of one’s health and fitness progress.
Additionally, the access to a diverse selection of over 350 watch faces through the app enables users to truly make the device their own.
Overall, the app support significantly augments the smartwatch’s versatility and user engagement.
Verdict – Should You Buy Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch?
The Boult Drift 2 smartwatch is packed with an impressive array of features that cater to various aspects of users’ lives.
The extensive health monitoring capabilities cover everything from heart rate to sleep, promoting overall well-being.
The abundance of sports modes is a notable feature for fitness enthusiasts, and the inclusion of smart notifications, sedentary reminders, AI voice assistants, and mini games rounds out the smartwatch’s functionality, making it a versatile companion for daily life.
For the smartwatch under 1500 category, Boult’s Drift 2 does present itself as a compelling choice.
If you are looking for something in this price category, you can definitely consider this one.
Drift 2 Smartwatch – My Mobile Rating
Design – 3/5
Comfort – 2/5
Display – 3/5
Features – 3.5/5
Performance – 3/5
FAQs
Q1. How to connect Boult Drift 2 with my smartphone?
Answer. In order to connect your Boult Drift 2 Smartwatch with your Smartphone, download the Boult Fit App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Then follow the below steps –
- Click on ‘Add a device’.
- Pair your Boult Drift 2.
- You are ready to discover limitless possibilities
Q2. How do I change the watch face in the Boult Drift 2 smartwatch or through the app?
Answer. On Watch long press on screen to change the watch face / Open Application (Boult Fit)> Dial Library > Select desired watch face (150+) > More watch face ( to browse more watch faces).
Q3. How does the sleep tracker of Boult Drift 2 work?
Answer. Wear the watch before sleeping for the whole night, the watch will automatically record the results by the next morning. Sleep tracker works between 9 PM – 12 PM.