Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Nick Lehner

I recently had the opportunity to check out Verizon's Gizmo smart watch. It's billed as a smart watch for kids, with minimal capability and some safety functions.

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

If you'd like to learn about some other great watches under $500, you can read the StrapHabit Top 10 list, or view other reviews of watches under $500.

First Impressions:

For a child's wrist, it's fairly bulky, but a good blend of wearable vs. screen size.

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

The screen is bright and easy to see, and the buttons are easy to operate.

Details:

A small, round button wakes the screen, although most of the controls can be accessed by swiping and tapping the screen.

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

It can be set to school mode to limit the possibility of distractions, but still has an emergency call mode.

It also has a few built-in games, a step counter and a camera function.

The charger is easy to use, as the watch just needs to be placed on it.

Performance:

Gizmos says that battery life is over 3 days, but in practice it is more like 1 day depending on use.

The location service doesn't always work inside buildings to locate the watch.

The camera and calling feature is nice, although only short calls are possible. The phone limits calls, but also it quickly starts giving temperature warnings.

Strap:

The included silicone strap is has quick-release spring bars. three different colors of keepers are included to change up the style.

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Any 20mm strap should fit, although our adult straps are too long for most small children. You can view our favorite straps for your other watches at the links below, however.
-All Straps
-Best Sellers
-What's New
-Rubber Straps
-Accessories

Conclusion:

It's not perfect due to the performance limitations, but for a cost much less than most smart watches, it is a good way to locate and keep in touch with young children.

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Specifications

Name: Gizmo Watch 3
Reference Number: QTAX57NR
MSRP: $149.99
Diameter: 1.65in
Height: 1.81in
Thickness: 0.58in
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement (processor): Qualcomm SDW 4100
Power Reserve: 3.6 days (tested ~1 day)
Water Resistance: IP69 (splashes)
Strap: Silicone with quick release and 3 keepers

Back to blog

Leave a comment