ZTE Z797C Quartz

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Powerful speake, Sensitive microphon, Competitively priced with other smartwatche, You can make calls and texts without a phone
Affordable price tag, large display is great for reading and easy operation, Good battery life, can make calls and texts sans phone, compatible with standard 22 mm watch bands, runs the much improved Android Wear 2.0 with Google Assistant, IP67 certified...
Affordable, Long-lasting battery, Cellular support for phone-free calls and texts, Water resistant build

Cons:

Huge cas, No crown navigatio, Limited to 3G connectivity on T-Mobile's networ, No NF, No heart rate sensor
No heart rate sensor or NFC, quite bulky, drab and uncomfortable watch band, Prev2 of 2Next

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Last revision on November 20, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Powerful speake, Sensitive microphon, Competitively priced with other smartwatche, You can make calls and texts without a phone
Affordable price tag, large display is great for reading and easy operation, Good battery life, can make calls and texts sans phone, compatible with standard 22 mm watch bands, runs the much improved Android Wear 2.0 with Google Assistant, IP67 certified
Affordable, Long-lasting battery, Cellular support for phone-free calls and texts, Water resistant build
Smooth and snappy performance, Runs Android Wear 2.0 out of the box, $192 price point is nothing to sneeze at
Reasonable price, Swappable bands, Built-in cellular modem and GPS

Reviewers Didn't Like

Huge cas, No crown navigatio, Limited to 3G connectivity on T-Mobile's networ, No NF, No heart rate sensor
No heart rate sensor or NFC, quite bulky, drab and uncomfortable watch band, Prev2 of 2Next
Occassionally sluggish performance, Bland aesthetic, No NFC, No heart rate sensor
Rubber strap is thick, uncomfortable, and feels like a toy, No 4G LTE connectivity, No rotating side button for navigation, No heart rate monitor, No NFC
No heart rate monitoring, Clunky, heavy build, Short battery life, Pairing issues in testing

Expert reviews and ratings

The ZTE Quartz is a relatively affordable smartwatch option, running on the new and improved Android Wear 2.0. A built-in SIM lets you make calls and send texts without forcing you to tether the watch to your phone. But that connectivity is limited to...

By Tom's Guide on May 02, 2017

ZTE's strategy to entice smartwatch buyers is obvious: make a decent wearable that's cheaper than anything else on the market. That's what you'll get with the Quartz -- a basic Android Wear 2.0 device with cellular support and a better-than-average...

By Engadget on April 22, 2017

The ZTE Quartz is a good smartwatch, but it's certainly not great. The rubber strap is horrendous, the casing is a tad chunky, and the lack of 4G LTE connectivity might turn some users away. With that said, performance is solid, and the low price point...

By Android Authority on April 11, 2017

The decision to buy any Android Watch is dependent on multiple factors, but in the ZTE Quartz's case, there are two main ones to consider: Do you need Android Pay? Are you a T-Mobile customer?If the answers to those questions are no and yes,...

By Good Gear Guide on June 06, 2017

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By Chip Chick on April 26, 2017

The ZTE Quartz is a great value if you're simply considering dipping your toes into Android Wear 2.0.There are a mass plethora of Android Wear 2.0 -connected smartwatches available right now. Choosing between the dozens of varieties can be really...

By Android Central on April 21, 2017

The Quartz marks ZTE's first foray into smartwatches, and while it gets the price right for Android Wear, it still has some kinks to work...

By PC Mag on April 10, 2017

The ZTE Quartz is an excellent value when you look at it on paper. It has a snappy processor, the latest Android Wear 2.0 software and 3G. However, its large size and generic design hold it back from being a good watch to...

By TechRadar on April 22, 2017

Yes. It's a great entry smartwatch that will stay powered for longer than a day, and it offers all the basic features you'd most likely use in a smartwatch. If you do get it, make sure you buy a different strap because there's no doubt you won't like...

By Digital Trends on April 21, 2017

ZTE has always been about affordability, and doesn't deviate in the Quartz. For people looking to buy their first smartwatch, the low price tag makes it a compelling offer, even if it lacks NFC and a heart rate monitor. There are definitely better...

By wareable.com on April 21, 2017

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