Boult Trail smartwatch hands-on: Sleek design with durable build

The Boult Trail boasts an impressive design with a curved display and stainless-steel strap. Users can adjust the strap’s size using a tool present in the box. The variant featured in the images is the Metal Black edition. The Metal Blue edition of the Boult Trail also features a stainless-steel strap. On the other hand, the Raven Black and Jade Green variants feature a silicon strap.

Overall, the Boult Trail has a sleek, minimalist design that complements both casual and semi-formal attire. The watch face is slightly larger than I expected, but it provides ample screen space for displaying notifications and fitness data. The strap is comfortable and feels durable, though it might be a bit stiff at first. The crown on the right edge can be used to change watch faces and navigate the device’s features. Additionally, the Trail offers IP68-rated dust and water resistance.

The 2.01-inch curved display is bright and clear, even outdoors. It offers a resolution of 240 x 296 pixels. I found the touchscreen responsive, making navigation through menus smooth. Customizing the watch face was straightforward, and there are a good number of options to cater to different preferences.

One of the highlights of the Boult Trail is its fitness-tracking capabilities. The heart rate monitor and step counter are reasonably accurate. The sleep monitoring feature provided insights into my sleep patterns, although I noticed it sometimes misinterpreted periods of restlessness as wakefulness.

The Trail supports other health-tracking features, such as stress monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and menstrual tracking. The smartwatch also supports multiple sports modes. I primarily used it for running and cycling, and it provided useful metrics like distance, pace, and calories burned.

Syncing the Boult Trail with my smartphone was simple. The companion app, available for both Android and iOS, is user-friendly and offers a comprehensive overview of all tracked data. With Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, answering calls directly from the watch is possible, but I found the call quality to be inferior compared to using a phone or dedicated Bluetooth headset. Receiving notifications on the watch is convenient, although the text can sometimes be truncated, requiring me to check my phone for the full message.

Battery life is another strong point. With regular use, including fitness tracking, notifications, and occasional GPS use, I managed to get about five days on a single charge. Charging is relatively quick, taking around two hours to go from empty to full.

The Boult Trail smartwatch offers a balanced mix of style, functionality, and affordability. What I personally like about this smartwatch is its design with stainless steel and a curved screen, which stands out from most watches available in its price range. For anyone seeking a reliable, budget-friendly smartwatch, the Boult Trail is worth considering.

At present, the Boult Trail is listed for Rs 1,499 on Boult Audio’s official website. On Flipkart, it is listed for Rs 1,599.