boAt Wave Call 2 Review

Quick Summary

The boAt Wave Call 2 is boAt's entry-level Bluetooth calling smartwatch, built around a large 1.83-inch screen, a functional crown and a long list of watch faces and sports modes. It is aimed squarely at first-time smartwatch buyers who want calls on the wrist without spending much. The trade-offs are an ordinary HD panel, a small battery and no standout health extras. At roughly ₹1,500 it is very cheap, which is exactly the point.

Design & Build Quality

The Wave Call 2 has a rectangular dial in an aluminium case with a resin strap, so it is light at around 45 g and easy to forget on the wrist. The functional crown gives it a slightly more grown-up look than a plain touch-only band, and the colour range is wide, from Active Black and Cool Grey to Cherry Blossom and Orchid Haze, plus two metal-toned options. This is a budget build, so do not expect premium finishing, but the case and strap suit daily wear, the gym and school or office use.

IP67 protection covers dust, sweat and splashes, which is enough for monsoon commutes and workouts. It is not meant for swimming or showering.

Display

The 1.83-inch screen is the highlight. It is large for the price, and at 500 nits it should stay readable outdoors in most Indian daylight, which matters more on a watch than a sharper panel would. The resolution of 240 × 284 is modest, so text and icons look softer than on AMOLED watches, but it is acceptable at this price. The wake gesture lights the screen when you lift your wrist, and more than a thousand watch faces plus the DIY Watch Face Studio let you personalise it.

Everyday Performance

The watch runs boAt's Crest OS+, which is a simple, closed system built for notifications, calls and fitness readings rather than apps. That keeps things easy but limits what you can add. The functional crown is a convenient way to scroll without smudging the screen, and a closed system like this tends to be simple to get around.

Health & Fitness Tracking

Heart rate, SpO2 and sleep tracking cover the basics, and over 700 active modes means almost any workout has a label, though in practice most of them are variations on the same few sensors. These readings are good for spotting trends, not for medical decisions. There is no ECG or advanced training analysis here, and boAt does not state built-in GPS, so runners will carry their phone.

Battery Life & Charging

The 230 mAh battery is small, and boAt quotes up to six days in normal use and about 30 days on standby. Treat six days as a best case with the always-on features off, and expect to charge it more often if you take many calls on the wrist. Charging takes under two hours.

Connectivity & Calling

Bluetooth 5.2 handles the connection to your phone, and calling works through the built-in speaker and microphone, with the option to save contacts on the watch. It is a convenient way to answer a call when your phone is in a bag. Because it relies on Bluetooth, calls route through the phone, so there is no standalone calling.

Features Assessment

The extras are the fun part. Live cricket and football scores will appeal to many Indian buyers, and boAt Coins rewards add a small incentive to keep moving. None of these are essential, and some will fade after the first few weeks, but they help the watch feel complete for the price.

Ease of Use

This is a watch for first-time users. The wake gesture, the functional crown and the touch screen make it easy to use with one hand, and the limited feature set means there is little to learn.

Value for Money

boAt lists the Wave Call 2 at an MRP of ₹6,999, but nobody should pay that. The boAt store has listed it for ₹1,399 to ₹1,499 depending on the colour, though it has been sold out there, and at the time of checking it was available on Amazon.in for about ₹1,511. At that level it is competitive with other budget calling watches: you get a big screen, calling and a full set of basic health sensors for the cost of a decent pair of earphones. The savings come from a modest display, a small battery and a basic feature set, so it is best seen as a low-risk first smartwatch.

Who Should Buy It?

Choose it if you want a first smartwatch for calls, notifications and basic fitness tracking at a very low price, or a spare watch for the gym. It also suits students and parents who want a simple, light watch with a large display.

Who Should Consider Alternatives?

Anyone who wants an AMOLED screen, built-in GPS or serious fitness analysis should spend more on a mid-range watch from Noise, Fire-Boltt or a premium brand. Buyers who need multi-day battery life with heavy calling should also look at larger-battery models.