boAt Wave Call 2 Plus Review

Quick Summary

The Wave Call 2 Plus is boAt's answer to the buyer who wants a calling smartwatch without spending much. It pairs a large 1.96-inch screen with Bluetooth calling, a Hindi and English interface and an IP68 rating, all at a street price in the low thousands. The big screen and the useful basics are its strengths. The compromises are an LCD panel instead of AMOLED, no built-in GPS and a feature set that stops at the essentials. At around ₹1,299, it is a sensible first smartwatch.

Design & Build Quality

The Wave Call 2 Plus is a rectangular watch with a silicone strap, and it leans towards the sporty side rather than the formal one. The display is large for the class, which makes it easy to read at a glance, and the design copes with daily wear, the gym and the occasional dash through the rain.

At about 35 g it is light enough to forget on the wrist, which matters if you wear it to bed for sleep tracking. The buckle strap is comfortable and the silicone is easy to wipe clean, though it will pick up dust and sweat like any rubber strap. Five colours are on offer, from the understated Active Black and Metal Black to Teal Blue, Olive Green and Cherry Blossom, so there is something for most tastes.

The IP68 rating means splashes, sweat and rain are not a worry. Treat it as protection against everyday water, not as a licence to swim or shower with it.

Display

The 1.96-inch screen is the main reason to look at this watch. Text, notifications and the dial pad are easy to read, and the animated watch faces make it feel livelier than most watches in this bracket. You can also create your own face from the app.

The panel is an HD LCD with a modest 240 × 282 resolution. It is clear indoors and fine for the information a smartwatch shows, but it does not have the deep blacks or punch of an AMOLED screen. If you often check the watch under harsh midday sun, expect to push the brightness up and do not expect miracles. For the money, the size and clarity are good.

Calling & Connectivity

Bluetooth calling is the headline feature and it works the way most buyers will want it to. You can take a call from your wrist, dial a number on the on-screen pad and keep a short list of contacts on the watch itself. It is handy when your phone is in a bag or charging across the room, and the built-in speaker and microphone make short calls practical. Long conversations are still easier on the phone.

Bluetooth 5.3 keeps the link to your phone stable and works with both Android and iOS. There is no built-in GPS, no Wi-Fi and no eSIM, so the watch depends on your phone for everything online. Runners who want a route map without carrying a phone should look elsewhere.

Health & Fitness Tracking

The health basics are all here: heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep and a menstrual cycle tracker. With more than 100 sports modes, the watch has a mode for almost any activity you are likely to log, from walking and cycling to yoga and badminton.

As with any watch at this price, treat the readings as a guide to trends rather than medical data. They are good enough to see whether your resting heart rate is creeping up or whether you are sleeping less than usual. The boAt Crest app collects the data and adds challenges and fitness plans that can keep you motivated.

Battery Life & Charging

The 300 mAh battery is rated for up to 7 days of typical use. Heavy use, such as frequent calls and a bright screen, will bring that down, so plan on charging once a week at best. A full charge takes about two hours on the magnetic cable, which is easy to line up and stays put.

For a watch with a big screen and calling, a week between charges is a comfortable result. It will not match the fortnight-long figures of simpler fitness bands, but you will rarely be caught out by a flat battery.

Features Assessment

The Hindi and English interface is a thoughtful touch that many rivals skip, and it makes the watch friendlier for family members who are more comfortable in Hindi. Voice control, animated watch faces and message and email alerts round out a feature set that covers what most people actually use.

What is missing is just as clear. There is no GPS, and the watch does not advertise payments, music storage or ECG. None of this is a surprise at this price, but it decides who should buy it.

Ease of Use

Setup is simple: install the boAt Crest app, pair the watch and you are done in a few minutes. The touchscreen, a push button and voice control give you more than one way to get around, so the learning curve is gentle. Notifications are easy to read and dismiss. It is a good pick for someone buying a first smartwatch or for a parent who wants something uncomplicated.

Value for Money

At about ₹1,299 on a main listing, the Wave Call 2 Plus offers a large display, calling and a decent health suite for far less than the original MRP suggests. Treat the printed MRP with caution, since street prices have sat well below it for a long time. Judge it on what you pay today, which is where it looks good.

For the same money you will find rivals with an AMOLED screen, and some add built-in GPS. If those matter, compare before you buy. If you mainly want a big, readable screen and calls from your wrist, this watch is easy to recommend. The one-year warranty is standard for the segment.

Who Should Buy It?

First-time smartwatch buyers, students and anyone who wants calls on the wrist without a big spend will like it. It also suits people who prefer a Hindi interface, and anyone who wants a light, big-screen watch for the gym and daily wear.

Who Should Consider Alternatives?

If you want an AMOLED display, built-in GPS or contactless payments, look at pricier models. Serious runners and cyclists will want a watch with its own GPS. Anyone who needs medical-grade health data should not rely on a watch in this class.