Quick Overview
Priced at $17.99, the Matast Calling Smartwatch is Matast's entry in the smartwatches category. With 538 buyers rating it at 4.1 stars, it currently sits at #28 of 44 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 84% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $17.99 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
One feature owners single out about the Matast Calling Smartwatch: "Sleep tracking".
The Numbers
- Brand: Matast
- Price: $17.99 (well below the $114.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
- Reviews: 538
- Category rank: #28 of 44 in smartwatches
- Cheaper in category: 2 products
- Higher-rated in category: 37 products
- More-reviewed in category: 28 products
From the Reviews
A 4.1-star average from 538 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Bluetooth calling
- IP68 waterproof
- Sleep tracking
Common complaints:
- Budget build quality
- No GPS
For context, the average rating in the smartwatches category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $17.99, the Matast Calling Smartwatch sits well below the $114.00 category average. 2 options are cheaper and 41 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Fitbit Versa 4 ($149.95, 4.2★, 18,935 reviews). The Matast Calling Smartwatch is $131.96 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Qonbink Fitness Smartwatch - $19.99, 5.0★ (100 reviews) · Higher rated
- Apple Watch Series 11 - $299.00, 4.8★ (3,779 reviews) · Higher rated
- Apple Watch SE 3 - $239.00, 4.8★ (2,541 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Qonbink Fitness Smartwatch at 5.0★.
Should You Buy It?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional smartwatches without overspending
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Bluetooth calling
- IP68 waterproof
- Sleep tracking
Cons:
- Budget build quality
- No GPS
Bottom Line
7.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.