Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Kospet vs METZ
Where Kospet and METZ differ
| Compare |  Kospet |  METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59.99 | €99.90 |
| Battery life | 14 to 15 daysHigher | 10 days |
| Water resistance (m) | 45 | 100Higher |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | PE, BO, CO, AR, AU, NZ, FJ, VU, BI, BJ, BW, CM, CI, KE, KM, GH, MU, MZ, NG, RE, TZ, ZM, ZW, ZA, JP, SG, KR, TH, MY, PH, ID, BN, KH, IL, BD, MV, MN, MM, IN, AE, QA, KW, BH, JO, SA, VN, HK, MO, TW, BE, DK, EE, FR, DE, HU, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, SI, SE, CH, CZ, GR, AT, PT, RO, SK, HR, MD, ME, CY, MT, IE, GB, NO, LI, MC, VA, SM, GG, JE, US, CA, MX | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE |
| Membership per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Platforms (iOS, Android).
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Key differences
- Kospet scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Battery life is higher at Kospet: 14 to 15 days vs 10 days.
- Water resistance (m) is higher at METZ: 100 vs 45.
- Warranty is higher at METZ: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Kospet offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Kospet: 2018 vs 2023.
- Kospet is available in 61 more countries.
- Products: only METZ offers Smart ring.
- Health sensors: only Kospet offers Hrv, Gps.
- Health sensors: only METZ offers Skin temperature.
Our verdict on each
Kospet
Kospet sells smartwatches outright rather than through a subscription, which suits anyone tired of recurring fees: the membership costs $0 and watches start at $59.99. Nothing recurs after the first purchase, so the outlay you weigh at entry is the outlay you pay.
METZ
METZ suits European buyers who want a smart ring and a smartwatch from one young brand, with the METZ entry product at €99.90 and a 2 years warranty behind it. The trade-off is battery: the ring runs 10 days, below the smart ring field median, so value buyers gain more here than endurance buyers.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kospet | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherKospet holds position 1 of 21 on membership cost, and the monthly figure is $0. | 9.2Entry hardware at €99.90 sits under both category medians: €99.90 and €174.52. |
| Offer | 9.0Sensors cover heart rate, spo2 and hrv, the watch runs 14 to 15 days on a charge and the app runs on iOS and Android. | 9.3HigherA smart ring and smartwatch range, apps on iOS and Android and water resistance to 100 m in a small, focused catalogue. |
| Trust | 8.4HigherCover runs 1 year, returns run 7 to 30 days, and Kospet is a brand rather than a marketplace seller. | 8.0UAB Hiperfarma in LT, founded 2023, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Kospet | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Lithuania |
Available in 22 countries for both. Additional countries for Kospet: 65. Additional countries for METZ: 4.
How they place
| Ranking | Kospet | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatches and fitness trackers | 4 of 41 | 7 of 41 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kospet | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Smartwatch | Smart ring, SmartwatchCovers more |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, Spo2, Hrv, Sleep, Gps | Heart rate, Spo2, Skin temperature, Sleep |
| Legal entity | Hongkong Kospet Technology Co., Limited | UAB Hiperfarma |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Lithuania |
| Founded | 2018Lower | 2023 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Sports gear
| Fact | Kospet | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 7 to 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Lifetime warranty | No | Not confirmed |
| Repair service | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | $99 | Not confirmed |
| Brand or store | Brand | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kospet | METZ | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership per month | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Battery life | 14 to 15 daysabove the median | 10 daysbelow the median | 14 |
| Water resistance (m) | 45lowest quarter | 100above the median | 50 |
| Warranty | 1 yearat the median | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 year |
Median across 27 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Kospet
Pros
- The membership costs $0, so there is no recurring line to cancel once the purchase is done.
- Kospet sits at position 1 of 21 on membership cost, which is the measure that separates it from rivals.
- Sensors cover heart rate, spo2 and hrv and the app runs on iOS and Android, so the phone you already own is not a barrier.
Cons
- A lifetime warranty is not offered and cover runs 1 year, so a late failure is a cost you carry.
- The entry price of $59.99 is above Oukitel at $34.99, so buyers on a tight budget pay more for the extras.
- Kospet lists smartwatch only, where Amazfit spans smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, so a tracker or a ring means shopping elsewhere.
METZ
Pros
- The range covers smart ring and smartwatch, so a ring and a watch come from one seller rather than two.
- The ring's heart rate, spo2 and skin temperature cover heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and sleep, and the apps run on iOS and Android.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so email, phone and a help centre are all available routes.
Cons
- Battery life of 10 days falls short of the smart ring median 14 and of the smartwatch median 11.5.
- The catalogue stops at smart ring and smartwatch, while Amazfit lists smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, so a chest strap and a smart scale sit outside the METZ range.
- Shipping reaches AT, BE and BG, and that list does not extend past those markets.
Who each suits
Kospet
Who it suits
- People who want built-in GPS and health tracking without a monthly charge, since the membership costs $0.
- Shoppers who want delivery without a fee on larger orders, since free delivery kicks in above $99.
- Phone owners on either major platform, since the app runs on iOS and Android.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight-budget buyers, since Oukitel starts lower at $34.99.
- Shoppers who want fitness trackers or smart rings in the same range, since Amazfit covers smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring while Kospet lists smartwatch.
- Buyers who want a fitness tracker sitting beside smartwatches, since Runmefit lists smartwatch and fitness tracker.
METZ
Who it suits
- Value buyers inside METZ's shipping markets, who get a ring and a watch starting at €99.90 with a 2 years warranty behind them.
- People who want phone and help centre support rather than email alone, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
- Swimmers and showerers, since the ring is water resistant to 100 m and reads heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and sleep.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want fitness trackers as well as watches, since Runmefit lists smartwatch and fitness tracker and the METZ range is smart ring and smartwatch.
- Shoppers who want a chest strap or a smart scale, since Amazfit lists smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring and those types are not in the METZ range.
- Watch-only buyers, since Oukitel's smartwatch is a watch line and METZ splits smart ring and smartwatch between a ring and a watch.
Country by country
| Country | Kospet | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
| Bangladesh | Yes | No |
| Benin | Yes | No |
| Bolivia | Yes | No |
| Botswana | Yes | No |
| Brunei | Yes | No |
8 of 91 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Kospet
What does a Kospet smartwatch cost?+
Kospet smartwatches start at $59.99. That is the entry price for the line rather than a first order discount, and it is a hardware price paid once. With the membership costing $0, the figure is the full amount you commit on the day you order.
Is there a monthly subscription or membership fee?+
The membership costs $0 a month, so there is no recurring charge to set up or cancel. Kospet sits at position 1 of 21 on that measure among the brands compared. Nothing renews after the watch is bought, which is the clearest split between Kospet and subscription services.
METZ
What does METZ cost to get started?+
The METZ entry product is €99.90, a hardware price set against the smartwatches and fitness trackers median of €99.90 and the smart rings median of €174.52. Buyers working to a budget get entry level gear here for less than the typical price in either category.
How long does the METZ ring last on a charge?+
The listed ring runs 10 days, under the smart ring median of 14 and under the smartwatch median of 11.5. METZ ranks 13 of 23 brands on battery days, so plan on regular charging rather than a set and forget device.