boAt · Budget
Lunar Discovery
₹1,299
Launched October 2024
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BudgetSmartwatches
Noise · Budget
NoiseFit Twist
₹1,199
Budget Segment
Key Differences at a Glance
Feature
Lunar Discovery
NoiseFit Twist
Price
₹1,299
₹1,199 (₹100 less)
Turn-by-Turn Nav
Yes — MapMyIndia ✓
No ✗
Display Type
HD Color Display
Color TFT
Display Size
1.39 inches
1.38 inches
Water Resistance
IP67
IP68 — better ✓
Battery Life
Up to 5 days
Up to 7 days ✓
Battery Capacity
260 mAh
300 mAh ✓
Standby Time
—
Up to 25 days ✓
Sports Modes
700+ Active Modes ✓
Multiple Modes
Emergency SOS
Yes ✓
No ✗
QR Tray
Yes ✓
No ✗
Female Tracker
No ✗
Yes ✓
Gyroscope
Yes ✓
Not specified
Weight
27.6 g
Not specified
Navigation
Lunar Discovery
- Turn-by-turn navigation powered by MapMyIndia
- Real-time directions displayed directly on the wrist
- Shows ETA and route guidance without needing your phone
- Useful for hiking trails, cycling routes, and city navigation
- A standout feature at this budget price point
NoiseFit Twist
- No built-in navigation
- Cannot display turn-by-turn directions on the watch
- Requires phone for all navigation tasks
- Focuses on health and fitness rather than navigation
Display
Lunar Discovery
- 1.39" HD Color Display — slightly larger
- 240 × 240 px resolution at 244 PPI
- 500 nits brightness — clear in sunlight
- Circular dial with metallic finish casing
- DIY Watch Face Studio — fully customisable faces
- Wake gesture — flick wrist to activate screen
NoiseFit Twist
- 1.38" Color TFT Display
- 240 × 240 px resolution at 246 PPI (marginally sharper)
- Circular dial design
- 100+ watch faces available out of the box
- Clean, easy-to-navigate interface
Water Resistance
Lunar Discovery
- Rated IP67 — dust and splash resistant
- Handles sweat, light rain, and brief splashes comfortably
- Not recommended for swimming or full submersion
- Perfectly suited for gym sessions and everyday use
NoiseFit Twist
- Rated IP68 — a stronger water protection standard
- Can withstand sustained submersion in water
- Suitable for swimming and water-based activities
- Better choice for users with an active, water-heavy lifestyle
Battery Life
Lunar Discovery
- Battery capacity: 260 mAh
- Up to 5 days standard use
- Up to 4 days with Bluetooth calling active
- USB magnetic charging cable included
NoiseFit Twist
- Battery capacity: 300 mAh — larger cell
- Up to 7 days standard use — 40% more than Lunar Discovery
- Standby time: up to 25 days
- Ideal for users who prefer charging less frequently
Bluetooth Calling & Smart Features
Lunar Discovery
- Bluetooth 5.3 calling
- Built-in HD microphone and speaker
- Save up to 20 contacts on the watch
- Built-in dial pad to call any number
- QR Tray — store and flash QR codes from wrist
- Quick replies for messages and notifications
- Remote camera and music controls
- Emergency SOS — instantly alerts emergency contacts
- Live sports scores on wrist
NoiseFit Twist
- Bluetooth 5.3 calling
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- Smart notifications (calls, SMS, app alerts)
- Quick replies for notifications
- Do Not Disturb (DND) mode
- Calculator built into the watch
- No QR Tray or Emergency SOS
Health & Fitness Tracking
Lunar Discovery
- Continuous heart rate monitoring
- SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring
- Sleep tracking with detailed cycle insights
- Step counter, calorie count, accelerometer, gyroscope
- 700+ active sports modes — widest range in this segment
- Crest App Fitness Challenges — earn boAt Coins
- Syncs with Strava, Google Fit, Apple Health
- Hydration and exercise reminders
NoiseFit Twist
- Continuous heart rate monitoring
- SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring
- Sleep tracking
- Step counter, calorie count, accelerometer
- Multiple sports modes
- Female cycle tracker — menstrual health monitoring
- Noise Health Suite — personalised health ecosystem
- Reminders and activity alerts
What They Share
✓Circular 1.38–1.39" display
✓240 × 240 px resolution
✓Bluetooth 5.3 calling
✓Built-in mic & speaker
✓Heart rate monitoring
✓SpO2 blood oxygen tracking
✓Sleep tracking
✓Step & calorie counter
✓Accelerometer sensor
✓Multiple sports modes
✓Smart notifications
✓Android & iOS compatible
✓Custom watch faces
✓Alarm, stopwatch, timer
✓Weather updates
✓1 year warranty
Full Specs Comparison
| Specification | boAt Lunar Discovery | Noise NoiseFit Twist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,299 | ₹1,199 |
| Launch | October 2024 | — |
| Display Size | 1.39 inches | 1.38 inches |
| Display Type | HD Color Display | Color TFT |
| Resolution | 240 × 240 px | 240 × 240 px |
| PPI | 244 PPI | 246 PPI |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Weight | 27.6 g | — |
| Material | Metallic Finish + Silicone | Silicon and Metal |
| Strap Width | — | 22 mm |
| Water Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 260 mAh | 300 mAh |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 days | Up to 7 days |
| Standby Time | — | Up to 25 days |
| Sports Modes | 700+ | Multiple |
| Heart Rate | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Turn-by-Turn Nav | Yes (MapMyIndia) | No |
| Emergency SOS | Yes | No |
| QR Tray | Yes | No |
| Female Tracker | No | Yes |
| Calculator | No | Yes |
| OS Compatibility | Android 7.0+, iOS 14.0+ | Android 8.0+, iOS 9.0+ |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Closing Thoughts
Both the boAt Lunar Discovery and Noise NoiseFit Twist compete at nearly the same budget price point and share core functionality — Bluetooth calling, heart rate, SpO2, sleep tracking, and a round display. The ₹100 price gap is negligible, so the decision really comes down to your priorities.
The boAt Lunar Discovery is the better pick if you want navigation on your wrist (MapMyIndia turn-by-turn), a much wider selection of sports modes (700+), Emergency SOS, and a QR Tray. It packs more active, on-the-go features for people who use their smartwatch as a daily companion outside.
The Noise NoiseFit Twist wins on battery life (7 vs 5 days), water resistance (IP68 vs IP67), and longer standby (25 days). It also adds a female cycle tracker and the Noise Health Suite for deeper health monitoring — making it a better fit for users who prioritise longevity and wellness tracking over navigation features.
Verdict — Which Should You Buy?
Choose boAt Lunar Discovery if…
- Turn-by-turn navigation on the wrist matters to you
- You want 700+ sports modes for a wide range of activities
- Emergency SOS safety feature is important
- QR Tray for storing QR codes is useful
- You are part of the boAt ecosystem (Crest App)
- Gyroscope sensor is a requirement for your use case
Choose NoiseFit Twist if…
- Longer battery life (7 days vs 5) is a top priority
- Better water resistance (IP68) matters for swimming
- You want female cycle / menstrual health tracking
- The Noise Health Suite ecosystem appeals to you
- You want a slightly lower price (₹1,199 vs ₹1,299)
- 25-day standby time is useful for travel or low-charging use