COLMI V75 vs V76: Which GPS Smart Watch Wins?
Both the COLMI V75 and V76 pack built-in GPS, making them well suited to outdoor runners, walkers and cyclists who want route and pace data without carrying a phone. The COLMI V75 GPS Smart Watch leans into a rugged outdoor look and a bigger battery cell, while the COLMI V76 GPS Smart Watch prioritises display quality and a more refined everyday appearance. Here's the full breakdown, so you can decide which set of trade-offs suits your own routine.
Quick Overview
Both watches share the same GPS chip and a very similar feature set on paper, which makes this one of the closer comparisons in COLMI's range. The real differences come down to screen technology, battery capacity, and the materials used in the case — details that matter more the longer you actually wear the watch, rather than jumping out from a spec sheet at first glance.
Design & Build
The V75 is built with a Zinc Alloy and ABS case, styled deliberately as a rugged outdoor fitness tracker, and comes in Black or Navy Blue — colourways that suit trail running, hiking and general outdoor use without looking out of place. The V76 uses an Aluminium Alloy and ABS case in Black or Silver, with a slightly more refined, everyday-watch look that would sit comfortably at a desk as well as on a run. Both use a 22mm silicone strap that can be swapped out for a different colour or material if you prefer.
Display Comparison
This is the clearest and most immediately noticeable difference between the two. The V75 uses a 1.45-inch IPS display at 412×412 pixels. The V76 uses a smaller but sharper 1.43-inch AMOLED display at a much higher 466×466 resolution. AMOLED panels typically deliver deeper blacks and richer colour than IPS, since individual pixels can switch off entirely rather than being backlit uniformly, so the V76 has a visible edge in screen quality and contrast, even though its physical screen size is marginally smaller than the V75's.
If you spend a lot of time looking at your watch outdoors in bright sunlight, both panel types are readable, but the V76's AMOLED screen will generally look punchier and more vivid for notifications, maps and workout summaries.
GPS & Chipset
Both watches use the same AG3352B GPS chip, so standalone route tracking performance — how quickly they lock onto a signal, and how accurately they trace a route — should be broadly similar between them. The V75 runs on a Realtek8763EWE main chip, while the V76 uses the closely related RTL8763EWE-VP variant. Neither watch depends on your phone's GPS to log an outdoor route, which is the main appeal of this pair over COLMI's non-GPS watch models like the P86 or P80.
Battery Life
The V75 actually has the larger battery of the two at 650mAh, compared to the V76's 500mAh — a detail that's easy to miss if you assume the more expensive, better-screened watch automatically wins on every spec. COLMI rates both at a similar 5 to 7 days of typical use, since the V76's more efficient AMOLED panel offsets its smaller battery capacity to some extent. Both charge via a 2-pin magnetic cable, taking roughly 2 to 3 hours for the V75 and about 2 hours for the V76.
Waterproofing
The V75 is rated IP68 & 1ATM. The V76 is rated IP68. Both are well protected against dust, rain and sweat during workouts, but neither is intended for swimming or sustained submersion — if you want a GPS watch you can also swim with, it's worth checking COLMI's wider watch range for a higher water-resistance rating.
Price & Value
The COLMI V75 starts from £44.75, while the COLMI V76 starts from £58.76 — a meaningful jump of around £14 that mostly buys you the sharper AMOLED display and a slightly more refined case finish, rather than any additional GPS or health-tracking capability.
Comparison Table
| Feature | COLMI V75 | COLMI V76 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (from) | £44.75 | £58.76 |
| Display | 1.45" IPS, 412×412 | 1.43" AMOLED, 466×466 |
| Built-in GPS | Yes (AG3352B) | Yes (AG3352B) |
| Battery | 650mAh | 500mAh |
| Waterproofing | IP68 & 1ATM | IP68 |
| Case material | Zinc alloy + ABS | Aluminium alloy + ABS |
| Colours | Black, Navy Blue | Black, Silver |
| App | COLMI Fit | Da Fit |
Pros & Cons
COLMI V75
Pros: larger battery capacity, rugged outdoor styling suited to trail use, lower price.
Cons: IPS screen doesn't match AMOLED contrast and colour depth.
COLMI V76
Pros: sharper AMOLED display with richer colour, more refined everyday look.
Cons: smaller battery capacity, noticeably higher price.
Which Watch Suits Which Lifestyle
If you're an outdoor-focused user — trail runner, hiker, someone who wants a rugged tool rather than a fashion piece — the V75's larger battery and outdoor styling make it the more purpose-built choice, and it's also the cheaper of the two. If you want a GPS watch that also looks good day to day, and you're willing to charge slightly more often in exchange for a noticeably sharper screen, the V76 is worth the extra outlay.
FAQ
Do both watches have GPS built in?
Yes, both the V75 and V76 use the same AG3352B GPS chip for standalone outdoor tracking without a phone.
Which has the better screen?
The V76's AMOLED display offers richer colour and contrast than the V75's IPS panel, despite being very slightly smaller.
Which watch has better battery life?
The V75 has a larger 650mAh battery compared to the V76's 500mAh, though COLMI rates both at roughly 5–7 days of typical use.
Are these watches waterproof for swimming?
No. Both are rated for everyday rain, sweat and dust resistance, not submersion.
Which watch is more rugged?
The V75, with its Zinc Alloy case and colourways aimed specifically at outdoor use.
Do they use the same app?
No — the V75 uses COLMI Fit, while the V76 uses Da Fit.
Verdict
If screen quality matters most to you and you're willing to pay more for it, the COLMI V76 is the sharper, more refined option. If you'd rather have a larger battery and a more rugged build at a lower price, the COLMI V75 is the better value GPS watch for outdoor use.