The Amaya ASW-05 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed, carrying a 1.39-inch round TFT touchscreen at 360x360 pixels, a 230mAh battery rated for three to five days, round-the-clock heart rate tracking, blood oxygen readings, sleep analysis, and IP67 dust protection. You can handle the Amaya ASW-05 yourself at our store in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Pairing works with Android phones and iPhones over Bluetooth, so the ASW-05 fits almost any handset already sitting in your pocket.
Most first-time wearable buyers in Kenya hit the same wall: watches under KSh 5,000 either drain every second day or carry sensors that read nothing useful. The Amaya ASW-05 speaks to a specific group university students walking between lecture halls, nurses working twelve-hour shifts, sales reps covering Industrial Area on foot, and weekend runners at Karura Forest or along Ngong Road. For those buyers the ASW-05 covers step counts, resting heart rate, sleep duration, and phone alerts on one charge that stretches across most of a working week. It also solves the smaller daily annoyance of digging a phone out of a bag on a packed matatu just to see who is calling.
Unlike typical electronics retailers in Kenya who list budget wearables using copied marketing text, Mascom International states plainly what the Amaya ASW-05 carries and what it leaves out there is no built-in GPS chip and no loudspeaker for holding calls on your wrist. Buyers consistently report that this kind of honesty matters more than a padded feature list at KSh 3,500. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand for sub-KSh 4,000 wearables from customers in Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisii. Visit our Kimathi Street store to try the Amaya ASW-05, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Amaya ASW-05
Is the Amaya ASW-05 worth KSh 3,500 in Kenya's wearable market?
At KSh 3,500 the Amaya ASW-05 sits below almost every branded alternative while still carrying a 360x360 round panel, an optical heart rate sensor, SpO2 readings, and sleep staging. Comparable Xiaomi and oraimo models with matching sensor sets usually start near KSh 5,500. What you give up is GPS, wrist calling, and a polished companion app. If you mainly want daily step totals, sleep duration, and phone alerts on your wrist, the value here is hard to argue with.
How long does the Amaya ASW-05 battery actually last between charges?
The 230mAh cell runs three to five days under typical Kenyan use step counting all day, a few heart rate checks, sleep tracking overnight, and regular notification buzzes. Leaving continuous heart rate monitoring switched on drops that closer to three days. Turning it off and dimming the screen pushes past five. A full top-up takes roughly 90 to 120 minutes on the magnetic charging cable. Charge it on Sunday evening and most users reach Friday without touching the cable again.
Does the Amaya ASW-05 work with both Android phones and iPhones?
Yes. The ASW-05 pairs over Bluetooth with Android handsets from Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Itel, Xiaomi, and Oppo, plus iPhones running current iOS versions. You install the companion app from Google Play or the App Store, switch on Bluetooth, then select the watch from the app's device list. Notification mirroring, watch face changes, alarms, and health history all flow through that app. Android users generally see slightly richer notification support, which is normal for wearables in this price bracket.
Can you make or receive calls on the Amaya ASW-05?
No. The Amaya ASW-05 does not carry a built-in speaker or microphone, so it cannot hold a conversation on your wrist. What it does do is alert you to an incoming call with the caller name or number on screen, and let you decline that call from the watch. If wrist calling matters to you, Mascom International stocks Amaya models that include it, and our Kimathi Street team can show you both side by side before you decide.
How accurate is the heart rate and SpO2 tracking on this watch?
The optical sensor on the ASW-05 reads resting heart rate reliably enough for trend spotting noticing that your resting rate climbed from 68 to 76 across a stressful work month, for example. Accuracy loosens during fast movement or when the strap sits loose. Blood oxygen readings are wellness indicators, not clinical measurements. Wear the watch snugly one finger above the wrist bone for the steadiest results. Never treat any reading here as a substitute for a doctor's assessment.
Is the Amaya ASW-05 safe in rain, at the gym, or while swimming?
IP67 covers dust ingress plus immersion in one metre of water for thirty minutes. In practice that means Nairobi's April downpours, hand washing, sweaty gym sessions, and dusty matatu commutes are all fine. Swimming is not. Pool chlorine and repeated pressure changes during strokes go beyond what an IP67 seal handles, and salt water at Diani is harsher still. Rinse the case with fresh water after heavy sweating so grime does not build under the sensor window.
Does the Amaya ASW-05 include built-in GPS for tracking running routes?
No standalone GPS chip is fitted. During outdoor runs the watch relies on your phone's location signal, so carrying your handset gives you route mapping and reasonably accurate distance figures. Leave the phone at home and distance falls back to step-based estimation, which drifts on hilly ground like Ngong Hills. Runners logging serious mileage should budget for a GPS wearable instead. For gym work, walking targets, and casual jogs around the estate, connected tracking is sufficient.
How does the Amaya ASW-05 compare to other Amaya watches sold in Kenya?
The ASW-05 lands between the ASW-20 and the AMOLED-equipped ASW-50 in Amaya's lineup. Its 1.39-inch round face reads more like a traditional watch than the rectangular ASW-04, while the 360x360 pixel count keeps text sharp. Step up to the ASW-50 and you gain an AMOLED panel, wrist calling, and dual straps for roughly KSh 2,000 more. Choose the ASW-05 when round styling, honest health basics, and a sub-KSh 4,000 outlay are what you actually need.
Technical Specifications
Round Display Panel Hardware
- 1.39-inch circular TFT touchscreen fills the case face, giving readable step totals without squinting during outdoor walks
- 360x360 pixel count keeps notification text and workout figures sharp at normal arm's-length viewing distance
- TFT panel construction holds up well under direct Nairobi sunlight, though blacks appear grey rather than true black
- Adjustable brightness levels let you dim the screen indoors at night and raise it under midday sun
- Full touch navigation with swipe gestures moves between watch faces, health cards, workout modes, and settings screens
- Multiple preloaded watch faces plus custom photo faces through the companion app suit both office wear and gym session
Health Sensor Readings
- Optical heart rate sensor samples continuously through the day, flagging resting rate trends across weeks of wear
- Blood oxygen (SpO2) readings on demand give a wellness snapshot of oxygen saturation, useful after altitude travel
- Sleep tracking logs total duration plus light and deep phases, scoring rest quality each morning automatically
- Sedentary alerts buzz your wrist after long stretches without movement, helping desk workers break up sitting periods
- Health history syncs to the phone app, letting you review weekly charts or share screenshots with a clinician
- All readings are wellness indicators for lifestyle awareness, never diagnostic tools replacing proper medical testing or advice
Activity Tracking Modes
- Step counter records daily totals, walked distance, and estimated calorie burn against goals you set yourself
- Multiple sports modes cover walking, running, cycling, hiking, and indoor training with mode-specific duration and pace logs
- Workout summaries store on the watch until the next phone sync, so missed syncs do not lose data
- Daily goal rings show progress at a glance, useful for the 10,000-step targets many Kenyan workplace challenges use
- Connected GPS through your paired phone maps outdoor routes; the watch itself carries no satellite receiver
- Historical activity charts in the app cover weekly and monthly views for tracking progress over training blocks
Battery Capacity and Charging
- 230mAh rechargeable cell supports three to five days per charge depending on sensor settings and notification volume
- Continuous heart rate monitoring is the single biggest drain, cutting runtime to roughly three days when left active
- Magnetic two-pin charging cable snaps onto the rear contacts, avoiding fiddly ports that collect dust in transit
- Full charge takes approximately 90 to 120 minutes from a standard 5W phone charger or laptop USB port
- Low battery alerts appear on the watch and in the companion app before the cell runs flat completely
- Standby time stretches beyond a week with sensors disabled, handy during upcountry trips without reliable mains power
Wireless Pairing and Phone Alerts
- Bluetooth pairing links the watch to Android or iOS handsets within roughly ten metres of clear line-of-sight range
- Notification mirroring covers calls, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and email alerts pushed from your paired phone
- Incoming calls display the caller name on screen with a decline option; answering requires the phone itself
- Music controls handle play, pause, and track skipping on the phone's player without unlocking the handset
- Find-my-phone triggers a ring on your handset, useful when it slips between matatu seats during a commute
- Weather cards pull forecast data through the app, showing conditions before you leave for the morning commute
Build Materials and Daily Wear
- Circular case with a lightweight polymer body keeps wrist weight low enough for overnight sleep tracking comfort
- IP67 rating covers dust ingress plus one metre of water immersion for thirty minutes, excluding swimming
- Soft silicone strap resists sweat and Nairobi dust, wiping clean with a damp cloth after gym sessions
- Interchangeable strap fitting takes standard quick-release bands, letting you swap silicone for leather at formal occasions
- Side button wakes the display and returns you to the watch face from any menu screen instantly
- Round dial styling reads as a conventional watch in office settings rather than an obvious fitness tracker
Package Contents
- Amaya ASW-05 smartwatch unit with silicone strap fitted
- Magnetic two-pin USB charging cable
- User manual with pairing instructions
- Warranty documentation
Note:Some retail batches add a spare strap or a screen protector. Mascom International confirms the exact contents of your specific unit before dispatch, and our Kimathi Street counter staff will open and check the sealed carton with you if you buy in person.
Warranty
The Amaya ASW-05 carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Sensor faults, charging failures, and display problems that appear without physical damage or water exposure beyond the IP67 rating fall under this cover. Straps and the charging cable are consumable items excluded from the term. Warranty claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Where to Buy the Amaya ASW-05 in Kenya
Mascom International stocks the Amaya ASW-05 at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to pair the watch with your own phone before committing a shilling. Available colours: Black, with other strap shades stocked as supply allows ask what is on the shelf when you order.
Three ways to order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the watch the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisii, Kakamega, Mombasa, Kisumu, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the unit and pay only when it arrives at your door.
Every ASW-05 comes covered by the 12-month warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current shilling pricing, and after-sales help they can walk into rather than chase over a phone line.
