Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Blackview vs Timekettle
Blackview vs Timekettle: the differences
| Compare | Blackview ReviewVisitVisit |  Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €149.95 | $119.99 |
| Battery life | 30 hours | 36 hoursHigher |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Markets | DE, FR, IT, PT | AU, AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IT, JP, LI, LU, RU, SG, TH, TW, UA, US, VN |
| Multi-room | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Noise cancelling (Yes), Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- Blackview scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Battery life is higher at Timekettle: 36 hours vs 30 hours.
- Products: only Blackview offers New phones, Rugged phones.
- Products: only Timekettle offers Earbuds.
- Markets: only Blackview offers PT.
- Markets: only Timekettle offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Blackview
Blackview suits shoppers who want new and rugged Android phones from a store that also sells audio, gaming and computers, and who value a long returns window over the lowest ticket. Entry sits at €149.95, with an overall score of 9.1 across the categories it sells.
Timekettle
Timekettle suits buyers who want noise cancelling earbuds, 36 hours of battery and an entry price of $119.99 without stepping up to a premium tier. The trade offs are a 1 year warranty and an earbuds only range, so anyone after over ear headphones or longer cover should widen the search.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7HigherEntry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so the case rests on range, not the lowest ticket. | 8.5Entry price of $119.99 ranks 52 of 64, and the cost score part is 8.5. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherReturns run 30 days and warranty 12 months, with free delivery that has no minimum spend to clear. | 9.2Noise cancelling is yes and battery runs 36 hours, with an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3Warranty of 1 years plus phone and help centre support gives a trust score part of 8.3. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | China |
A third option
OneOdio has battery life at 120 hours, against 30 hours for Blackview and 36 hours for Timekettle.
OneOdio reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 4 of 117 | 1 of 117 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | New phones, Rugged phones | Earbuds |
| Bluetooth codecs | Aac | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | China |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Computers
| Fact | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Android | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Most memory (GB) | 64 | Not confirmed |
| Graphics | Intel | Not confirmed |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Standalone | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Phones, Audio, Gaming, Refurbished | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blackview | Timekettle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 30 hoursbelow the median | 36 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Blackview
Pros
- Returns of 30 days rank near the top of the brands tracked, at 2 of 42.
- Support covers email, phone, chat, the help centre and the community through email, phone and chat, so replies can come by whichever route suits.
- Store categories span computers, phones and audio, so phones, audio, gaming and computers sit together.
Cons
- Entry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so it is not the cheapest way in.
- Warranty of 12 months places Blackview mid-table on cover length, at 12 of 33.
- Multiroom is a no, so the audio range does not cover whole-home linking.
Timekettle
Pros
- Entry price of $119.99 puts Timekettle in the middle of the price ranking rather than at the top of it
- Noise cancelling is yes across the range, matching the 70.1% share of the category
- Battery of 36 hours is long enough for travel days without carrying a case everywhere
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years sits at rank 29 of 56 on our warranty data
- The range is earbuds only, so anyone after over-ear headphones has to look at JBL or HyperX
- Battery of 36 hours ranks 34 of 61, below the category median of 40 hours
Who each suits
Blackview
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a rugged phone and expecting a straightforward returns window
- Buyers who want phones, audio, gaming and computers under the same roof
- Android users happy with Android as the only platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who may find Oukitel cheaper at $107.99
- Shoppers who want foldables or refurbished handsets, since Mozillion lists new phones, refurbished phones and foldables
- Audio buyers who need multiroom linking, since multiroom is a no here
Timekettle
Who it suits
- Travelers who want noise cancelling earbuds with a 36 hour battery at an entry price of $119.99
- Earbud only shoppers who would rather keep one product shape than browse across headphone types
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after over-ear headphones, since the range is earbuds only and JBL or HyperX cover both forms
- Buyers who want a longer warranty than 1 years and can find better cover elsewhere in the rankings
Current offers
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Country by country
| Country | Blackview | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
8 of 20 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Blackview
What does a Blackview phone cost at the entry price?+
Phones start at €149.95. That is the lowest figure across the smartphone range, and it sits above Oukitel at $107.99. Buyers shopping purely on the entry ticket will find cheaper options elsewhere, while those weighing the full range have more to pick from here.
How long do I have to return a Blackview handset?+
Returns run 30 days from the refund policy, which places Blackview at 2 of 42 brands tracked. That is among the longer windows in the group, and it gives room to change your mind after a handset arrives rather than rushing a decision on the day of delivery.
Timekettle
How much do Timekettle earbuds cost to start with?+
Timekettle earbuds start at $119.99, which is the entry point across the range rather than a promotional figure. That price places it at rank 52 of 64 on our price ranking, so it sits in the middle of the field. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and cover lasts 1 years.
Do Timekettle earbuds have noise cancelling?+
Noise cancelling is yes across the Timekettle range, so background noise is reduced on the buds themselves. Battery life of 36 hours supports long listening sessions, and the IPX4 rating covers sweat and rain. That pairing is unusual at an entry price of $119.99.