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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 15 days
  • Screen size: 1.1 inch

Amazfit Band 5 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.9

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Excellent
7.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

8.1

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

6.8

Battery

18.0%

8.6

Health

18.0%

7.2

Display

8.0%

8.6

Smart Features

8.0%

9.0

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity

4.0%

8.3

Design & Durability

Very good
8.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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4.3
(1784)
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2.4
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Excellent
  • 7.2
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    10

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

  • 8.0
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    7.7

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    6.2

    Screen size

    10.0%

    10

    Price

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Verdict

The Amazfit Band 5 is a lightweight 24g fitness tracker featuring a 1.1-inch color AMOLED display (126x294 resolution) and a 125mAh battery that offers up to 15 days of life. Key characteristics include 5 ATM water resistance, built-in Amazon Alexa support, and comprehensive health monitoring through a BioTracker 2 PPG sensor for 24/7 heart rate and SpO2 blood oxygen measurement. Its main pros are the affordable price point, accurate sleep and stress tracking with PAI health assessment, and 11 distinct sports modes. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in GPS, difficulty reading small text on the narrow screen, and poor display visibility in direct sunlight even at maximum brightness.

Technical Specifications of Amazfit Band 5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

8.1

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

6.8

Battery

18.0%

8.6

Health

18.0%

7.2

Display

8.0%

8.6

Smart Features

8.0%

9.0

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity

4.0%

8.3

Design & Durability

7.9
Amazfit Band 5 has a technical score of 7.88 points, which is higher than 80.8% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
Amazon
4.2
(23549)
amazon
4.2
(2734)
amazon
4.2
(2702)
amazon
4.3
(1784)
amazon
2.4
(30)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

8.9
Amazfit Band 5 has a user score of 8.89 points, which is higher than 81.7% of fitness trackers.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
10
Amazfit Band 5 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 60.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.7
Amazfit Band 5 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 83.1% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports Resting heart rate. 52% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports high and low heart rate alerts. 66.8% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low resting heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Amazfit Band 5 has a blood oxygen sensor. 74.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports call controls. 59.4% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
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Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support coaching. 33% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

5.0
Amazfit Band 5 supports Bluetooth 5.0 which is newer than in 74.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 16.7% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

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NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

15 days
Amazfit Band 5 offers a battery life of 15 days which is longer than that of 74.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.5% of fitness trackers.
Longer in saver mode
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

25 h
Amazfit Band 5 offers a power-saving battery life of 25 h which is longer than that of 81.3% of fitness trackers.
Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

125 mAh
Amazfit Band 5 has a battery capacity of 125 mAh which is higher than that of 54.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.1% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.1 inch
Amazfit Band 5 has a screen size of 1.1 inch which is larger than that of 55.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 4.2% of fitness trackers.
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMOLED
Amazfit Band 5 uses AMOLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 75.3% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 24.8% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

126 x 294
Amazfit Band 5 has a screen resolution of 126x294 which is higher than that of 78.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.7% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

293 ppi
Amazfit Band 5 has a pixel density of 293 ppi which is higher than that of 80.4% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Amazfit Band 5 is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

yes
Amazfit Band 5 has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

15.55 mm
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Amazfit Band 5 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Amazfit Band 5 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
    What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
    When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Amazfit Band 5 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • 5 days longer battery life
    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (15 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    Longer in saver mode
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (15 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.15 days vs 10 days
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Amazfit Band 5 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
    Tracks resting heart rate.
    What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
    When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Amazfit Band 5 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Touchscreen
    Amazfit Band 5 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
    What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
    When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Amazfit Band 5 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
    What it is: Counts swim strokes during swimming workouts.
    When it matters: When swimming metrics and pool or open-water tracking are important to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Auto pause
    Amazfit Band 5 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
    What it is: Pauses activity tracking automatically when stopped.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Amazfit Band 5 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High and low resting heart rate alerts.
    What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Tracks respiration rate
    Amazfit Band 5 supports respiratory rate tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.2% of fitness trackers support respiratory rate tracking.
    Sleep only.
    What it is: Monitors breathing rate over time.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to monitor this specific health metric instead of only basic activity data.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 supports respiratory rate tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.2% of fitness trackers support respiratory rate tracking.
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Amazfit Band 5 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Amazfit Band 5 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Amazfit Band 5 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Tracks respiration rate
    Amazfit Band 5 supports respiratory rate tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.2% of fitness trackers support respiratory rate tracking.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Amazfit Band 5 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Amazfit Band 5 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Amazfit Band 5 displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Amazfit Band 5 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Amazfit Band 5 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Amazfit Band 5 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Auto pause
    Amazfit Band 5 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • Tracks elevation
    Amazfit Band 5 supports elevation tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.2% of fitness trackers support elevation tracking.
  • Recovery time advisor
    Amazfit Band 5 supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
  • Built-in gyroscope
    Amazfit Band 5 has a gyroscope, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26.4% of fitness trackers have a gyroscope.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Amazfit Band 5 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Auto lap
    Amazfit Band 5 supports auto lap, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.9% of fitness trackers support auto lap.
  • 5 days longer battery life
    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (15 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • Low power mode
    Amazfit Band 5 supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
  • 5 h longer power-saving battery life
    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher battery life in power-saving mode than the average fitness tracker (25 h vs 20 h). The average fitness tracker has 20 h of battery life in power-saving mode.
  • Touchscreen
    Amazfit Band 5 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Color display
    Amazfit Band 5 has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 18.6% higher pixel density
    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher pixel density than the average fitness tracker (293 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
  • Durable display glass
    Amazfit Band 5 uses more durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (tempered glass vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Amazfit Band 5 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
  • Phone finder support
    Amazfit Band 5 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Passcode protection
    Amazfit Band 5 supports passcode protection, while the average fitness tracker does not. 17.2% of fitness trackers support passcode protection.
  • Call control
    Amazfit Band 5 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
  • High voice commands
    Amazfit Band 5 supports voice commands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.4% of fitness trackers support voice commands.
  • Voice assistant support
    Amazfit Band 5 supports voice assistants, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7% of fitness trackers support voice assistants.
  • Camera remote control
    Amazfit Band 5 supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • Gesture control
    Amazfit Band 5 supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Amazfit Band 5 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Points-based system
    Amazfit Band 5 supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

Total
Overall
Health
Sports & Navigation
Battery
Display
Connectivity
Smart Features
App & Wellness
  • No automatic activity detection
    Amazfit Band 5 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No exercise tagging
    Amazfit Band 5 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Amazfit Band 5 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (126x294 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • 1.4 mm thicker design
    Amazfit Band 5 is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.4 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • 6.4 mm greater height
    Amazfit Band 5 is taller than the average fitness tracker (47.2 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Amazfit Band 5 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
    What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
    When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Amazfit Band 5 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No exercise tagging
    Amazfit Band 5 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
    What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full charge.
    When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Amazfit Band 5 has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    Amazfit Band 5 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (126x294 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Amazfit Band 5 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (126x294 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.126x294 vs 194x368
  • 1.4 mm thicker design
    Amazfit Band 5 is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.4 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    What it is: Total depth of the watch case.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <10 mm

    Amazfit Band 5 is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.4 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.12.4 mm vs 11 mm
  • 6.4 mm greater height
    Amazfit Band 5 is taller than the average fitness tracker (47.2 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
    What it is: Vertical measurement of the device body.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Amazfit Band 5 is taller than the average fitness tracker (47.2 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.47.2 mm vs 40.8 mm
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What customers like about Amazfit Band 5?

  • High affordability, offering significant value for the price
  • Lightweight and compact design that remains comfortable even during sleep
  • Vibrant 1.1-inch AMOLED color display with good viewing angles indoors
  • Built-in Amazon Alexa support for voice commands, alarms, and lists
  • Strong battery life lasting between 12 to 15 days on a single charge
  • Includes SpO2 (blood oxygen) monitoring, which is rare for its price bracket
  • 5ATM water resistance, making it suitable for swimming and showering

What customers dislike about Amazfit Band 5?

  • Poor screen visibility when used outdoors in direct sunlight
  • Lack of an 'always-on' display option
  • Step and sleep tracking accuracy can be inconsistent or lower than high-end models
  • Heart rate monitoring may struggle to track rapid changes during high-intensity workouts
  • Small font sizes on submenus can make reading notifications difficult for some users
  • The companion Zepp app is sometimes described as cluttered or confusing
  • Proprietary magnetic charging cable is easy to misplace and difficult to replace

Expert reviews

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consumerreports.org
No Date Provided
Amazfit Band 5 Smartwatches & Fitness Tracker Review Would you like a comparison of these reviews to see which specific fitness features performed bes...

The Amazfit Band 5 is a user-friendly and durable budget fitness tracker that excels in ease of use, featuring simple smartphone pairing and reliable water resistance. It offers high utility with a 1.1-inch AMOLED display and a variety of health metrics, including SpO2, sleep, and stress tracking. However, the device falls short in accuracy, with heart-rate monitoring rated only...Read more

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en.xiaomitoday.it
29/10/2020
AMAZFIT Band 5 Review - Alexa and SpO2 as an Investment for the Future

The Amazfit Band 5 is identified as a superior, feature-packed alternative to the Mi Band 5, boasting key upgrades like Amazon Alexa integration and SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring. Pros include a vibrant 1.1-inch AMOLED display, 24/7 heart rate tracking via the BioTracker sensor, and 15-day battery life, making it a strong, low-cost wearable for health tracking. However, the device...Read more

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sypnotix.com
14/12/2020
Amazfit Band 5 Review: Amazing Value - Sypnotix

The Amazfit Band 5 review on The Sypnotix highlights it as a feature-packed and affordable budget smartwatch priced at $49.99. Tested over a one-month period, the device excels in health tracking, offering accurate heart rate and blood-oxygen saturation monitoring, though calibration can be slow. It provides diverse capabilities such as women’s health tracking, sleep quality...Read more

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techadvisor.com
20/10/2020
Amazfit Band 5 Review - Tech Advisor

The Amazfit Band 5 is an exceptionally budget-friendly fitness tracker reviewed by Tech Advisor that packs surprisingly high-end health features into a compact, 24g lightweight polycarbonate body with an identical design to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. Priced at a modest $49.99 / £44.90, the device stands out by offering premium capabilities like blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring—a feature...Read more

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wareable.com
30/10/2020
Amazfit Band 5 review: A budget fitness tracker with an Alexa bonus

The Wareable review highlights the Amazfit Band 5 as a high-value, budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring reliable Amazon Alexa integration, a high-quality display, and comprehensive tracking metrics similar to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. While praised for its features, the device's sports tracking performance is considered a mixed bag, and the reviewer notes the nearly identical Mi...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
29/04/2021
Review of Huami's Amazfit Band 5 Fitness Tracker - Notebookcheck

The Amazfit Band 5 is a feature-rich, budget-friendly fitness tracker manufactured by Huami that closely mirrors the hardware design of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 but introduces several notable upgrades. It features a 1.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, lacks integrated GPS, and boasts a water resistance rating of 5 ATM. In terms of performance, the tracker provides a solid battery...Read more

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china-gadgets.de
29/09/2022
Amazfit Band 5: Mi Band 5 with Alexa & Blood Oxygen Saturation - China-Gadgets

The Amazfit Band 5 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker manufactured by Huami (the same company behind Xiaomi's popular Mi Band series) that strongly resembles the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 in design and core specifications. It features a 1.1-inch color AMOLED touchscreen display, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, 5 ATM water resistance, and a 125 mAh battery that delivers a strong battery life of...Read more

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heise.de
07/12/2020
Amazfit Band 5 Review: Versatile Fitness Tracker - Heise

The Heise Online review describes the Amazfit Band 5 as a versatile, budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring exceptional two-week battery life, quick magnetic charging, and comprehensive sleep tracking that monitors REM cycles and breathing quality. Conversely, the review identifies significant drawbacks, including a cumbersome, overly long wristband, and a challenging initial...Read more

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stylistme.com
05/09/2020
Amazfit Band 5: The best competitor to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5

The StylistMe review positions the Amazfit Band 5 as a highly competitive and superior alternative to the popular Xiaomi Mi Band 5. Retailing at a budget-friendly price of 24.90 €, this lightweight 12g tracker features a vibrant 1.1-inch AMOLED colour display and a 5 ATM waterproof rating, making it perfectly suited for swimming. Key strengths highlighted in the review include its...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
05/05/2021
Huami Amazfit Band 5 review: between the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 and the Band 6

The Notebookcheck review establishes the Huami Amazfit Band 5 as a highly capable fitness tracker positioned as an enhanced version of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5. A major pro of the device is the inclusion of blood-oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurements and built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant integration via a dedicated microphone. Additionally, it features a crisp 1.1-inch AMOLED...Read more

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lesalexiens.fr
02/11/2020
Amazfit Band 5 Review: The Fitness Tracker That Cuts Corners

The Amazfit Band 5 review from Les Alexiens gives a mixed verdict, highlighting its low-cost SpO2, stress, and heart rate monitoring, along with 11 sports modes and built-in Alexa support, all packed into a light, 1.1-inch AMOLED display design. While offering impressive features for the price, the tracker boasts decent one-to-two-week battery life. However, the review severely...Read more

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esbellsa.com
13 de noviembre de 2023
AMAZFIT Band 5 Review

The Amazfit Band 5 is reviewed as an affordable yet comprehensive smartband that closely resembles the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 in design but stands out by introducing blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring and Amazon Alexa integration. Geared toward fitness enthusiasts on a budget, it supports 11 sports modes, sleep tracking (including naps longer than 20 minutes), stress monitoring, and menstrual...Read more

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elespanol.com
23/10/2020
Amazfit Band 5 Review: A Smart Band with Voice Assistant", "Amazfit Band 5 Review: A Fitness Tracker with Voice Assistant

The El Androide Libre review concludes that the Amazfit Band 5 is a highly competitive, budget-friendly smartband that packs extensive tracking capabilities into a design heavily resembling the Xiaomi Mi Band series. The reviewer notes several key pros, including its impressive value for money, comprehensive health metrics such as blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate, and...Read more

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tuttoandroid.net
08/12/2020
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 vs Amazfit Band 5: differences and which one to buy

This review highlights that the Amazfit Band 5 serves as an enhanced version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Global, sharing the same 1.1-inch AMOLED display, 125 mAh battery, 50-meter water resistance, and general software features. The main pros of the Amazfit Band 5 include the inclusion of an accurate SpO2 blood oxygen saturation sensor and integration with the Zepp companion app, which...Read more

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tecnologici.net
10/12/2020
AMAZFIT Band 5: The REVIEW and comparison with Xiaomi Mi Band 5

The Amazfit Band 5 is a highly capable, low-cost smart band designed as an upgraded counter to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5, featuring a nearly identical physical design, an identical 1.1” AMOLED display, and a 125 mAh battery that lasts up to 15 days in standby or around 10 days under normal usage. While the physical hardware, 11 sports modes, and sleep tracking functionalities remain...Read more

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robadainformatici.it
28/10/2025
Amazfit Band 5 - Full review - Tech Stuff

The Amazfit Band 5 is a highly capable and budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring a lightweight design, weighing just 24 grams with its hypoallergenic TPU strap. It sports a bright 1.1-inch AMOLED touch display with a fingerprint-resistant coating, and provides a stable connection via Bluetooth 5.0 to pair with the comprehensive Zepp companion app. Health monitoring features...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
05/05/2021
Review of the Huami Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker", "Huami Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker review

Overview and Key Features The Amazfit Band 5 serves as an upgraded alternative to the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, maintaining a nearly identical design and hardware profile but distinguishing itself by adding a blood oxygen (SpO2) saturation sensor and integration with Amazon Alexa. Operating via the Zepp app on iOS and Android devices, the tracker features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display...Read more

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