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Amazfit Ares Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Screen size:1.28 inchBattery life:14 daysDisplay type:Transflective LCD

Amazfit Ares Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Technical score

30%

7.4

Review score ( 1 · 1)

Review score 30% · 7.4 · based on 1 written review + 1 video
1 written review + 1 video count as 1.5 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 52% of smartwatches
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

24%

5.1

Health

21%

8.3

Fitness

16%

6.4

Battery

14%

4.8

Smart features

12%

4.7

Connectivity

9%

7.4

Display & Design

4%

6.6

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 51% of smartwatches
7.4

Review score

Review score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Grades by review (2)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

20%

9.0

xiaomidna.com

Video reviews 1

10%

7.0

Espritnewgen

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 65% of smartwatches
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    N/A~ £55

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Ares

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

24%

5.1

Health

21%

8.3

Fitness

16%

6.4

Battery

14%

4.8

Smart features

12%

4.7

Connectivity

9%

7.4

Display & Design

4%

6.6

Hardware

6.2
Review score
Review score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Grades by review (2)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

20%

9.0

xiaomidna.com

Video reviews 1

10%

7.0

Espritnewgen

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Amazfit Ares has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 70.7% of smartwatches.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Brand name
Amazfit
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 66.8% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
14 days
Battery life
14 days
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 76.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 9.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
23 h
Battery life in training mode
23 h
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 23 h in training mode which is longer than 58.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
23 h
Battery life with GPS on
23 h
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 23 h with GPS on which is longer than 59.9% of smartwatches.
Battery power
200 mAh
Battery power
200 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.3% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.3% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.28 inch
Screen size
1.28 inch
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.28 inch which is smaller than the screens of 78.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 5.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
Transflective LCD
Display type
Transflective LCD
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This smartwatch uses a Transflective LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 65.1% of smartwatches and the same as that of 2.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
176x 176
Resolution
176x 176
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 176x176 which is lower than that of 93.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
194 ppi
Pixel density
194 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 194 ppi which is lower than that of 94.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Amazfit Ares vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 14 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 14 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • 3 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    23 h
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (23 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    23 h vs 20 h
  • 3.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    23 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (23 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    23 h vs 19.25 h
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    Transflective LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartwatch uses Transflective LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • No passcode
    Passcode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 67.8% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • 6.12x less popular
    Amazfit Ares has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 100 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    200 mAh days
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (200 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    200 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    Transflective LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartwatch uses Transflective LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • 2.4 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    14.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    14.00 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 132 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    194 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (194 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    194 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    176 x 176
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 176x176, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    176x176 vs 352x430
  • 0.12 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.28 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.28 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 10.6 mm taller watch height
    Height
    55.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (55.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    55.6 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4.5 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.5 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.5 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    Octagonal case with square display.
    square vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No passcode
    Passcode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 67.8% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazfit Ares

  • Excellent battery life lasting up to 14 days under normal usage.
  • Rugged and durable build quality suitable for outdoor activities.
  • Extensive fitness tracking with 70 different sports modes.
  • Highly affordable pricing, often considered a great 'bang for the buck'.
  • Built-in GPS allows for activity tracking without a smartphone.
  • Reflective always-on display remains clearly visible under direct sunlight.

What we don't like about Amazfit Ares

  • Language issues, with some units being locked to Chinese and difficult to switch to English.
  • Heart rate monitoring can be inconsistent, especially during high-intensity intervals.
  • Limited smart features compared to premium rivals (e.g., no NFC for payments).
  • App ecosystem and third-party integrations (like Strava or Google Fit) can be buggy.
  • Unreliable customer service and warranty support reported by many users.

Verdict

The Amazfit Ares is a rugged, sports-focused smartwatch featuring a durable polycarbonate body and a 1.28-inch square transflective always-on color touch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Weighing 48g, it offers 5ATM water resistance and supports 70 different sports modes, including advanced performance analysis via the Firstbeat algorithm for metrics like VO2 Max and recovery time. Key technical specs include a 200mAh battery providing up to 14 days of typical use (or 90 days in basic watch mode), built-in GPS/GLONASS, and a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor. Main pros include its exceptional outdoor visibility due to the reflective screen, impressive battery longevity, and comprehensive fitness tracking at a highly competitive price point. Notable cons are its relatively bulky and utilitarian aesthetic, a lower-resolution display compared to AMOLED alternatives, and limited smart features beyond basic notifications.

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