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Amazfit Bip 5 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Screen size:1.91 inchBattery life:10 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Amazfit Bip 5 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 21 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Technical score

30%

8.0

Review score ( 9 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.0 · based on 21 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 4 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 65% of smartwatches
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

24%

6.9

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

4.6

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

4.8

Connectivity

9%

6.1

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

â–²Better than 62% of smartwatches
8.0

Review score

Review score
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Grades by review (21)
9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
2

8.2%

8.0

tomsguide.com

8.2%

7.6

techgearlab.com

≈ estimated
3

8.2%

7.0

tomsguide.com

6.6%

7.0

zdnet.com

6.6%

7.0

fonearena.com

Video reviews 4

3.3%

9.0

Lim Reviews

3.3%

8.0

Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas

3.3%

8.0

Best Choice Review

3.3%

7.0

TechMishka

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 66% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Bip 5

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

24%

6.9

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

4.6

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

4.8

Connectivity

9%

6.1

Display & Design

4%

8.1

Hardware

6.7
Review score
Review score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Grades by review (21)
9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
2

8.2%

8.0

tomsguide.com

8.2%

7.6

techgearlab.com

≈ estimated
3

8.2%

7.0

tomsguide.com

6.6%

7.0

zdnet.com

6.6%

7.0

fonearena.com

Video reviews 4

3.3%

9.0

Lim Reviews

3.3%

8.0

Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas

3.3%

8.0

Best Choice Review

3.3%

7.0

TechMishka

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
Amazfit Bip 5 has a popularity of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.3% of smartwatches.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
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
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% 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.
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What reviewers say
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
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% 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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What reviewers say
Battery life
10 days
Battery life
10 days
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 10 days which is longer than that of 63.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
8 h
Battery life in training mode
8 h
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 8 h in training mode which is shorter than 73.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.9% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 10 h with GPS on which is shorter than 72.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Battery power
300 mAh
Battery power
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 44.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 6.7% 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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What reviewers say
Operating system
Zepp OS
Operating system
Zepp OS
â–² Better than 60% of models
This smartwatch runs Zepp OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 60.2% of smartwatches and the same as that in 6.5% of smartwatches.
OS detail: Zepp OS (2).
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
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.
Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
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
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
no
Compass
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.91 inch
Screen size
1.91 inch
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.91 inch which is larger than the screens of 94% of smartwatches and equal to those of 1.8% of smartwatches.
Display type
TFT LCD
Display type
TFT LCD
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartwatch uses a TFT LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 74.1% of smartwatches and the same as that of 15.9% of smartwatches.
Resolution
320x 380
Resolution
320x 380
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x380 which is lower than that of 55.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
260 ppi
Pixel density
260 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 260 ppi which is lower than that of 78.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
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 Bip 5 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    HRV may be estimated from sleep/stress methods and not medical-grade.
  • 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.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • 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.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Zepp OS
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Zepp OS (2).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 49.2% more popular
    Amazfit Bip 5 has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (9.13 vs 6.1).
    9.13 vs 6.12
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    HRV may be estimated from sleep/stress methods and not medical-grade.
  • 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.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • 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.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 40 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    120
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (120 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 120 exercise modes.
    120 vs 80
  • 3 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    10 days
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 10 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    10 days vs 7 days
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.51 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.91 inch
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.9 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.91 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 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.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • 19 g lighter weight
    Weight
    26.0 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (26 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    26.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 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.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Zepp OS
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Zepp OS (2).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartwatch uses TFT LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • 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 always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • No swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 10 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 11.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    8 h vs 19.25 h
  • No swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • 10 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 11.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    8 h vs 19.25 h
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartwatch uses TFT LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 66 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    260 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (260 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    260 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    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 smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas
≈ estimated
12/11/2023
Full review · fitness tracking, battery and app
Verdict
Amazfit Bip 5 is an excellent fitness watch for the price, but not a true smartwatch.
7.0
TechMishka
≈ estimated
10/09/2023
Hands-on review · health tracking, GPS, battery and app tests
Verdict
Amazfit Bip 5 is an attractive budget smartwatch with good health tracking, but it lacks the Bip-series spirit.
8.0
Best Choice Review
≈ estimated
03/09/2023
Review · features overview and value for money
Verdict
Amazfit Bip 5 is easy to recommend for budget fitness, though interface lag and limited apps hold it back.
9.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
05/08/2023
Hands-on review · display, features, battery and UI smoothness
Verdict
Amazfit Bip 5 is an affordable smartwatch with a large display, smooth interface and long battery life.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 9 · 13

Reviewers like the GPS, comfortable design and watch faces, are split on display and battery, and fault sleep tracking.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
29/08/2024
Hands-on test · Workouts and sleep
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 5 is a bright, good-looking workout tracker with 120 sport modes, but its sleep tracking misses wake-ups.
wareable.com
13/12/2023
Not graded yet
7.6
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
05/11/2024
Lab test · Battery and GPS
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 5 is a capable first smartwatch, but its GPS is slow to lock on and drains the battery in about six hours.
7.0
zdnet.com
≈ estimated
19/09/2024
Hands-on test · Health and sleep
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 5 suits people focused on health and sleep, with a week-long battery, but its heart-rate readings are not the most precise.
smartzone.de
28/11/2023
Not graded yet
8.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
09/04/2024
Hands-on test · GPS and training
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 5 suits runners, with GPS close to a Garmin Fenix 7, but battery life is only average and heart-rate readings are less reliable in strength training.
9.4
robadainformatici.it
✓ explicit
06/05/2024
Full review · Sports and GPS
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip 5 is a light, sturdy watch whose built-in GPS and roughly 10-day battery suit everyday fitness, though its TFT screen is only average.

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What we like about Amazfit Bip 5

  • Exceptional value for the price point, often cited as a 'best buy' under $100.
  • Large 1.91-inch display that is bright, fluid, and easy to read.
  • Reliable battery life typically lasting 7 to 10 days on a single charge.
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for all-day wear.
  • Integrated Bluetooth calling with a built-in speaker and microphone.
  • Mature Zepp companion app that is easy to navigate and provides extensive health data.

What we don't like about Amazfit Bip 5

  • Plastic build can feel 'cheap' or 'chunky' compared to more premium smartwatches.
  • Sensor accuracy for heart rate and GPS can be inconsistent or off by a notable margin.
  • Limited notification interaction with no support for typing full text replies or voice-to-text.
  • Lack of an Always-On Display (AOD) option, which some users find disappointing.
  • Slow GPS connection times reported by multiple reviewers.
  • Lacks premium features like NFC for mobile payments or local music streaming apps.

Verdict

The Amazfit Bip 5 is an entry-level smartwatch featuring an ultra-large 1.91-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with a 320x380 resolution and 260 PPI, protected by 2.5D tempered glass. It operates on Zepp OS 2.0, providing access to a rich app ecosystem and supporting Bluetooth phone calls via a built-in microphone and speaker. For fitness, it offers over 120 sports modes with smart recognition for seven activities, supported by a four-satellite positioning system (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS). Health tracking includes 24-hour monitoring of heart rate, SpO2, and stress, alongside detailed sleep analysis and Amazon Alexa integration. Key pros include its lightweight 26g design, impressive battery life of up to 10 days (or 26 days in saver mode), and accurate GPS for its price point. However, notable cons include the lack of an AMOLED panel and Always-On Display, a plastic build that can feel budget-oriented, and the absence of NFC for contactless payments.

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