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Amazfit Bip S Lite Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Screen size:1.28 inchBattery life:30 daysDisplay type:Transflective LCD

Amazfit Bip S Lite Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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Score components

70%

5.2

Technical score

30%

7.7

Review score ( 10 · 7)

Review score 30% · 7.7 · based on 17 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.
â–¼Worse than 75% of smartwatches
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
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Score components

24%

4.0

Health

21%

6.2

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

4.0

Smart features

12%

3.0

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

4.1

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 81% of smartwatches
7.7

Review score

Review score
7.7/ 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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Grades by review (17)
10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 7 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 7
✓ explicit
3
≈ estimated
4
Video reviews 6
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 53% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Bip S Lite

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
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Score components:

24%

4.0

Health

21%

6.2

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

4.0

Smart features

12%

3.0

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

4.1

Hardware

5.2
Review score
Review score
7.7/ 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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Grades by review (17)
10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 7 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 7
✓ explicit
3
≈ estimated
4
Video reviews 6
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
Amazfit Bip S Lite has a popularity of 8.6 points, which is higher than 79% of smartwatches.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
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Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Brand name
Amazfit
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 66.8% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 70% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
30 days
Battery life
30 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 30 days which is longer than that of 96.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Up to 45 days in basic watch mode.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
200 mAh
Battery power
200 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
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Zepp OS
Operating system
Zepp OS
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.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
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
no
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
?
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.28 inch
Screen size
1.28 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
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
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
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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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Internal storage
0 GB
This smartwatch uses 0 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 73.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.4% of smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Amazfit Bip S Lite vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 23 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    30 days
    This smartwatch offers 30 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 45 days in basic watch mode.
    30 days vs 7 days
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Zepp OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 15 g lighter weight
    Weight
    30.0 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (30 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    30.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • 6.7 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    35.3 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (35.3 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    35.3 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Amazfit Bip S Lite is cheaper than the average smartwatch (£45 vs £130).
    £45 vs £130
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 23 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    30 days
    This smartwatch offers 30 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 45 days in basic watch mode.
    30 days vs 7 days
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 15 g lighter weight
    Weight
    30.0 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (30 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    30.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • 6.7 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    35.3 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (35.3 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    35.3 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Zepp OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Amazfit Bip S Lite has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.17 vs 7.5).
    7.17 vs 7.52
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 66 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    14
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (14 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    14 vs 80
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    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
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (200 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 45 days in basic watch mode.
    200 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    Transflective LCD
    This smartwatch uses Transflective LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 132 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    194 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
    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
    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
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    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
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No passcode
    Passcode
    no
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 67.8% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No gesture control
    Gesture control
    no
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 77.7% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 4 GB less storage
    Internal storage
    0 GB
    This smartwatch offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    No local user storage for apps/media
    0 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    July 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

8.0
StevealiciousTech
≈ estimated
03/06/2021
Hands-on review · fitness, sleep and app tests
Verdict
Amazfit Bip S Lite is a good fitness tracker for the money, but disappointing if you expect a full smartwatch.
9.0
Rohit Raj Gupta
≈ estimated
08/08/2020
Hands-on review · 48 hours of daily use
Verdict
Amazfit Bip S Lite is light, comfortable and well finished, with strong sunlight visibility and good battery life for a budget tracker.
Brand video
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 10 · 7

Reviewers love how light and comfortable it is and the battery life, but criticise the lack of GPS and weak alerts.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
indianexpress.com
✓ explicit
13/08/2020
Hands-on review · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip S Lite is a sturdy, light fitness watch for beginners, held back by a dull screen and no built-in GPS.
8.0
techpp.com
✓ explicit
24/08/2020
Three-week test · Fitness tracker
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip S Lite is a light, always-on fitness tracker with accurate step and workout data and long battery life, but without GPS or swim tracking.
7.0
business-standard.com
≈ estimated
04/08/2020
Review · Beginner fitness wearable
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip S Lite is a simple first smartwatch for people moving up from a fitness band, held back by a dull screen and patchy activity tracking.
8.6
robadainformatici.it
✓ explicit
28/10/2025
Full review · Simple fitness watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip S Lite is a good first smartwatch for tracking workouts and reading notifications, though its basic screen and missing blood oxygen sensor hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazfit Bip S Lite

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting up to 30 days on a single charge depending on usage.
  • Highly legible transflective always-on display, which performs exceptionally well in direct sunlight.
  • Extremely lightweight and comfortable design (approx. 30g), making it ideal for 24/7 wear and sleep tracking.
  • Reliable 5 ATM water resistance, suitable for swimming in pools or open water.
  • Excellent value for money as an entry-level fitness tracker.

What we don't like about Amazfit Bip S Lite

  • Lack of built-in GPS, requiring a tethered smartphone connection for accurate route tracking.
  • Limited 'smart' functionality; users cannot reply to notifications, and there is no speaker or microphone for calls.
  • Software experience can be unrefined, with users noting a cluttered companion app (Zepp) and basic notification management.
  • Display resolution is low (176x176 pixels), leading to noticeable pixelation and thick surrounding bezels.
  • Inconsistent sleep and heart rate tracking accuracy reported by some users during high-intensity activities.

Verdict

The Amazfit Bip S Lite is an ultra-lightweight smartwatch weighing just 30g, featuring a 1.28-inch transflective always-on colour display with a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels and Corning Gorilla 3 protection. Key characteristics include 5 ATM water resistance, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, and support for 14 sports modes, all powered by a 200mAh battery that offers up to 30 days of typical use. Its primary advantages are exceptional battery life, high outdoor visibility under direct sunlight, and a comfortable, budget-friendly design. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of built-in GPS (relying on a connected smartphone for tracking), the inability to track swimming despite its waterproof rating, and a display that can appear dim or low-resolution indoors.

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