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Amazfit Bip U Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:9 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Amazfit Bip U Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 23 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Technical score

30%

8.2

Review score ( 11 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.2 · based on 23 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. 7 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–¼Worse than 52% of smartwatches
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

24%

6.0

Health

21%

7.1

Fitness

16%

6.0

Battery

14%

5.6

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

6.5

Display & Design

4%

5.2

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 63% of smartwatches
8.2

Review score

Review score
8.2/ 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 78% of models
Grades by review (23)
11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 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 3
✓ explicit
1

6.6%

8.0

androidauthority.com

≈ estimated
2

6.6%

9.0

gsmarena.com

6.6%

9.0

hodinky-365.com

Video reviews 4

3.3%

9.5

Stu’s Reviews

3.3%

8.0

Techniqued

3.3%

6.0

The Product Lab

1.6%

8.0

Gogi Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 78% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Bip U

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

24%

6.0

Health

21%

7.1

Fitness

16%

6.0

Battery

14%

5.6

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

6.5

Display & Design

4%

5.2

Hardware

5.8
Review score
Review score
8.2/ 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 78% of models
Grades by review (23)
11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 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 3
✓ explicit
1

6.6%

8.0

androidauthority.com

≈ estimated
2

6.6%

9.0

gsmarena.com

6.6%

9.0

hodinky-365.com

Video reviews 4

3.3%

9.5

Stu’s Reviews

3.3%

8.0

Techniqued

3.3%

6.0

The Product Lab

1.6%

8.0

Gogi Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Popularity:
Amazfit Bip U has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 93.2% of smartwatches.
10
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
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.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
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
no
Barometer
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% 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.
Distance tracking may depend on phone GPS/app on some models.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
9 days
Battery life
9 days
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 9 days which is longer than that of 60.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
230 mAh
Battery power
230 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 230 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 77.1% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.9% 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
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.
OS detail: Proprietary OS (RTOS).
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
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% 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
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
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% 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
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
1.43 inch
Screen size
1.43 inch
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.43 inch which is larger than the screens of 56.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8.2% 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
302x 320
Resolution
302x 320
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 302x320 which is lower than that of 60.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
308 ppi
Pixel density
308 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 308 ppi which is lower than that of 61.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% 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 U vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 14 g lighter weight
    Weight
    31.0 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (31 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    31.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 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.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • 2 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    9 days
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 9 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    9 days vs 7 days
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 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
  • 63.4% more popular
    Amazfit Bip U has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (10 vs 6.1).
    10 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • 2 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    9 days
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 9 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    9 days vs 7 days
  • 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
  • 14 g lighter weight
    Weight
    31.0 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (31 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    31.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 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
  • 6.5 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    35.5 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (35.5 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    35.5 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 4.1 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    40.9 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (40.9 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    40.9 mm vs 45 mm
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 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
  • 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 route tracking
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 route tracking
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • 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.
  • 20 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    60
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (60 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 60 exercise modes.
    60 vs 80
  • 70 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    230 mAh days
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (230 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    230 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    302 x 320
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 302x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    302x320 vs 352x430
  • 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 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 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.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    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
    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.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

6.0
The Product Lab
≈ estimated
22/07/2021
Hands-on review · fitness features and comparison with rivals
Verdict
Amazfit Bip U gets the job done, but rivals with GPS or a brighter screen are the better buy.
9.5
Stu’s Reviews
≈ estimated
24/12/2020
Hands-on review · running tests and app walkthrough
Verdict
Amazfit Bip U loses some original Bip features, but it is a much better experience overall and the top budget pick.
8.0
Techniqued
≈ estimated
17/10/2020
Hands-on review · features, sports modes and app
Verdict
Amazfit Bip U is a solid budget pick for fitness tracking and everyday smartwatch use.
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Overview video

What reviewers agree on

Based on 11 · 13

Reviewers like the light, comfortable fit, display and activity tracking, but criticise GPS and health readings, and are split on battery.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
05/01/2021
Not graded yet
8.0
androidauthority.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2022
Hands-on review · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a bright, accurate fitness watch that lasts about nine days, though it cannot run apps and its plastic build feels basic.
indiatoday.in
26/10/2020
Not graded yet
thegamerwithkids.com
27/11/2020
Not graded yet
smartzone.de
15/12/2020
Not graded yet
7.0
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
27/09/2021
Hands-on test · Running and display
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a very light watch that suits swimming and daily wear, but without GPS it logged only part of a run in testing.
8.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
04/10/2021
Hands-on test · Sport and health
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a light fitness watch with a clear layout for daily tracking and sports, but its lack of GPS and apps limits outdoor training.
9.0
journaldugeek.com
✓ explicit
26/02/2021
Hands-on test · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a light fitness watch that tracks health day and night, but has no GPS or microphone, and its battery lasted about five days in testing.
planetenumerique.com
22/12/2020
Not graded yet
laurentwillen.be
23/11/2020
Not graded yet
elespanol.com
02/12/2020
Not graded yet
8.0
chollodeportes.com
✓ explicit
22/10/2026
Hands-on test · Compact fitness watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a light smartwatch with responsive touch and good sleep tracking, but has no built-in GPS and a hit-and-miss stress monitor.
9.0
androidiani.com
≈ estimated
05/03/2021
Hands-on review · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a light, well-built watch with a readable screen and many sports modes, but its blood oxygen readings are erratic.
8.0
ceotech.it
≈ estimated
28/01/2021
Review · Sleep and fitness tracking
Verdict
The Amazfit Bip U is a light, comfortable watch with a clear screen and accurate sleep tracking, though notifications need work and it relies on your phone for GPS.

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Amazfit Bip U

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable
  • Lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day (31g)
  • Vibrant and sharp 1.43-inch color display
  • Comprehensive fitness tracking with 60+ sports modes
  • Includes high-end sensors for SpO2 (blood oxygen) and stress monitoring
  • Solid battery life, typically lasting 5 to 9 days
  • 5 ATM water resistance suitable for swimming

What we don't like about Amazfit Bip U

  • No built-in GPS; requires a connected smartphone for location tracking
  • Plastic build and strap can feel 'cheap' or less premium
  • Standard silicone strap may cause skin irritation or rashes for some users
  • No third-party app support (e.g., Spotify or Strava)
  • Lacks an Always-on Display feature
  • Zepp companion app can be buggy or unrefined
  • Cannot make or receive phone calls directly from the watch

Verdict

The Amazfit Bip U is a lightweight budget smartwatch (31g) featuring a 1.43-inch TFT-LCD colour display with 320x302 resolution protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Its core characteristics include 5 ATM water resistance, over 60 sports modes, and an extensive health suite featuring 24/7 heart rate monitoring via the BioTracker 2 PPG sensor, SpO2 blood-oxygen measurement, sleep tracking with REM/nap analysis, stress detection, and the PAI Health Assessment System. Main pros are its comfortable, ultra-light design, vibrant screen quality, and a reliable battery life that lasts up to 9 days on a single charge. However, its primary cons include the lack of built-in GPS (relying instead on a paired smartphone), the absence of an Always-on Display, and a predominantly plastic polycarbonate build that some may find less premium.

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