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Amazfit GTR 4 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:14 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit GTR 4 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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Score components

70%

8.0

Technical score

30%

8.2

Review score ( 5 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.2 · 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. 29 more reviews are not scored yet.
▲Better than 87% of smartwatches
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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%

6.7

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

9.6

Smart features

12%

6.5

Connectivity

9%

8.1

Display & Design

4%

7.0

Hardware

▲Better than 86% 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
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Grades by review (17)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 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 2
✓ explicit
2
Video reviews 4
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 79% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit GTR 4

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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%

6.7

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

9.6

Smart features

12%

6.5

Connectivity

9%

8.1

Display & Design

4%

7.0

Hardware

8.0
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (17)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 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 2
✓ explicit
2
Video reviews 4
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 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
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Popularity:
Amazfit GTR 4 has a popularity of 9.5 points, which is higher than 89.1% of smartwatches.
9.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.5
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
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% 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
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
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
14 days
Battery life
14 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
44 h
Battery life in training mode
44 h
This smartwatch lasts 44 h in training mode which is longer than 88.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.5% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
25 h
Battery life with GPS on
25 h
This smartwatch lasts 25 h with GPS on which is longer than 64% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.2% of smartwatches.
44 in balanced, 52 hours in power saving.
Battery power
475 mAh
Battery power
475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 475 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 89.6% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.6% of smartwatches.
Charge time
117 min
Charge time
117 min
This smartwatch charges in 117 min which is faster than 57.5% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 117 minutes.
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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.
OS detail: Zepp OS (3.5).
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
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
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
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
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
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% 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
yes
Compass
yes
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.43 inch
Screen size
1.43 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
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Pixel density
461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
2 GB
Internal storage
2 GB
This smartwatch uses 2 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 60.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
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 GTR 4 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    This smartwatch offers 14 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 24.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    44 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (44 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    44 h vs 19.25 h
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • 13.6% better value for money
    Amazfit GTR 4 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.54 vs 7.5).
    8.54 vs 7.52
  • 55.7% more popular
    Amazfit GTR 4 has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (9.53 vs 6.1).
    9.53 vs 6.12
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    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
    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
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie 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.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 72 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    152
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (152 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 152 exercise modes.
    152 vs 80
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    This smartwatch offers 14 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • 24.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    44 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (44 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    44 h vs 19.25 h
  • 175 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    475 mAh days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (475 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    475 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 5 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    25 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (25 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    44 in balanced, 52 hours in power saving.
    25 h vs 20 h
  • 3 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    117 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (117 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 117 minutes.
    117 min vs 120 min
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • 135 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    466 x 466
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    466x466 vs 352x430
  • 11 g lighter weight
    Weight
    34.0 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (34 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    34.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 1 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10.60 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.6 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    10.60 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, nylon
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, nylon for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, nylon vs silicone
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    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
    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
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Zepp OS (3.5).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 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.
  • 4 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.0 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 4 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.0 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

4.0
The Quantified Scientist
✓ explicit
27/03/2023
Hands-on review · workouts, GPS and sleep tests
Verdict
The Amazfit GTR 4 looks good, but its heart rate, GPS and sleep tracking are not reliable enough to recommend for sport.
9.0
The Tech Playoffs
≈ estimated
18/03/2023
Two-week review · battery, workouts and daily use
Verdict
The Amazfit GTR 4 offers battery life and features that compete with more expensive smartwatches.
8.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
28/09/2022
Full review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
The Amazfit GTR 4 is packed with features and good value, but sleep tracking, Alexa and paid watch faces hold it back.
8.0
Wearholic
≈ estimated
27/09/2022
Heart rate accuracy test · against a Garmin and a pulse oximeter
Verdict
Amazfit GTR 4 reads heart rate accurately at rest, though only resting results were tested.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 5 · 12

Reviewers like the battery, design, display and sports modes, but are split on the apps and criticise contactless payments.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazfit GTR 4

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 7–14 days depending on usage.
  • High-quality, bright 1.43-inch AMOLED display with excellent outdoor visibility.
  • Premium design and build quality featuring an aluminum alloy frame.
  • Dual-band GPS with fast signal locking and reliable outdoor tracking.
  • Smooth and responsive user interface powered by Zepp OS 2.0.
  • Strong value for the price compared to Apple and Samsung alternatives.
  • Extensive fitness tracking options with over 150 supported sports modes.

What we don't like about Amazfit GTR 4

  • Heart rate sensor exhibits significant lag and inaccuracy during high-intensity intervals (HIIT).
  • Limited third-party app ecosystem compared to Wear OS or watchOS.
  • Lack of NFC for contactless payments in many regions.
  • No support for popular music streaming services like Spotify for offline playback.
  • Notifications are largely read-only with very limited quick-reply options.
  • Sleep tracking can be inconsistent, sometimes failing to detect awake periods accurately.
  • Issues with 'skin detection' for users with tattoos, which can prevent sensors from activating.

Verdict

The Amazfit GTR 4 is a versatile smartwatch featuring a premium aluminum alloy frame and a vibrant 1.43-inch HD AMOLED display with anti-glare technology. It is powered by a 475mAh battery providing up to 14 days of typical usage and utilizes the BioTracker 4.0 PPG sensor for 24/7 health monitoring, including heart rate, SpO2, and stress tracking. Key pros include its industry-first dual-band circularly polarized GPS for superior accuracy, over 150 sports modes with automatic recognition of 8 activities, and built-in Alexa with Bluetooth calling capabilities. However, notable cons include a limited third-party app ecosystem through Zepp OS, the lack of contactless payment support, and reported lag in heart rate tracking during high-intensity workouts.

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