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Amazfit Zepp Z review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:15 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit Zepp Z Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit Zepp Z
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.9

Reviews score

10%

5.8

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 50% of smartwatches
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

6.3

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

7.7

Battery

14%

6.1

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

2.5

Hardware

â–²Better than 61%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 10
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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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.9

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
10 reviews + 3 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 59%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Amazfit Zepp Z

Based on 9 · 3

Reviewers like its light build, long battery life and solid health tracking, but notifications feel limited and music support disappoints.
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Zepp Z

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

6.3

Health

21%

9.2

Fitness

16%

7.7

Battery

14%

6.1

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

2.5

Hardware

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.5
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
15 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 15 days on a charge, which is longer than 83% of Smartwatches and the same as 3.9% of Smartwatches.
Up to 30 days in Long Battery Life mode.
Battery life in training mode
48 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 48 h on a charge, which is longer than 88.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.5% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
8 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 8 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 82.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
340 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 340 mAh battery, which is larger than 58.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.4% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Zepp OS
This smartwatch runs Zepp OS, which is more advanced than the system in 58.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 7.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.39 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.39 inch screen, which is smaller than 51.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 9% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
454x 454
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454 which is higher than that of 76.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
462 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 462 ppi, which is higher than 91.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 4.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
500 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 500 nits, which is lower than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 13.6% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0.256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0.256 GB of internal storage, which is less than 65.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.7% of Smartwatches.
256 MB internal storage.
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 Zepp Z vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 8 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (15 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 30 days in Long Battery Life mode.
    15 days vs 7 days
  • 28 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (48 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    48 h vs 20 h
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • 8 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (15 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 30 days in Long Battery Life mode.
    15 days vs 7 days
  • 28 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (48 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    48 h vs 20 h
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium vs polycarbonate
  • 136 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    462 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    leather vs silicone
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    454x454 vs 360x360
  • 0.95 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (10.8 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    10.75 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 13 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    8 h vs 21 h
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • 22.7% lower sentiment score
    5.8 vs 7.5
  • 22.7% lower sentiment score
    5.8 vs 7.5
  • 2.82x more expensive
    Amazfit Zepp Z is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£310 vs £110).
    £310 vs £110
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Amazfit Zepp Z has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.54 vs 7.8).
    7.54 vs 7.76
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • 1 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2020
    2020 vs 2021
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 13 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    8 h vs 21 h
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • 10 °C lower heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a lower temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C
  • 3.4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    45.9 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 0.01 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.39 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 93.6% less internal storage
    This smartwatch has less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0.3 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    256 MB internal storage.
    0.256 GB vs 4 GB

Video reviews

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

9.0
Gary Budget Watch Reviews
≈ estimated
03/04/2023
Long-term test · 9 months of gym and running use
Verdict
Amazfit Zepp Z is strongly recommended as an affordable watch for basic workout tracking and all-day heart rate monitoring.
7.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
06/01/2021
Hands-on review · comparison with GTR 2 and daily use
Verdict
Amazfit Zepp Z feels good on the wrist, but without internal music storage, the premium price is hard to justify.
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
androidcentral.com
✓ explicit
10/12/2020
Three-week test · Health smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a well-built health watch with a great crown and strong haptics, but notifications are poorly handled and it has no third-party apps.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
11/11/2021
Hands-on review · Round smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a stylish watch with almost a week of battery life and built-in GPS, but its fitness tracking and missing app support hold it back.
7.0
androidauthority.com
✓ explicit
17/11/2020
Hands-on review · Classic titanium watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a stylish titanium watch with nearly a week of battery, but unreliable health tracking and no third-party apps hold it back.
9.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
29/12/2020
Daily-use review · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a premium-feeling watch with a bright screen and about two weeks of battery, though setup and some software are still rough.
7.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
18/12/2020
Full review · Style and fitness
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a stylish, long-lasting watch that works better as a fitness tracker than a sports watch, with few smart features.
7.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
30/01/2021
Hands-on test · Classic watch design
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a light, elegant watch with a rotating crown and leather strap for buyers who care about looks, though its interface still lacks polish.
7.4
lecafedugeek.fr
✓ explicit
02/03/2021
Full test · Titanium smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a light titanium watch for work and evenings, with accurate heart tracking and 8 to 13 days of battery, but not a real sports watch.
8.0
elespanol.com
≈ estimated
19/12/2020
Hands-on review · Titanium smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a titanium watch that looks high-end and has a pleasant crown, but it offers little technology, with no music storage and no app installs.
8.5
batista70phone.com
✓ explicit
10/02/2021
Hands-on review · Elegant smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Zepp Z is a light, refined watch that lasts about 10 days per charge, but it has no Wi-Fi or NFC and can't answer calls.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit Zepp Z

  • Premium build quality featuring a polished titanium alloy body and lightweight design
  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 7 to 15 days on a single charge depending on usage
  • Bright and vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED display with excellent sunlight visibility
  • Classic and sophisticated aesthetic that mimics traditional high-end timepieces
  • Supports universal wireless Qi charging and comes with a high-quality leather strap
  • Smooth user interface performance with a responsive rotatable crown for navigation

What customers don't like about Amazfit Zepp Z

  • Inaccurate health tracking, specifically regarding heart rate, sleep stages, and step counts
  • Basic notification system that does not allow users to reply to messages or sync dismissals with a phone
  • Lack of a third-party app ecosystem or internal storage for music playback
  • High price point compared to similar models like the Amazfit GTR 2 which offer similar features for less
  • Confusing hardware design with a non-functional 'inert' top button included only for symmetry
  • Inconsistent performance of the voice assistant and GPS signal acquisition

Verdict

The Amazfit Zepp Z is a premium smartwatch featuring a 45.9mm unibody TC4 titanium alloy case, a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454x454 resolution and 326 PPI, and a 340mAh battery that delivers up to 15 days of typical use. Key characteristics include a classic analog aesthetic with a brown leather strap, a rotatable crown for navigation, and built-in GPS and GLONASS. Its main pros are the high-quality durable build, lightweight 40g design, and an exceptionally bright 550-nit always-on display. However, common cons include the lack of a speaker for taking calls, no internal music storage, and a limited software ecosystem that lacks third-party app support and interactive notification replies.

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