Amazfit Bip U Review - The Best Budget Smartwatch of 2021?
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For heart rate accuracy, check out this guy's channel. th-cam.com/video/3OQ3jzVSkeM/w-d-xo.html
He uses a Polar chest strap for his base readings.
Maybe it's just me, but I'll take a low power always-on display over a slightly clearer one for a watch. I don't need to see the time or notifications in 4k UHD.
The original amazfit bip has gps too. Thats is the reason why i buy that as opposed to the newer bip u.
It's a shame that they released this instead of keeping the trans-reflective LCD but with all the benefits of Bio Tracker 2. I'd prefer so much that over an IPS LCD that can't have AOD, instead it eats the battery for no reason. This wasn't the right compromise to keep the price low at all.
Merry Christmas Stu. Thanks for all the videos throughout the year especially the monthly unboxings.
Thank YOU for watching them all and sticking with me. Another unboxing coming soon... but 2021 is going to have some HUGE reveals and projects that I can’t wait to share with you!
Another great Vid. Merry Christmas Stu
Cheers Craig! Merry Jól! 🥃
You really are the Jeremy Clarkson of tech reviews! Keep up the excellent work!!
Paul Hibbert's end of year video brought your channel to my attention and I'm happy he did because this channel is awesome!
Cheers for the kind words Mike! Glad you enjoy, and welcome to the club 🥃
I never thought going into 2021 I'd still be looking for a replacement for my 2013 pebble watch. Even with this new amazfit they still don't have the featureset I'm really after. I think I've now accepted there will never be another :(
That's why I'm here too. ☹️ I'm amazed there still isn't a good upgrade from my Pebble Steel which I got five years ago for $50.
Amazfit gtr 2 guys!
@@kirk776 I want to be able to reply to messages.
Another Bip line, and another stellar review from Stu. The reviews have been instrumental in my purchases. There's starting to be a tradition here!
*Hay Stu, congrats on 50K Subs (any second now!) another informative video. wishing you and your family a great Christmas, and a successful 2021!!🎄🎁 *
Many thanks in advance 😂 and have an extremely festive Jól! 🥃🥃🥃
I love my Amazfit watches, I've had my GTR for over year now. And my Mrs got me the GTR2 for Christmas, it is a lovely watch indeed. Merry Christmas and thanks for another cracking video
Cheers si! Hope you’re having a festive Jól! The new spate of Amazfit devices has been great... although there’s a hell of a lot of variants now 😂
Merry Christmas mate. Great vid as always!
Thanks for that review Stu.
I already have the Apple Watch Series 3 which is non-cellular.
I like the idea of the BIP U and BIP U Pro.
The price point is definitely a game changer against the more expensive types of smart watch and the fact that it’s also waterproof is a good thing and I feel that I will be recommending it to my friends.
I might even get one myself.
Thanks for an interesting review.👍
The best (non-specialist) HR monitor for baseline comparisons is the Polar H10 chest strap - regarded by many as the industry standard, and currently available for £65 (if not fussy about colour).
I have watch your video now for 5he first time you make me laugh, I like you so I will subscribe immediately.
Merry Chrimbo Stu!
And to you! 👍🥃
Big up from Scotland 👍. Will buy one when I get some cash
How does it measure up now in May 2022? Still worth getting or is there a better choice now?
i love your videos Stu!
Cheers Hal!
I opted to buy the bip s, the transflective screen is one of my favourite features and the music controls was pretty much the only upgrade I needed compared to my bip
I bought a pace and love the transflective screen as well, the way you can see the info without having a beacon of light on your arm, plus always on display and longer battery life.
A lot of the Amazfit lineup had those displays at the start... stratos as well 👍
Hello Stu. Have just purchased the Amazfit Bip U based on your fine review. Was wondering how I could upgrade on my current wearable when I came across this review. Thank you so much for explaining all tech stuff so clearly so that old duffers like me (62yrs old now) can understand. I've watched your reviews quite a bit over the years as I find this 21st Century tech fascinating. Your reviews are great and for some reason, you always remind me of Jeremy Clarkson. I like him too! Thanks Stu for all your videos and advice. I'm certain I will enjoy my new watch.
Thanks for the kind words Simon!
@@StusReviewsUK You're welcome. 😎👍
Answer to your question.
Hi Stu, this is the brand used in gyms, so I would guess it is reasonably accurate (Polar H9 Heart Rate Sensor). I have an older version of this with a watch and this works with most gym equipment. It was always giving me the same data wirelessly as compared to if you held the gym equipment sensors. I hope this at least points you in the right direction. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas sir! I was really interested in this for my wife until no GPS, shame ☹️
Have a festive Jól! And I agree... although there’s always the bip U pro for the mrs! 😂
Hi Stu, great review. Can I ask if you experience any WhatsApp or call notification issue or lag when using the Zepp app with Bip U? Will Bip U be able to auto reconnect to your phone if you go out of range and then come back in range again?
No issues with notifications that I noticed and it does indeed reconnect when going out of range and coming back 👍
@@StusReviewsUK Thanks for the information, appreciate it!
I think for the heart rate, you can compare it with any automatic BP measurement device from the pharmacy, usually, the automatic BP measurement have heart rate monitoring too.
Do you prefer this or the amazfit band 5?
Oh and Merry Christmas.
What do you have to say about Bip U Pro?
I can tell you from personal experience the most accurate heart rate monitor is the Apple Watch, I got SVT, a condition where you heart beats rapidly all of a sudden no matter what you are doing, in 2019 and went to hospital in an ambulance twice with it, and my Apple Watch series 1 showed the exact same heart rate as all the monitors the Paramedics and the hospital had. If that helps you? Even the Paramedics were impressed with its accuracy.
My Bip U says Storage almost full sync data immediately. But even after I sync my data it keeps displaying this message. What can I do to fix this?
How accurate it's sleep tracker??
Day time sleep tracker??
Hi All, if anyone has th e experience... When I start the exercise eg running, on the watch, does it automaticaly uses the GPS on the phone for the tracking of the exercise, or do I have to also set this at the beginning of every exercise on the phone? (why do I ask - I have often my phone hidden in my bag, so it is very unpractical, to start the exercise on the phone, thats why I want the smartwatch)
Does it have workout mode separately?
Not interested in the Bip or any other tracker, just watching this for fun. Really enjoying your Jeremy Clarkson review style. lol
I appreciate you 🥃!
I absolutely loved my original bip. Big shame they've chosen a different screen technology for this new version as it removes my two favourite features of the original bip, the incredible battery life and the always on display. Still quite impressed they've managed to keep the price low considering the other new features however.
Millennials want bright & shiny... LOL
Mi watch lite vs amazfit bip U. Which is better?
Its like watching the tech version of the grand tour
Great review.
I chose the Honor Watch ES. The Bip U doesn't have always on screen display and Honor/Huawei app is more reliable.
I like the spec of the honor ES... just not the form factor! The screen just looks a little too stretched IMO! But, as with all wearables... style is subjective!
@@StusReviewsUK I agree. I'm going to try the Bip U (the form factor is the reason - I also have a thin wrist). The on screen - is it responsive/quick to wrist movement? Thank you
I still wish they change the message notification to the way pebble was, meaning display the content of last message received instead of '2nd message received' or '3rd message received'.
It's the way it shows on the phone too right? Whatsapp groups msgs sometimes. I think there should be a work around
Not even watched it yet and given you thumbs up!! 😂😂Sorry can’t help myself 👍👍👍🕺
And you sir deserve a fine glass of whisky 🥃
how to synchronize it with sleep as android?
The amazfit HR IS one of the best and if you want to get the best out of it you should were it higher and tight on your arm (not like in the video)
Where I wear it is fine for standard HR providing you’re wearing it correctly and not too loose. However for a SP02 rating it need to be higher up the arm like said, which is why I slide it up when showing the sp02 bit 😉
merry christmas everyone
And a festive Jól to you as well! 🥃🎄👍
Happy enough with my amazfit band 5. Change my mind
I’m not going to... the band 5 is great!
Unless you want that bigger screen 😉
Can you answer calls and WhatsApp texts from the watch ?
I really don't care about a crisper display. To me, this isn't a great successor to the Bip and Bip S. If there was a Bip 2 with all the new bio trackers (BioTracker™ 2 PPG) and functions BUT with the trans-reflective LCD, that would be a dream device!
I used the GTS for a while, ditched the original Bip for it. A few months later, I went back to the Bip, because I don't have to sacrifice battery life if I want AOD. Maybe I should buy a Bip S to have better sensors, although still not as good as what the U has.
I'll just keep my Amazfit Band 5 which has an OLED screen and pretty much all the features of the Bip U Pro? except for GPS but it's cheaper so it's fine
The band 5 is great, but if you wanted that larger display, the U is the way to go 👌
@@StusReviewsUK Well yeah but to me the OLED display on Band 5 makes up for it, it's very bright, vivid and blacks are true blacks 👍
Personally I can't stand smartbands, I think the smartwatch form factor is worth more on its own
I think you missed the point why people love original bip. Allways on display and 30 day battery are the best features. There is no single watch that can duplicate that.
I’m not sure I did... I actually said i would miss those particular features, and it’s a shame they aren’t in the bip u, and that it’s a trade off between the two with each holding its own for different reasons! So I’m not sure where you’re coming from with that 🧐
But when it comes to modern spec at the same value, the bip U is in a different weight class with it’s faster and more in depth feature set along with that far better display.
There’s a reason they’re still selling the bip tho, because it’s still a babe. 👌
@@StusReviewsUK at this point I had to much scotch to discuss my opinion with you 😀. You are good reviewer Stu really enjoy your videos have good 2021.
I disagree for "best of 2021". The always-on-display and 30+ day battery life (and GPS) were the giant killer features of the original Bip. The Bip U is now just like any other entry-level watch from any manufacturer. All unique features removed. Average battery life and no always-on makes this release pointless. It will be discontinued by 2022.
Yeah like i said - it’s a trade off between the two. I loved the original features like you - but the new spec is solid and the greater fitness capabilities are top notch. In my opinion - The original bip no longer cuts it in that department in comparison
My wife has just popped out for our shopping and I've forgotten to tell her to get some eggs for my breakfast on Sunday.
Wrong chat.
maybe we should wait for 2020 to end before ranking stuff from the future.. unless you have some sort of time machine..
Well, i do cover my bottom and say ‘it is.. for now’ 😉 ill revisit if something comes along.
Oh and I do have a time machine.
@@StusReviewsUK haha.. I guess you could call the bip a time machine since it's a sort of machine that tells time..
😂 if that’s the case... I’ve got quite a few time machines laying around. I’ve changed the title to a preemptive ? Rather than a stating ! From your feedback 👍
@@StusReviewsUK haha.. Huge change.. Merry Christmas!
@@lulul and to you 🥃👍
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For a precise heart rate measurement get a Polar H9 or H10 (www.polar.com/en/products/heart-rate-sensors ) - it connects to Bluetooth to your smartphone. It can be used with many apps, but I suggest you try Polar Flow (bit.ly/38y6PlH ) - it's fantastic.
I second that. Polar's HR sensors have been probably the most commonly used sensors by runners and cyclists for years.
Wish I had seen this video before I bought the Apple Watch Series 6.
Amazing
Wasn't the original bip ip67?
It’s ip68, and Amazfit state that it’s fine for ‘accidental submersion’ but shouldn’t be used in water for extended periods 👍
Losing always-on mode AND a shorter battery life, seems more like a downgrade than anything else. I'm in the market for something to replace my original Bip since the battery isn't what it used to be 3 years ago and I'm seriously disappointed that even after all this time it's still the best budget smartwatch on the market.
There may be an alternative... hang fire for an episode coming soon...
Will be keeping my Amazfit Bip with always-on display with a month battery. No way would I Downgrade from an always-on watch that lasts a month, to a watch that only lasts a week and doesn't have always-on.
What a disappointing product 'update'.
Is that a 4ocean bracelet?
Good spot 👌
@@StusReviewsUK thanks stu my man
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