Should You Buy an Amazfit WatchMany of Amazfit's smartwatches and fitness trackers are good enough alternatives to the well-known wearable brand However, not all Amazfit watches are created equal, and furthermore, models range in price, so it's a good idea to do a little research before buying

Tom's Guide has tested a number of Amazfit devices, from the $79 Amazfit Bip to the $229 Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Amazfit has also reviewed the Amazfit Band 5, a $39 fitness tracker with built-in Amazon Alexa

Amazfit makes some of the best smartwatches and best fitness trackers, but their devices usually rank lower in our rankings That's because compared to the Apple Watch 7, for example, the Amazfit doesn't have a dedicated app store or the option to send messages from the wrist

Instead, Amazfit watches prioritize health tracking and long battery life For example, the Amazfit T-Rex has a battery life of 20 days; other things to consider when buying an Amazfit watch include

Amazfit offers several product lines to meet the needs and budgets of different users The flagship line is the GTS/GTR series, which includes an "S" screw-shaped watch like the best Apple Watch models and a more traditional "R" round face watch These models are usually launched with the latest Amazfit features; Amazfit also offers a "Pro" version of the latest GTR series with a larger display and functional speakers

Amazfit's Bip line is behind many of the better, less expensive smartwatches, making it wallet-friendly and a good first wearable the Bip is not as feature-rich as the GTS/GTR series, but it is a basic, long-lasting battery-powered It functions as a basic fitness tracker with a long-lasting battery There are several variations, all under $100

Amazfit also offers the best GPS watches and the best running watches; the T-Rex line is a limited selection of ultra-rugged watches designed for any adventure If you're taking up outdoor sports or simply need something durable, you'll get the most out of the T-Rex

Finally, Amazfit makes one of the best inexpensive fitness trackers; the Amazfit Band 5 is a traditional-looking activity meter with a bright color display and 15-day battery life

The saturated fitness and health tracking hardware market is dominated by the best Fitbit devices, the best Garmin watches, and flagship smartwatches from Apple and Samsung Amazfit's companion app and wellness platform, Zepp, has managed to catch up

With over 150 workout types, the Amazfit watch can be used for virtually any type of exercise The presets range from traditional cardio machines and swimming in a pool to esports and stretching Regular walking, running, indoor cycling, and yoga are preset on all Amazfit devices

Zepp Health offers some unique incentives compared to other health tracking platforms The service uses Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) scores, which may remind some of the Activity Zone Minute tool found in Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Charge 5 The goal is to earn and maintain at least 100 PAI points over a seven-day period, which is not difficult as long as you exercise regularly

In addition to physical activity metrics, Amazfit watches can track SpO2, sleep, stress, menstrual cycle, and even body temperature on the GTR 3 series Most models allow you to take on-demand measurements whenever you want to see how your body is doing

However, you will need the Zepp Health app on your smartphone to check most metrics The app stores data on everything from stride length and calories burned to training load and weight If you want to track your fitness goals, you can also manually enter your body size; Apple and Samsung watches display more wellness data directly on your wrist

Amazfit's general smartwatch features (other than fitness tracking) are cobbled together Several models are equipped with Alexa, allowing you to whisper Alexa commands to your wrist like James Bond Many Alexa skills are available, such as weather forecasts and changing settings on Alexa-enabled devices; we'd love to know how you use Alexa on your Amazfit watch

There are mixed experiences with mirror notifications In general, you can decide whether or not you want notifications of phone calls pushed to your wrist and whether or not you want to preview the content of those notifications As one of the best smartwatches for Android and iOS, the GTS/GTR series can answer calls regardless of the connected smartphone, although it cannot reply to messages Still, the Apple watch is for iPhone users, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung's Best Watch are for Samsung smartphone users

Similarly, Amazfit watches lack the app store found in watchOS and Wear OS software Apps for productivity and music appreciation are limited to Zepp-branded apps

Amazfit watches win big on battery life If you rarely want to think about charging your smartwatch, you should buy an Amazfit watch the Amazfit Bip Lite is the Amazfit watch with the best overall battery life, with up to 45 days of continuous use the Amazfit T-Rex Pro has up to 18 days, 45 hours of active GPS use; the Amazfit Band 5 lasts 15 days and the Amazfit GTS/GTR 3 series 14 days

Only certain Garmin watches designed for several days of GPS last as long as Amazfit watches; Fitbit devices last up to a week, Apple and Samsung up to two days

If battery life and budget are priorities, Amazfit watches are worth buying; Amazfit is catching up to the top wearable brands more than almost any other inexpensive smartwatch or fitness band, especially in health features

That said, if you value general smartwatch functionality and don't mind frequent charging, there are better options than Amazfit watches Be sure to check out our smartwatch buying guide to find the right device for you