Amazfit bip s
Huami already teased the Amazfit Bip S on Instagram a few weeks ago. The new smartwatch was finally presented at this year's CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. As was already foreseeable, the Bip S is not a reinvention, but a polished update of the one that appeared in 2017 Amazfit Bip .
Colorful design
Extensive design changes were not made. However, the choice of colors has been expanded. In addition to plain black, the smartwatch is available in the colors red-orange, white-rock and warm-pink.
The rectangular watch case remains, but is now officially waterproof up to 5ATM. The smartwatch can cope with everyday contact with water. But you shouldn't dive with it. There is another small change in the weight. Announced as "ultra-lightweight", the Bip S is slightly lighter than the original model at 31g.
Transflective color display
The display has also remained the same. This is still a 1.28 inch transflective TFT color display. The resolution is 176 x 176 pixels. A striking feature of a transflective display is the excellent readability in bright ambient light. Incident light is reflected and used to illuminate the display.
To ensure that the smartwatch remains readable even in the dark, the Amazfit Bip S is also equipped with a backlight. However, to reduce energy consumption, this is only activated in poor lighting conditions. Furthermore, the display is “Always-On”. If you want to quickly check the time or sports data, the smartwatch doesn't have to be switched on first. The display is protected by particularly scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3 and a slippery coating.
10 sport modes and PAI
As a sports watch, the Amazfit Bip S is equipped with 10 sports programs. In addition to various running programs, swimming programs and a program for free training are also available. The smartwatch uses GPS for precise tracking outdoors. The route and all other history data can be conveniently synchronized and read out with the Amazfit app. The app is available free of charge for Android and iOS users in the respective stores. The data can be transferred to other sports apps, such as Google Fit, Strava or MiFit.
In general, the proprietary Amazfit OS has been revamped a bit. Although you still cannot install your own apps, Huami has learned from the predecessor and given the closed system improved notification functions, a revamped weather forecast and music control.
Also on board is the recently introduced Huami-PAI Health Assessment System. The smart AI uses the collected data to calculate how daily activities affect the wearer's cardiovascular system. A point system shows the health value. The heart rate is measured using the BioTracker PPG sensor developed by Huami.
40 days battery life
The battery life, which Huami claims to be up to 40 days, has been increased again. The smartwatch even lasts 90 days in standby and 22 hours are possible with continuous GPS use. Of course, runtimes are very much dependent on individual user behavior. The values are understandable as follows:
- 40 days: Factory settings, run once a week for 1 minutes, 30 notifications a day, 100% display brightness
- 90 days: factory settings
- 22 hours: GPS (Sony Low-Power Chip) with continuous heart rate measurement
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Anyone who expected an Amazfit Bip 2 will have to be patient a little longer. Somewhat lighter, with longer battery life and an upgraded interior, the Amazfit Bip S presents itself as an intermediate step to the Amazfit Bip 2. Whoever already has the Amazfit Bip wears on the wrist, for those the new Bip model should not be a worthwhile upgrade. However, interested parties should wait until February, because by then the smartwatch should be available globally for the equivalent of € 63.
Huami product page: en.amazfit.com/bip-s.html
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