Amazfit Bip 5 Review: The End of an ERA?

[@ultimatejy9393]

Just bought mine, i love how easy it integrates with Strava and iOS health and fitness !

[@TechMishka]

Awesome

[@Dzzin_.]

Is it still good?

[@ultimatejy9393]

@@Dzzin_. yea i bought a pair for myself n my gf, we still wearing it from time to time, battery can last 2 weeks plus

[@lifewithmin]

The Bip 1 is still the best Bip ever.

[@TechMishka]

Yeah!

[@Karakura002king]

I'm wearing it now 😂

[@ecstatictobehere6497]

Doesn't look as good.

[@TatamNavillicus]

Agree. I still have my Bip 1 and it still lasts a month. I truly wish someone would make an updated transreflective watch. I wanna watch that lasts months, not days or weeks.

[@abousidi75]

Lol it's oudated. The bip is way better looking for big watch fan. Look wise this is the only solid alternative to the apple watch ultra. I said 'look wise".

[@fbu_channel]

Has the GPS function of the Bip 5 really gotten ~30% more accurate compared to the Bip U Pro? Bip U Pro only supports GPS standard, Bip 5 GPS+Galileo. Unfortunately my Bip U Pro reports too short distances when I go jogging, hence I am looking out for a new model. How well can the Bip 5 track indoor swimming (# of lanes) given it has no gyrometer?

[@TechMishka]

Without gyro the accuracy is not superb. GPS is okay, but not as good as what it is with Amazfit Cheetah, for instance

[@Dayzer17]

I would just like to ask if the watch has the feature that it turns the display on whenever I raise my hand to see the time? Is that present?

[@stafvh5783]

Yes...

[@Dayzer17]

@@stafvh5783 thanks

[@TechMishka]

Most devices from the past years support this feature.

[@Hometown6112]

Yes it does

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Love your video and the big face smart watches ❤ happy holidays❤

[@TechMishka]

Happy holidays to you too!

[@chrissmith2963]

I still have my original bip watch but am currently wearing the bip U pro. This 5 costs more and I don't think it would really be an upgrade. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come from Amazfit. Your videos are awesome 👍

[@CleverMunkey]

The original bip still has the best battery life even after many years! I'm using GTS4 Mini now so i sold it off and I'm missing it's long battery life.

[@TechMishka]

Thanks for the awesome comment, mate. I so much miss transflective displays in watches these days. But maybe in 2-3 years AMOLEDs will be bright enough

[@shaheenbaba6532]

@@TechMishkaI like this bip 5 even though i have the bip u pro its so cool🎉

[@Yep6803]

Bip 5 is genial, I can completely not care about battery life also GTS mini is ALWAYS sold

[@Soh_Rad]

How large is the screen and can u control the volume? Also how strong is the Bluetooth connection and do you suggest it would work on a one plus or Samsung better?

[@TechMishka]

The connection can handle distances of up to a few meters. Being in a different room will perhaps make it drop. Bluetooth signal depends from model to model (about smartphones). Only way to find out is to try

[@jeffj318]

Great, comprehensive review. 🎉👏

[@TechMishka]

😊

[@keshawncross23]

Yes the amazfit bip 5 videos is up, I've been waiting for this for a while

[@TechMishka]

Hope you like it! Took me a while but it was well worth it I hope ☺️☺️

[@keshawncross23]

​@@TechMishkatbh, this watch is good for the price but the way they packaged it is not very well done compared to their previous models

[@unbiasedreviews5978]

Great video! Very informative.

[@TechMishka]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TercarArafat]

So between this watch and the Amazfit GTS 4 which one is better?

[@TechMishka]

GTS 4

[@mohmera]

Hello Michael is it possible to run a timer in the background while in a workout mode?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, this will work

[@zizimai7568]

I ordered 6 units of Fitbit Versa 2 but the delivery got screwed up so i cancelled the order & bought 6 units of Amazfit Bip 5 instead. They are for my family occasion and boy they just loved the watch. Under normal use with daily evening runs or gym exercise, the battery lasted about 15-20 days for most of us. That's great considering we have to charge our phones daily or sometimes twice a day with heavy usage..

[@TechMishka]

Sounds like you are all well equipped now ❤️

[@skyecloud968]

Wait you said 300mah battery and it can last for 5 to 25 days? So, does this mean that Samsung galaxy 6 watches can fix the battery life problem with an update you think? I mean the GW8 I have tried out has a 425mah battery and it last for about 1day and maybe 10 hours.

[@TechMishka]

Not really. Battery consumption is down to many factors. The OS here is primitive, so is the hardware. This is why a quartz-watch can last 2 years with a button battery. WearOS watches are like smartphones - they use a lot of battery

[@ZsomborH.]

Getting it tomorrow!

[@TechMishka]

Oh nice!

[@anasshr415]

is it good?

[@IvayloAndonov-m3f]

Good morning, Can the stopwatch run in the background? If you start the stopwatch and exit the function just long enough to change music or look at a notification, does it continue to run once you return to it (without resetting it to 0 each time)? THANKS ! :)

[@TechMishka]

Yes you can!

[@hendmuqbel9710]

Hi, Can i connect my AirPods to my iPhone and control the music via the watch? And does the watch have a music storage?

[@TechMishka]

No music storage on this one. You can control the music player on your phone.

[@keifer112296]

You have to use your phone to start the music but as long as you’re connected to your phone via Bluetooth you can use the watch to skip song replay song or pause the song. I’ve had my bip 5 for about 4 days now and I’m loving it

[@geist4596]

What do you think, is it better for SW Bip 5 or Huawei Watch Fit SE? Give your opinion

[@TechMishka]

Haven't tried myself the Huawei model yet

[@Ganesadhikari17]

Is there no emoji and other language support on incoming notification info? and what about voice command option except alexa which is not supported here in Nepal. plz help

[@TechMishka]

These are not present indeed.

[@leonardazupanic480]

Is it waterproof? If it gets a little wet, does it have an option to "remove" the water by smartwatches vibration?

[@TechMishka]

It is water resistant. No function to.push water away

[@DaporotiYat]

How is it with ios? I am looking for an apple watch alt.

[@TechMishka]

The Zepp app is great with IOS. So it is a good match

[@hannahruthliong4974]

@@TechMishkawhich is better, GTS 4 or the Cheetah pro??

[@yhakak]

I have to say i'm a bit wary of amazfit's battery degradation over time. I have the Zepp E, have had it less than a year and the battery live has taken a nose dive. Used to last me 6-7 days, now barely gets me through 3.

[@heyblindmouse]

I don’t think that’s limited to just Amazfit. I have an Apple Watch that can’t keep a charge longer than ten hours and a Fitbit charge 5 (or whatever the latest charge is) that lasts two days.

[@ArthurD]

Zepp E doesn't have battery optimized Zepp OS. Get bip 5 which does have it and you'll notice the difference.

[@yhakak]

@@ArthurD why would a manufacturer not optimize its own OS on its own hardware?

[@ArthurD]

@@yhakak Zepp OS is only a very recent thing, it was not there for Zepp E yet

[@TechMishka]

Hmm, I have had watches lasting 2-3 years and then degrade all of a sudden. Too early to say in this case.

[@jessmac2379]

Does it have an Airplane or Flight mode like tha new Galaxy Fit3?

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@ryleyw3684]

Would this work ok with Samsung health app?

[@TechMishka]

No, it needs the Zepp app

[@ShadBud]

Hey, i need to buy a watch before tomorrow so please respond fast :C Should i buy the bip 5 or the gts 4 mini (They are the same price), what are the differences between each one and which one do you prefer? I need to get this watch for my mom because its her birthday party today, and she said she needs a big screen, it has to be accesible, so take that in mind too. Her current watch is the huawei watch fit, and she wants something like that or better. She needs a good balance in every aspect of the watch, but mainly activities and work stuff. the more features the better Im sorry if this sounds overwhelming or annoying, but i really need to know this, so thanks for answering :)

[@TechMishka]

If she likes the Watch fit, get the Fit 3, it has just been released. Or get the Redmi Watch 4

[@jaymiebulaong7806]

I'm getting my first smart watch to replace my Mi Band 5. Should I get this or the Redmi watch 4?

[@TechMishka]

The Redmi ☺️

[@pedromartins9274]

Hi! Thank you very much for the amazing review. I'm a bit undecided between the Amazfit Bip 5, Amazfit GTS4 mini and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4. In Portugal, all 3 are at the same price. Which one would you recommend?

[@TechMishka]

Redmi Watch 4 is pretty AWESOME.

[@pedromartins9274]

@@TechMishka Thank you!! 🙌

[@0x-001]

what is the difference between this and the Amazfit Active? i cant decide which one to get

[@TechMishka]

Haven't tried the Active myself

[@joeoswalt5480]

only thing i like about 5 i make phone calls change music

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

Does this watch have an SOS feature? My Galaxy Watch 4 can do this and this is a make/break feature for me.

[@TechMishka]

No such feature

[@juzz627]

Hi sir.. I hesitating between bip 5 or gts 4 mini, what would you suggest? primary using for running

[@TechMishka]

Both will be fine.

[@juzz627]

thanks sir@@TechMishka

[@Yep6803]

For running GTS 4 mini, for "Apple watchish" Bip 5

[@oisteingroegaard6479]

None of amazeunfit

[@stafvh5783]

I bought the 5, and it is a beautiful and capable watch but the speakerphone -when making phonecalls- is ridiculously low in volume, although for other functions like the assistant it is loud enough. I hope a firmware update will solve this. In your video the reception is surely amplified by your camera's microphone. I have to put the watch close to my ear to understand anything, even inside my house.

[@TechMishka]

Could be related to your mobile provider and indeed sounds like a bug. The volume on mine is just fine.

[@MrTomateFrito]

I bought the Bip 5 for my partner, and her watch had the same problem. Just increase the call volume on your phone, and the watch's sound will be louder. I hope this helps.

[@stafvh5783]

@@MrTomateFrito Your solution helped. Meanwhile Amazfit updated thé firmware, and this should address the problem

[@kameljoe21]

@@stafvh5783 That is super nice. I am thinking about getting my first smart watch. I have held out not needing them, well really I do not need it. I am hard of hearing and want one on my wrist so when my phone rights I can use the watch to answer it. This should help from missing a lot of calls.

[@ivanivvanov_]

Michail, do you think that the Amazfit GTS 5 mini is realising soon? And do you think it’s going to be better than the Bip? 🙄

[@TechMishka]

I believe they are renaming their entire portfolio,l. Perhaps there will be something indeed.

[@vaibhavkumar578]

Can we connect earphones with the watch and listen music without phone?. Does it support strava ?

[@TechMishka]

No way to connect earbuds. Strava is supported through the smartphone app.

[@misty723]

Does it work with Apple Maps? The Apple Watch vibrates when you need to make a turn and I love that feature. Thanks!

[@TechMishka]

Not working with apple maps

[@Dom-cb9hj]

Which is better if same price and why? - GTS 4 Mini, Bip 5 or Fitbit Charge 6 for about $20 more

[@TechMishka]

Oh, that depends on your preference about the software ecosystem. I'd seriously consider Redmi Watch 4

[@brucecampbell3089]

I was able to get music to play on my watch , but, can't remember how I did anyone have any luck with this and remember how you got there ???

[@TechMishka]

It only supports controlling the player on your phone.

[@myjourneyaroundtheworld3251]

Does it has NFC ? Can i add bank card and use it for paying ?

[@TechMishka]

No , you can't

[@fritzgabrielhernandez2549]

Hi, can you compare it with amazfit bip 5 unity?

[@TechMishka]

Not at the moment 😔

[@Cheesecake_2823]

Is there an additional setting for the reply button in quick replies to appear? Mine only has “delete”

[@TechMishka]

No other options.

[@Cheesecake_2823]

@@TechMishka can i ask why in your video you have the option to quick reply with templates but i dont ? Thank you so much for your time

[@t3floz]

Does it have smart alarm so it wakes me up before deep sleep etc?

[@TechMishka]

Yup

[@t3floz]

Thanks! Heard you cant answer to messages with ios, is that true?

[@mosszaphod]

What is the main difference between this and the balance?

[@TechMishka]

The balance is smarter and has more functions

[@adrenalinerush369]

can you use it without syncing to phone? I only use basic phones.

[@TechMishka]

You will need a phone for the initial setup. Overall - doesn't make much sense to use this one without a smartphone

[@adrenalinerush369]

@@TechMishkathank you!

[@zaqwanbadli9697]

What is your opinion on Bip 5 versus Bip 5 Unity?

[@TechMishka]

Both are good. Haven't tested the Unity yet though

[@slickflippies]

I watched both your reviews on Active 2 Samsung and this bip 5 I never opened my active 2 I got two years ago. so, I don't know if I should finally open it and return my bip 5 i got yesterday as a gift. or keep lol. I'm a runner I didn't realize I should have been using it because I don't really wear watches. so, it seems this one has better GPS tracking and speakers for calling i mainly just want the running specs like heartrate and miles per second ect. there's no subscription for the app I'm not sure if active 2 did or not anyways what you think lol. also my phone is Samsung.

[@TechMishka]

If your phone is Samsung, then the Active makes good sense. Try both if them 😊

[@slickflippies]

​@@TechMishka Thanks lol I did open the active 2 decided newer must be better lol. Of course, I read this before I did. Made me first run with it today and was good. I also saw that the active 2 will stop receiving updates in 2023 as well. Anywho thanks cya

[@alialbalushi304]

Thanks for information but which should i download there are many

[@TechMishka]

You mean which watchface?

[@alialbalushi304]

@TechMishka which application should I download for Amazfit Bip 5

[@HAMBURGER-s1l]

The company should not have touched the 45 days always on battery life. That was their trademark. Now I think that they not only killed their flag ship watch but also saturated the market with some unwanted watches that confuses the consumer. They should return to the Bip 45 days always on and innovate on that particular model. I for one am staying away from this model till they get their act together.

[@TechMishka]

I agree with you...

[@griffinkay3509]

Has anyone run into this issue where they accidentally enabled a Lock Screen setting? I can’t disable it and it’s driving me crazy. I have to hold down the button on the side to unlock my watch every time. Can’t find the setting to undo it for the life of me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@TechMishka]

Go to settings - it is there. or try to find it in the Zepp app

[@griffinkay3509]

@@TechMishka I just did a factory reset and it fixed it

[@myangarcia4906]

Is this compatible with strava?? or does 70 mini apps includes strava?

[@TechMishka]

You can link to Strava via the Zepp app

[@myangarcia4906]

@@TechMishka hi. Is it accurate? Thank you for the reply.

[@izzathafiz893]

so i cant connect my bluetooth earbuds to the watch?

[@TechMishka]

You can't

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Hello Michael 👋 love your video very nice🎉❤😊😊😊

[@TechMishka]

Thanks so much

[@Jayreisofficial]

The 5 is amazing

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@vanessasavoy2924]

How can I text from it and not just short messages

[@TechMishka]

No way

[@SharonHayman-n8w]

How i wish to bought amazfit bip 5 is the same gts 4 mini?

[@TechMishka]

Both are good watches

[@SharonHayman-n8w]

I have amazfit gts 4 mini battery 15 days

[@bosswardolazinec9191]

Does this have NFc ?

[@TechMishka]

No

[@andreagalli2700]

Do you think the GTR 3 is better?

[@TechMishka]

They are very similar.

[@CleverMunkey]

I like its bigger screen and call function. I cant live without AOD. So im keeping my GTS4 Mini! Haha

[@TechMishka]

Good plan! ☺️☺️

[@rafaelprado5758]

Gps é bom ?

[@TechMishka]

It is

[@tokenskap]

What is the name of the little screen playing gifs?

[@bumblecorn9148]

Its a divoom speaker

[@TechMishka]

Divoom Dittoo

[@masorisladua]

There is no automatic brightness feature :(

[@TechMishka]

Correct

[@BrayZap]

I was looking at a fitbit charge 6 ($100 but small screen and doesn't offer many bells and whistles and a more expensive $200 galaxy watch. I'm surprised this is like the best of both worlds. Not as expensive as a galaxy watch but seems to do all the same things. Less than a fitbit charge 6 and yet offers more

[@TechMishka]

Yup! Just doesn't support payments.

[@zbyszggo4626]

My Bip U Pro has been crashed so i consider buying Bip 5, is it worth to upgrade from Bip U Pro to Bip 5 or search for something else?

[@TechMishka]

It will be a nice upgrade. Feels very different though.

[@juanr7716]

Does it work with Apple?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah

[@Dzzin_.]

This or CMF watch pro 2?

[@TechMishka]

The CMF watch Pro 2 😎

[@Hit3ch23]

Would I be able to track my child using this watch? Most watches either require a SIM card or can only track within a few meters using Bluetooth. Can the watch be linked to more than one phone and can I track the watch from the Zepp OS, like a find my watch feature using GPS?

[@TechMishka]

You need a smartwatch with GPS a d SIM support.

[@ANMSyeed]

Could you make a comparison with GTS 4 mini?

[@TechMishka]

They are quite similar. If there is something in particular that you want to know - feel free to ask.

[@ANMSyeed]

@@TechMishka which one will be good with 15 pro max?

[@zrnox2810]

does it have gallery?

[@TechMishka]

No

[@individuo7618]

Why did you say the alexa support is limited?

[@TechMishka]

Not available in some regions.

[@imkael2446]

Does it have NFC?

[@TechMishka]

No

[@kianshaynealarcon1063]

Does it have playstore?

[@TechMishka]

No

[@raqeebsalam174]

My first amazfit watch was amazfit bip 3. I loved the build quality and customizable UI. Then, I suddenly bought a used amazfit bip lite, just on a whim . Now, I have one bip lite and three bip S. And I am not going back 😅😅.

[@TechMishka]

Hahahah, I know we'll what you are talking about! 😊❤️

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

You're welcome ❤

[@TechMishka]

😊

[@unpleasentverity7627]

compatble with alexa? thanks

[@TechMishka]

Depending on the region. Not available in mine (Bulgaria)

[@unpleasentverity7627]

@@TechMishka got it , thanks man

[@BandarAlotaibi-g8y]

Which is better for multi functional usage not only sports Amazfit GTS 3 or Amazfit Bip 5 ? Hint: its all the same price !

[@TechMishka]

Both are similar. GTS3 is higher end model

[@girogisarishvili5787]

Does it have like a Play story or Apps story to download something?

[@TechMishka]

Yes, but quite limited. The OS is very basic.

[@Dhairyachopra77]

I have a doubt should I rather get the gts 4 mini/ the bip 5/ or the gtr 2 new version (They are the same price in my area)

[@TechMishka]

Get the one that you visually like the most.

[@khabasahure9840]

GOOD WITH IPHONE BECAUSE THE FOSSIL smart watch i use to love does not work well and is unstable

[@TechMishka]

👌

[@conmaxanhle123]

Im still use Bip U Pro

[@TechMishka]

Oh nice!

[@shaheenbaba6532]

Me too

[@John_Ridley]

I've had three devices from them in the past, but they all had bugs that they never fixed even though I reported them about a dozen times over several years. The most irritating one was that several times I had the watch just reset and lose all tracking in the middle of a multi-hour kayak workout; I saw I was up to several miles, 15 minutes later I looked at it again and it was back to just the watch face and it must have rebooted because it had no workout in memory at all. This happened 3 times to me over 2 different devices.

[@TechMishka]

This is not nice. I've only had it once (not with this Amazfit) and it never happened after a firmware update.

[@oz7586]

for me no amoled is a plus. I hate burn in

[@TechMishka]

These conditions used to be in the past

[@andrewgittens7737]

Good review as always Was wondering if you're going to review the Amazfit Balance as I'm trying to decide between that , the Ticwatch Pro 5 & the Galaxy watch 6 So many nice looking watches out it's hard to choose 👍🏾

[@chrissmith2963]

That ticwatch has so much going for it. I'm trying to decide between that and the pixel 2 watch.

[@andrewgittens7737]

Not a fan of the pixel watch design. Hopefully the next one will be so much better & bigger

[@chrissmith2963]

@@andrewgittens7737 good point. I was hoping they were making the next one bigger.

[@TechMishka]

Making it to this comment just now and happy to say the video is ready and online.

[@andrewgittens7737]

Thanks for the reply, but went for the Huawei watch GT4 in the end.

[@halimjenaan1980]

It has Always on display?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah

[@halimjenaan1980]

i think no always on display @@TechMishka

[@shaheenbaba6532]

⁠no always on display it was said in video and yeah actually it doesnt have AOD

[@moochincrawdad]

It's almost identical to the Redmi Watch 3 Active.

[@TechMishka]

Yeah

[@jeffbrownstein]

Can the watch faces be switched from 24hr to 12hr?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah

[@erikatorres-jj3vp]

Does it support zeppcoach

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@xwardos]

Can you do a review on the Canyon kids watches GPS/4G ? (the Jondi & Cindy) models to be exact that work with the sim card.

[@TechMishka]

I have decided to not review kids watches, as they seem to not be a good match to the content here. I can help with a research though.

[@keshawncross23]

Overall nice review Michael

[@TechMishka]

Thank you!

[@polo-si2rs]

Nfc enabled???

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@polo-si2rs]

@@TechMishka thanx 4 Ur response

[@pavkRN]

I want the always on display 😢

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@fuadmehrvarz4175]

top and bottom bezels are not equal 😑

[@TechMishka]

🧐

[@Hooligan112]

Tft screen so no always on display?? I'll pass this

[@TechMishka]

😞

[@JDM12983]

Sounds like a lot of nit picking over features/abilities.

[@TechMishka]

🤔

[@ALLKNEWPRINCE]

I request that amazfit have become weird company although it is only making smartwatches. Tech tubers should say good bye to amazfit if it wishes the same by increasing price for addition of must have things with time

[@TechMishka]

Well, right now I am testing the new "Balance" model and it is nothing short of impressive.

[@ALLKNEWPRINCE]

@@TechMishka good to hear that sir but prices of the watch have soured up too. Amazfit is only making smartwatches and so they should be able to deliver premium experience at a definite exclusive price. If people want experience all the phone makers have their own smartwatch category

[@pik2485]

bip 5 or t-rex pro

[@TechMishka]

Trex Pro

[@vigneshnsit]

Can we reply to text messages or whats up messages ?

[@TechMishka]

You can see this in the review.

[@bengaluruproperties1917]

Bro fireboltt

[@TechMishka]

☺️

[@oisteingroegaard6479]

Amazfit is crap on customer service. Do not buy this brand

[@TechMishka]

Used to be a lot better in the past...

[@VaBatman]

Can you text on it?

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@kamondikevin939]

Its shit, i used mine for a day, swiched back to my band 8, it's cheaper and better.

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@airreed2012]

can i swim with it?

[@TechMishka]

Yes, you can