Amazfit Bip S vs. Amazfit Bip | Should you upgrade?

[@ahfhealthcarefitnessscienc517]

I watched over 40+ videos on smartwatch and this is the best clear and informative video. Good work

[@donavonhornbeck]

That’s some pretty high praise. Thank you for watching, and glad to help.

[@1986xuan]

Don’t forget that they also added music control, for me it’s major :D

[@donavonhornbeck]

Yep, I completely forgot that. That was a pretty big miss on my part.

[@milanjangir8163]

@@donavonhornbeck I don't know why mine volume controls aren't working!!!

[@Robutube1]

@@donavonhornbeck For me, my Amazfit Bip is ideal because I don't have to take the 'phone with me - instead I take an old school, lightweight MP3 player (remember those?). That's why I junked an Amazfit Bip Lite I bought (no internal GPS). Having music control is not a selling point for me, although I do understand why it is for some.

[@MrMspidyM]

I actually read somewhere you can unlock a music player on the original Bip

[@robertmapp6506]

I put bip os on my amazfit hip now I don't have to worry about a music controller no more.

[@maciejct2508]

Thanks for a review. I have first BIP and after seeing it, I decided to buy a BIP S. More black background is the real deal for me and new UI is awesome too lightweight easy-to-use has everything I need

[@Runner-xv4lb]

So...How is it ?

[@hchan1247]

Thanks for the comparison and features explanation. Less than a month in and charged it twice, so similar battery life experience. Unfortunately bp readings vary at times and are lower. Did a comparison with an arm cuff bp machine. Bip s was same or lower, so a concern when exercising and you feel it's a good workout but bp display is lower so don't collect accurate PAI's. Also clasp original wrist band blew open after 2 weeks. That wasn't a very sturdy design. Do like the quick release from bezel. Probably need to buy extras online as retailers with Samsung straps are pricey.

[@nefariou5]

Thank you, this was a great comparison. After seeing the new Bip U and having and loving the original bip, I think I'm getting a Bip s next. They're completely destroyed the latest bip u, 7 days battery and no always on sceen. What a disaster.

[@thetech_gaming3656]

j you

[@thetech_gaming3656]

trttrzs the happy

[@ondrej1893]

Great. Only other minor differences I found are editable watchfaces and build quality: more polycarbonate body (?), differently processed strap, button. Not sure how noticeable is that. I also wonder whether sleep tracking got better. Properly measuring “awake time” in the middle of the night, start/stop sleep times. Sometimes when my awake time was several hours the sleep would split into 2 on the old Bip. It would only show let’s say 4AM to 7AM as my whole sleep in app. My current Honor Band 5 measures all this perfectly and never splits sleep which is interesting. They market it as TruSleep technology in collaboration with some lab.

[@yogaprabawa1080]

I think you should upgrade the watch firmware, mine have already got 10 sports exercise. Oh yeah, 1 question, have you tried the sleep tracking accuracy in this watch? Thanks 🙏

[@ondrej1893]

I narrowed down my watch choice to black/white/orange BIP S and Huawei Watch GT2e in mint green. GT2e costs ~ double, but does everything well. With BIP, my concern is over inferior sleep tracking and crashing GPS.

[@huzcer]

Huawei's sleep tracking is excellent. Blood oxygen sensor also

[@TechnoDS7]

I have the original and love it! Lasts me 3 weeks-month per charge! I used to have some connectivity problems with the app but I think they fixed those in a software update. I wouldn't upgrade unless you're huge on fitness tracking accuracy I suppose.

[@donavonhornbeck]

If you don’t need the fitness tracking I agree, probably no reason to upgrade.

[@amanyele6695]

@@donavonhornbeck sir ,gps in amazefit s is really work well or its just like other bands who have heart rate moniter but does not shows reading properly.

[@agentertainers8404]

Thanks for a nice review I've ordered one yesterday... ☺️

[@misterb1915]

Donovan, I'm thinking of upgrading from my Bip. Could you drill down a bit more into the GPS accuracy vs the original Bip? Things I like to see would be a side by side route comparison, and the main thing I'd like to know is when you export the GPX file out of the tethering app (ZEPP), and open it up in NotePad, does the Bip S record a GPS point every second, or does it not? The Stratos range of watches DO NOT record a GPS point every second even though they are supposed to, making them pretty inaccurate on some GPS reliant activities. I'm using my Bip almost more now in trail runs than my Stratos 3 for that very reason. Could you confirm the per second GPS polling in the GPX maybe?

[@ArjaySison19]

Very informative review and comparison.

[@mutianuramalina7724]

Very nice, detail, and useful info! thankss!

[@donavonhornbeck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladislavmandelik4047]

Thanks for comparison. It helps a lot. I will buy the new one.

[@BRunner12]

Maybe it's your Apple Watch that is not accurate, never had GPS performance issues when compared to measured courses and Garmin.

[@abhishekbsws]

Can u help me with this.. Can u try pairing the bip s with MI Fit App? I have 2 year's of Activities Recorded in MI Fit app. Don't wanna go to Amazefit app..

[@Wolfie1038]

Does either one of them have a double tap feature to wake up the screen or are you forced to push the button or twist your wrist? I like the looks of the S but wondered about the tap feature. Thanks.

[@huzcer]

The amazfit ares is the actual upgrade worth getting, once you have a manly enough wrist to wear it without looking ridiculous

[@donavonhornbeck]

Lol... agreed. That one isn’t available here in the US yet. We seem to get Amazfit watches well after they they are released to other parts of the world. I’m not sure why?

[@caustic_]

What about compass & barometer?

[@thakshakb6384]

Donavon Hornbeck you missed out on one thing , the bip s doesnt have pressure sensor .

[@superhamz7]

My bip died, I'm pretty tired of the bip design so I ordered the haylou solar

[@ferez1985]

For me not having Always-on display on the Haylou was a deal breaker

[@superhamz7]

@@ferez1985 coming from the bip I thought it would annoy me, but not so much, I will definitely get a bip 2 if that ever comes out

[@Smiggins88]

What watch face is that on the green bip?

[@akt1391]

Is it still worth upgrading ? Or there is a better alternative at the same price scale ?

[@yp8795]

Hi can you make some video of protective stylish case's for AMAZEFIT BIP S and where to buy on which site for Indian customers

[@Randomthoughts944]

Original had 4.0 bluetooth and Bip S has 5.0 bluetooth. Thats okay but how come 4.0 is less superior than 5.0 when compared in performance. As per the update from Bluetooth Inc. there are no such performance improvement, the few improvement are High resolution audio, consumes less energy, supported multiple bluetooth profile (more than 4.0). So the range and performance is same as 4.0. High resolution audio or data only supposed to be supported by specific device with correct bluetooth profile. So this is completely a myth that if you have 5.0 bluetooth that means you have superior bluetooth hardware in your device.

[@bigmaster5306]

Thanks for the video. Can you tell me please if bip or bip s allow us to read SMS and to see the incoming call ID. Thanks a lot

[@gamez1]

hello can you tell me if you can set the alarms directly on the bip S or not? (the original bip doesn't, you had to set alarm with the smartphone) thx

[@premierdeal]

As Bruce Lee once didn't say, 'circuit boards don't weigh more' 😉

[@peachfreude]

How about bip s vs verge lite? Which one is more accurate?

[@katiabdi4759]

Could you please tell me the name of the download app,???

[@stevewolf5666]

I have the original Bip. Any new software updates available now that they have the S ? Also, I only use it for my distance running. I want to find a way to just have it display Pace on the watch face while running. Then next screen would be Distance. It would be way easier to view while running. All my previous GPS running watches had these features. Any ideas. Thanks for your reviews.

[@huzcer]

The original bip is forgotten by the manufacturers now. You'll never get a current speed update for it

[@TheLealynroyo]

i can't change the watch language into english..

[@nellaihardwares7166]

Very helpful my friend ♥️

[@hanysso11]

Better compare to chest strap , iphone heart rate its not accurate..

[@smaemurray]

Not enough for me to upgrade mine. I'll be taking a punt on the Amazfit X.

[@huzcer]

Check out the ares

[@swami2672]

Please give me the watchface link on all black amazefit

[@tjrocknroll9]

Hi. Can you use amazfit bip case on amazfit bip s?

[@TechnoDS7]

@Donovan Hornbeck do you know if they plan the S to replace the original? What's the price?

[@donavonhornbeck]

It is $80 on most the Chinese websites. I’ve heard rumors that range between $70 and $90 for the Bip S. I do think this is replacing the original Bip eventually, but they are selling both for now.

[@moniquelim8998]

Can anybody tell me if the charger for amazfit bip lite and bip S is the same? Thnxs

[@phoenix0659]

No not same...

[@hardtheory]

Hi, i bough the amazfit bip s but my screen is slightly flicker when watch is at rest, do you have the same problem or is it a default ? Many thx

[@fullmoon__]

I watched many reviews comparing Bip and Bip S and the Bip S is a little less bright at rest indeed.

[@vijey221]

Does the bip s have the barometer and altimeter?

[@oranjegevaar]

No barometer 😥

[@luiscaturelli]

Is it possible to record tracks on the BIP S?

[@luiscaturelli]

to improve my question, can you download to export the tracks?

[@stefpix]

Thank you, very helpful. Does the S connect with Strava app?

[@milanjangir8163]

Yes buddy,but it doesn't sync non-GPS activities in Strava...

[@shaileshupadhyay1699]

Does this watch count floor also ?

[@travismignola]

Dude, your PAI score is insane! How did you get a hold of the red orange variant?

[@donavonhornbeck]

This variant will be available on their US website next week I believe, though the date hasn’t been officially released yet. As for the PAI score, that is because of all the running I do. I’m currently training for a marathon (assuming races eventually happen).

[@ondrej1893]

Donavon Hornbeck I think you are the only Red Orange reviewer right now.

[@milanjangir8163]

@@donavonhornbeck Good Luck 🤟🏻

[@AJIT165]

doe it allow synching to strava /export a gpx.

[@biker_matt8310]

Yes. By amazfit app

[@amijani5912]

i'm really confused!which one is better for accuracy!Bip S,Mi band 4 or Honor Band 5,pls suggest me,thank u.

[@ondrej1893]

I had original Bip and Honor Band 5. My feeling is Honor Band 5 gives too many steps. It also doesn’t have GPS. But the sleep tracking on Honor is excellent, while Bip is not. Bip has much better battery life and I also prefer Bip’s display. I’d choose Bip S.

[@huzcer]

Huawei band 4 Pro as you get GPS and huawei's much superior sleep tracking as well as a blood oxygen sensor.

[@dwaynecena2]

Can you do more runs to see GPS accuracy?

[@donavonhornbeck]

Absolutely. Just finished up a 5th day with it, and it’s been consistent for all 5 days so far. When I make a lot of turns it is .01 of a mile off from my Apple Watch, but on a mile with no turns at all it stays dead on with the Apple Watch. Heart rate has also been spot on.

[@jaqian]

@@donavonhornbeck What's the battery life like with GPS?

[@voldymore69]

bip s or the verge

[@omarkhalidshohag1474]

Does the new one support raise to wake for display?

[@highhope8200]

Yes

[@eliteelite7428]

Don't update

[@RUCHANDANI]

Dr