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Amazfit Bip (image from Amazfit website)<\/p><\/div>\n

After twenty years not wearing any watch, recently I planned to have one, either band or watch. My main motive : I regularly run, and I want to be able to leave my smartphone behind.<\/p>\n

When I started looking, I realised that the options are abundant.
\nThere are Garmin, Fitbit, Tomtom, Polar.
\nThere are smartphone manufacturers : Samsung, LG, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi
\nAnd recently, brand like Fossil, Tag Heuer also entered this market.<\/p>\n

So here’s my consideration :<\/p>\n

First, Heart Rate Monitor and Built In GPS<\/strong> – Since I want to manage my heart rate during run and leave my smartphone, these two functions are mandatory.<\/p>\n

Second, form factor<\/strong> – I intend to use this gadget all day, as fitness tracker (sleep, heart rate, steps). So, a thick, wide watch will not work.<\/p>\n

This already narrowed down the options to only two : Amazfit Bip (Xiaomi)<\/strong> and Garmin Vivosport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The main difference between these two : cost (Bip), swim-proof (Vivosport), battery (Bip), and deep sport functions (Vivosport).<\/p>\n

And finally I chose the Amazfit Bip, and after three months using it, I can say that I am very happy with it.<\/p>\n

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The GOOD Part<\/span><\/h2>\n

CHEAP with GPS – HRM
\n<\/strong>Only USD 70 (or around Rp 1 juta) for a watch already with Built-In GPS and Heart Rate Monitor.<\/p>\n

Amazing Battery Life
\n<\/strong>This is why I gave up all good things Vivosport offered (including swim-proof). After three months using it, I can say that even I activate Heart Rate monitoring and GPS every morning, it can lasted at least 20-25 days. While if you use Vivosport, at least 3-4 days, you need to charge.<\/p>\n

Form Factor<\/strong>
\nI use it all the time, including during sleep. It is very light and thin.<\/p>\n

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The “I Can Live with It” Part<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mi Fit Apps<\/strong>
\nWhile connecting to Google Fit is seamless, to connect with Endomondo or Nike app is quite tricky.
\nYou need to :
\n1. Install Notify and Fitness App<\/em> (Amazfit Notify), a paid third party app connected to Mi Fit and can integrate directly to Strava.
\n2. Install SyncMyTrack App (paid app) to sync Strava with Endomondo and Nike.<\/p>\n

Smartwatch Function<\/strong>
\nAgain, this part is just ok. In the end, the only function that really helps is alarm and call-alert. For WhatsApp notification, it is difficult to filter the muted conversation coming from WA Group.<\/p>\n

Health\/Training Mode<\/strong>
\nLet’s say that this watch is more fitness tracker than sport-watch. It doesn’t give you VO2 Max calculation, training mode, etc. But for me it’s enough. For running, it can track your cadence\/stride. It can track your deep sleep, resting heart rate.<\/p>\n

The Look<\/strong>
\nIt is plastic, Apple Watch look-a-like, but again, for me it’s no big deal. Although the body is plastic, the corning glass protects against bump to rough surface.<\/p>\n

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The Bad Part<\/span><\/h2>\n

Swim Proof<\/strong> – Although it is IP68 (can handle 30m water pressure), but the Amazfit Support page advise that using this during swimming is not recommended.<\/p>\n

No Music<\/strong> – well.. this is a wish list. I know it might not be easy to include this while maintaining that amazing battery life. But the only thing I miss from my smartphone during running is the music.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL<\/span><\/h2>\n

For that price, the value is amazing, even compared to Mi Band. I can say, that this is the perfect watch\/band to start with. You can explore what you really need, a sport watch, a smart watch, or a better fitness tracker.<\/p>\n

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