The Amazfit Bip U Pro is a great fitness tracker in this price range, with over 60 sports tracking modes and a wealth of health-related features. The star of the show, however, is the built-in GPS and Alexa smart assistant. The core experience is still similar to the Bip U, and the Bip U Pro is arguably the best smartwatch in this price range, with few rivals to match it. Alexa, however, doesn’t work as well as we would have hoped.
The Amazfit Bip U Pro shines again when it comes to fitness and health-related features, with heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and breathing tracking. As for tracking, the wearable can track more than 60 sports. Smart features include Alexa, notification mirroring, music control, and camera shutter.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]The Bip U Pro is available in black, green, and pink. We used the black variant for our review. It is quite thick at 11.4 mm, but weighs only 31 g, making it not heavy on the wrist. The included strap is easily interchangeable with the 20mm diameter strap. The default strap is made of silicon rubber and can be worn for extended periods of time without problems. The strap has 14 holes and uses an interlocking system to ensure a snug fit to the watch.
Setting up the Amazfit Bip U Pro was easy. After removing it from the box and turning it on, a QR code captured with the iPhone camera appeared on the dial; the Zepp app download started automatically (or you can download it directly from the device’s app store), and in about 8 minutes, the smartphone and watch was synchronized. The watch is compatible with Android 5.0 and above and iOS 10.0 and above (I use an iPhone SE, but not the highest-end model).
The Bip U Pro is one of Huami’s most basic smartwatches, so don’t expect metal or fancy materials anywhere. The device’s casing is made of polycarbonate. The strap is made of inexpensive silicone that locks in sweat. My wrist itched quickly during walks and workouts, forcing me to clean the strap with soap and water after removing the watch. Sweat and dirt can also cause skin breakouts, so it is good practice to clean watch straps regularly.