Amazfit - Band 7 Activity and Fitness Tracker 37.3mm Polycarbonate - Black

I reviewed all kinds of smartwatches and couldn’t stand the idea of spending $200+ on a glorified pedometer. I recently got a desk job and the pounds began to pack on. All i cared about was having a way to track my steps. This watch has been so much more to me than that. First, I’ve had the watch a week, and I haven’t had to charge it yet. 2. The app is free so no need to pay a silly subscription just to track my fitness levels. 3. Not only does it track my steps but it also uses my heart rate measurements to set a fitness goal each day. From there, it gives workout recommendations on how to achieve said goal. This watch has become a personal trainer, a to-do list, and an accountability partner all for a reasonable price of $50. I highly recommend this to anyone who just needs a little shove in the right direction.

I wanted an affordably-priced fitness tracker to track my steps/exercise/heart rate/etc when I don’t have my phone on me, but I was very surprised by how much the amazfit offers! Software features: 1. Of course the steps, exercise, heart rate are as expected, but you can also log what kind of workouts you’ve done and track it on the band and in the app. 2. The app (I’m not sure if you can use the band without downloading the app but honestly the app adds a lot of detail that isn’t viewable on the band screen) is also very easy to use. 3. I also learned that it can track your sleep cycles and give you recommendations for how to improve your quality of sleep, which I didn’t know I needed! 4. The band also has a weather option that shows you the details for weather in your area, sunrise/sunset, humidity, forecasts for the next 5 days, etc. 5. It tracks your music! You can see what’s playing, skip tracks, and adjust the volume. Like I mentioned, I got this tracker for when I’m exercising and don’t have my phone on me, so being able to change music from my wrist is fantastic. 6. Find my phone feature: sure does find my phone (it sends a ping to my phone that’s pretty loud and good for locating it). 7. I haven’t used the stress, blood oxygen, or one-tap measuring options so I’m not sure how accurate those are, but it’s nice to know that theyre included. 8. The battery life is fantastic!! I believe it was advertised as 10 (maybe 18?) days, I don’t remember. I got the band July 23 and am writing this September 3. I’ve only charged it twice between then and today, despite wearing it nearly all hours of the day (except for showering, or if I’m working near an open flame or hot liquids)! Hardware features: 1. I needed something that’s waterproof so it would be easier to keep clean. The silicon band is indeed waterproof, but the only thing I don’t like is that when it’s wet, water gets trapped between the overlapping silicon of the wristband and/or between the wristband and my wrist and makes weird noises. However, it’s either weird noises or a wet cloth or metal ( or other kinds of wristband materials) wristband. I’d rather choose the silicon wristband. It’s also very easily fixable; just take it off and wipe away the water. 2. The sizing is great and I like that it’s secured with a little barbell-plug thingy (like a flat back earring, I’m not sure what it’s called). It’s really easy to pop it in and out. 3. For my own peace of mind, I did buy a screen cover separately from Amazon to prevent scratches or scuffs, but the cover doesn’t protect against cracks. So far so good!

I'm not an expert on these bands by any stretch, but this seemed like a very cheap option. Three basic features I'm looking for and this one has it: Track sleep, track steps, track heartbeat. Other good features, with the right watchface, gives the weather, outdoor humidity day, date, time, battery life all in one screen. Didn't notice this till recently but it also detects when been sitting too long and recommends brief walking breaks. For someone who works in office job this is pretty useful. I use to own an Amazfit 5 and it didn't use to do that. Only downside is there aren't many aftermarket strap alternatives out there that aren't silicon. To get a magnetic metal strap (which I think is great) I had to order from Aliexpress shipping from China (company called mijobs).