Finally, I found a budget smartwatch that provides extensive health data (and it's on sale)
Published on: 2025-08-13 08:10:55
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET
What's the deal?
The Amazfit BIP 5 is already a low-cost smartwatch, but right now, all three colorways (Cream White, Soft Black, and Pastel Pink) are discounted at a hefty 33% off. If you're new to smartwatches or fitness tracking, we recommend the BIP 5 as a great place to start: it's got tons of data, but doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
ZDNET's key takeaways
The Amazfit BIP 5
It's a solid budget smartwatch that integrates with the Zepp app, providing a breadth of health and fitness data.
It's not the most precise health tracker on the market, and its competitive price is most evident in its physical design.
In a crowded marketplace of expensive smartwatches, Amazfit's BIP 5 is an inexpensive option that uses the Zepp app to provide lots of health data. Amazfit's lineup of smartwatches runs the gamut of price points from the Balance to the recently released T-Rex 3, and the BIP 5 is the latest budget option.
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