Amazfit Bip 3 Pro Review: A Budget-Friendly Fitness Companion

A smartwatch ideal for trips, intense workouts, and health monitoring. The Bip 3 Pro is a versatile smartwatch at an affordable price. In this review, we explore all the ins and outs of the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro.

	Amazfit Bip 3 Pro
Dimensions	44.12x36.49x9.65mm
Weight	33.2 g
Display	1.69 inch
Resolution	240x280 (PPI 218)
Colours	Black, pink, and beige
Battery Capacity	280 mAh (up to 14 days with normal use, up to 7 days with heavy use)
Sport Modes	60+
Water Resistance Rating	5 ATM

Display

The display of the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro features a 1.69-inch screen with a resolution of 240x280 pixels and 218 PPI (Pixels Per Inch). The touchscreen includes 2.5D tempered glass protection and an anti-fingerprint coating, adding extra safeguard to the screen. The display quality is reasonable and aligns with expectations for a smartwatch in this price range.

Battery Life

The battery life of the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is impressively long for its price. With a lifespan of approximately 14 days during normal use and 7 days during intensive use, it keeps track of all your activities. For a trip where you want to monitor your activities, the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is ideal.

Normal use can be defined as follows:

• Heart rate monitoring is always on and measures at 10-minute intervals
• Sleep monitoring is enabled
• 150 push notifications per day
• 3 call notifications per day
• Blood oxygen level tested 5 times per day
• 3 workouts per week with GPS, each lasting 30 minutes
• A total of 5 minutes operating the smartwatch with a bright screen per day

Heavy use can be defined as follows:

• Heart rate monitoring is always on and measures at 1-minute intervals
• Sleep monitoring is enabled with 8 hours of sleep breathing quality monitoring
• Stress monitoring is enabled
• 150 push notifications per day that light up the screen
• 3 call notifications per day
• Blood oxygen level tested 5 times per day
• 3 workouts per week with GPS, each lasting 30 minutes
• A total of 5 minutes operating the smartwatch with a bright screen per day

When the Bip 3 Pro runs out, you can charge it with a magnetic charging cable, which takes about 2 hours.

Tracking Activities with the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro

With the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro, you can track your activities, requiring specific sensors. The Bip 3 Pro uses the following sensors:

• Accelerometer
• Distance meter
• Stair climb counter
• Motion sensor
• Calorie counter
• Continuous heart rate monitoring
• Sleep monitor
• Speed sensor
• Step counter

Water Resistance

The 5 ATM rating makes the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro suitable for splashes, snow, swimming, showering, and high-speed water sports. With the ‘open water swimming’ sport mode, you can track your swim statistics. However, it’s worth noting that steam from showering or using a sauna may reduce the watch’s water resistance over time. Besides water resistance, the smartwatch is also dustproof.

GPS

The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro uses GPS to help monitor your movements while exercising outdoors. You can see your route and distance covered during activities like walking, cycling, or running.

Heart Rate Monitoring

You can measure and track your heart rate all day to ensure you’re hitting your desired rate during workouts. You can also see how your heart rate changes in stressful situations, provided the 24-hour stress monitor is enabled. The Bip 3 Pro offers breathing exercises to help you relax.

Sleep Monitoring

The Bip 3 Pro tracks your sleep like no other. It monitors how deeply you slept, when you were in deep sleep, and how long it lasted. The same applies to light sleep and REM sleep. You can also monitor your sleep breathing quality. Check your statistics in the Zepp App.

60+ Sport Modes

With the Bip 3 Pro, you can use over 60 sport modes. You can track performance data for all your sports, such as running, dancing, or winter sports.

Oxygen Level (SpO₂) Measurement

With the ‘oxygenbeats’ feature, you can measure your blood oxygen levels, useful when planning to climb a mountain or reach high altitudes.

Besides these functions, there are additional features like menstrual cycle tracking for women, smartphone notification settings, linking your phone’s music to the Bip 3 Pro, and a find-my-phone function.

Connectivity

The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro connects via Bluetooth (5.0) and has built-in GPS. That’s where it ends, as the Bip 3 Pro lacks:

• Wi-Fi connectivity option
• NFC chip (required for contactless payments)
• 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G
• Mobile internet

Furthermore, the Bip 3 Pro is compatible with Android 7.0 and above, and iOS 12.0 and above.

The Difference Between the Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro

	Amazfit Bip 3	Amazfit Bip 3 Pro
Colours	Black, blue, and pink	Black, pink, and beige
Dimensions	44.12x36.49x9.65mm	44.12x36.49x9.65mm
Weight	33 g	32.9 g
Wrist Circumference	153 – 218mm	153 – 218mm
Water Resistance Rating	5 ATM	5 ATM
Display	1.69 inch	1.69 inch
Resolution	240x280 (PPI 218)	240x280 (PPI 218)
Battery Capacity	280 mAh	280 mAh
Charging Time	About 2 hours	About 2 hours
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Positioning	-	4 satellite GPS
Sport Modes	60	60+
Price	From £49.95	From £59.95

The Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro are nearly identical in most functions. However, the Bip 3 Pro stands out from the Bip 3 with its built-in 4 satellite GPS, allowing for accurate location monitoring. Additionally, the Bip 3 is slightly cheaper than the Bip 3 Pro.

Price and Availability

The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is available to purchase from £59.95 and can be found in various stores. The Amazfit Bip 3 is currently unavailable. This is likely because the Bip 3 is so similar to the Bip 3 Pro that retailers see no point in stocking it. The price difference between the Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro is about £10. For that small difference, it’s better to opt for the Bip 3 Pro.

Conclusion

For the price you pay, the Bip 3 Pro is certainly a worthwhile purchase. Compared to smartwatches with more features and capabilities, the Bip 3 Pro offers a more affordable alternative, specialising in activity tracking through its sensors.

✔️ Great price-to-quality ratio
✔️ Built-in GPS
✔️ Low price
✔️ Numerous monitoring options
✔️ Long battery life

❌ No mobile network
❌ No Wi-Fi connectivity
❌ No NFC (contactless payment not possible)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you replace the band of the Bip 3 Pro?

Yes, absolutely! This model uses 20mm bands with quick-release pins. You’ll find a wide selection of Amazfit Bip 3 Pro straps with us!

Does the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro work without a smartphone?

Yes, but you won’t be able to view your statistics and analyses in the Zepp App, link your phone’s music, or receive notifications.