Reviewing the Amazfit Active Smartwatch: A Game-changer or a ... Disappointment?

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  • @carloacetre677
    @carloacetre677 9 місяців тому +16

    The lack of a rotating crown is a good thing. Sold my GTS 4 and switched to Garmin because that crown was extremely annoying when running hard or sprinting when cycling.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому +5

      Oh wow, it is not often to see complaints about it. Tha ksmfor pointing out to a good and valid reason! Which Garmin model did you get?

    • @carloacetre677
      @carloacetre677 9 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka Forerunner 255!

    • @spikeweb5193
      @spikeweb5193 26 днів тому

      ​@@carloacetre677I got instinct 2.. terrible gos, terrible sleep measure.. no i go to balance amazfit

  • @keshawncross23
    @keshawncross23 10 місяців тому +21

    I like when you review amazfit smartwatches because they come so much close to a full blown smartwatch for such a value price its amazing

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому +1

      They do! Or at least they used to 😊

  • @coolhandk77
    @coolhandk77 9 місяців тому +7

    Thanks for the balanced review. It's on sale and I'm checking out my basket now.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому +2

      Hope you enjoy it!

    • @jmyers1573
      @jmyers1573 7 місяців тому

      How's it been for you? Do u like it?

    • @coolhandk77
      @coolhandk77 7 місяців тому +1

      @jmyers1573 I'm happy with it. I don't think the calorie counter is accurate but everything else is fine.

  • @atom679
    @atom679 9 місяців тому +2

    Is the GTS 3 still a good buy if I can get it a little cheaper than the Active? Or should I get the Active?
    I have the first GTS and think it’s time for an update!

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому +3

      GTS3 is still a good buy, yeah

  • @minorkaty
    @minorkaty 6 місяців тому +4

    Watching this in June 2024 - Active is currently going for 115 USD, GTR 4 is going for 170 USD, and the older GTS 3 is going for 90 USD. Any thoughts on which watch if whether the older GTS 3 is ultimately a better deal than the Active, or if the GTR 4 is worth the extra $55?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  5 місяців тому +1

      The GTR is worth the extra 50 bucks

    • @spikeweb5193
      @spikeweb5193 26 днів тому

      Now in Poland prices: Active 132$, balance 174$, Samsung watch 7 - 275 $. I chose balance for me.and activ for my girl

  • @ALLKNEWPRINCE
    @ALLKNEWPRINCE 10 місяців тому +9

    Bro proud of you as only one person who hailed goods and bads of amazfit. I think amazfit is going moderate and increasing price thinking themselves as good as samsung or apple. So weird

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому +3

      Perhaps they need some better cashflow. We won't mind higher prices if there are newer and better features.

    • @ALLKNEWPRINCE
      @ALLKNEWPRINCE 10 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka they don’t want to give anything extra features too just like apple or samsung like ecg

    • @spikeweb5193
      @spikeweb5193 26 днів тому

      Podnosi cenę? Gdzie? To nadal 4 razy tansze zegarki od przereklamowanego garmina

  • @josebarg2001
    @josebarg2001 3 місяці тому +1

    When you are running, does it have the option to give vibration alerts if you get out of a certain hearth rate both in lower and higher values, and can these values be set both manually without being a default ones? And also, does it give additional alerts even if you are in Range? I'm asking cos Xiomi Band 9 does not allow to custom, and even if you select a predefined range it gives you additional alerts to say you to keep going, and that's distracting.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому +1

      You can set these values to be custom, yes. And it will alert you via vibration

  • @justineaquilina25
    @justineaquilina25 7 днів тому

    Hi sorry don't think I understood correctly! Could I use spotify on the amazfit active to change a song? I have an Iphone. Thanks :)

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  2 дні тому

      You can change the song and the volume. But it is not a dedicated Spotify app - it controls whatever music player is active and this control is quite limited. You can play the precious or the next track and control the volume. That all

  • @ralphalfredcorpuz5995
    @ralphalfredcorpuz5995 9 місяців тому +2

    Hello can i ask which budget smartwatch support music playing without the phone.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому +1

      Huawei watch GT3.

    • @markbermudez1332
      @markbermudez1332 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@TechMishkathis feature cannot be done with this amazfit active? Thanks

    • @JustAGuy408
      @JustAGuy408 6 місяців тому

      @@markbermudez1332I think it can

  • @mohamedezz7225
    @mohamedezz7225 4 місяці тому +4

    In 2024
    Which one i should buy amazfit active or gts 4 or go to redmi watch 4

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому +2

      Redmi Watch 4 feels more premium.

  • @adenrivera4225
    @adenrivera4225 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you think gts 4 mini is a better buy in terms of value?

  • @Nishan-v2z
    @Nishan-v2z 6 місяців тому +2

    Amazefit gtr 2 new edition or Amazefit active? which one should i purchase?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  6 місяців тому +1

      The GtR2 new edition ☺️

  • @TheBlueBreezer
    @TheBlueBreezer 14 днів тому

    You reviewed the Amazfit Active and the Amazfit Bip 5. In my country they have the same price. What are the diffrences between these 2 and which one would you choose?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  11 днів тому

      Whichever you visually like more

  • @Master_Pogi
    @Master_Pogi 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for your review.
    I may be late to the party, your reviews helped me in making my purchase decision.
    It's true that Amazfit is now overpriced. I chose to buy the Redmi Watch 4 over Amazfit. I still have my 3 year old GTS2, although it's battery life is only at 3-4 days.
    I'd still choose my GTS2 over the Active.

    • @insyirahhusna3950
      @insyirahhusna3950 3 місяці тому

      Hi, so far which one better either amazfit Or redmi watch 4

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому

      I'd vote for the Redmi

    • @Master_Pogi
      @Master_Pogi Місяць тому

      @@insyirahhusna3950 I'd go with the Redmi for its value.

  • @tamplayer6600
    @tamplayer6600 9 місяців тому +1

    Should I go for amazfit active or the GtR mini or The GTS 4 mini or somthing else. But I want to have a budget but a good smart watch for sport and daily life. I want to spend around 150. And for iOS please, thanks

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому

      This one is a good one.

    • @tamplayer6600
      @tamplayer6600 9 місяців тому

      @@TechMishkashould I go for this one or active edge?

  • @TheQuashima
    @TheQuashima 3 місяці тому +1

    Is it possible to connect Bluetooth headphones to the watch to listen to music during training without taking your phone with you?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому

      Not possible

    • @TheQuashima
      @TheQuashima 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TechMishka i already got it and it is possible, and amazfit flow works on it. What kind of tech specialist are u if you dont know it? 🥲😅

  • @elenaauglyte7435
    @elenaauglyte7435 4 місяці тому +1

    Does GTS 4 MINI have the compass and the altimeter? Thank you!

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  4 місяці тому

      It doesn't as far as I remember

  • @rupinderdhindsa891
    @rupinderdhindsa891 2 місяці тому

    There is no option showing to use the temperature sensor in this watch Please tell me how to use temperature sensor

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  2 місяці тому

      Maybe visible in the sleep cycles data?

  • @jacobhansen5146
    @jacobhansen5146 10 місяців тому +4

    Redmi Watch 4 for the win... I own the Amazfit GTR2e, GTR 4 and the Balance... A lot of features are paid like aura and watch faces. The app is cluttered and all watches are super slow on bluetooth connect... The Redmi Watch 4 is super quick on connect and pretty precise and got a simple app and crazy battery life. Love the tiles setup on Redmi but could wish for more watch faces and a bit annoyed on the date format MM:DD :( Love that the Redmi have a crown and auto brightness. Also loves when I put my phone in DND the watch also goes in DND 👍 Sleeptracking is also better on Redmi since I work nightshifts, amazfit didn't recon that I slept in the day

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh, such a valuable piece if feedback. Than you.

    • @astroweird18
      @astroweird18 9 місяців тому

      Hey, I’m thinking of buying Redmi watch 4. Does the global version have nfc payment for visa? Can it answer calls? I’ve found different answers on the Internet and don’t know who to believe 🤷‍♀️

  • @alistairverdin4859
    @alistairverdin4859 4 місяці тому +4

    So, is it waterproof??.and if so to what depth? Willmit cou t calories all day or only when set to a specific exercise programme?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому

      It is IP68 waterproof. And counts calories during the whole day.

    • @TheQuashima
      @TheQuashima 3 місяці тому

      No. It is 5ATM waterproof 😮​@@TechMishka

  • @Gaurav-ik8mv
    @Gaurav-ik8mv 7 місяців тому +3

    Nice video! Huawei Watch Fit 3 or Amazfit Active?
    Which one would you recommend and why?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  7 місяців тому +3

      Both are great. I still tend to prefer Active., mostly because of the app

  • @delwix6652
    @delwix6652 8 місяців тому

    Hello does it have gallery viewing front phone ?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  8 місяців тому

      No

    • @delwix6652
      @delwix6652 8 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka And you dont know some watch ? With this thing

  • @itsfayy___1175
    @itsfayy___1175 4 місяці тому

    Hi! So would you recommend this watch or Gts 4 mini or huawei fit 3 for iPhone users?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  4 місяці тому

      The Huawei Fit 3 is the best among these three.

  • @NORARMIZAZAINAL
    @NORARMIZAZAINAL Місяць тому

    Gtr2, amazfit active and redmi watch 4...which one is better

  • @xtongkat
    @xtongkat 4 місяці тому

    Which amazfit models have nfc?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  4 місяці тому +1

      Amazfit Balance has NFC

  • @johnnyblank8752
    @johnnyblank8752 9 місяців тому +3

    Comprehensive review! Kudos 👍

  • @MLVSSCH
    @MLVSSCH 7 місяців тому

    Hi, so would you recommend this watch if sleep and heartrate tracking are very important aspects for me? Or should i go for the apple watch SE?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  7 місяців тому +6

      With apple watch you cannot track sleeping unless you recharge prior to going to bed

  • @acefan2trekninja
    @acefan2trekninja 8 місяців тому

    Can you take calls and answer text messages when it’s connected to an IPhone

  • @holaroccotv4564
    @holaroccotv4564 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for your video, gave me an idea of how the Active is. My Amazfit GTS 3 recently died, after 2 years of intense use, but i really liked that watch. Now i just bought the GTS 4, and with an average use, the battery wouldn't last more than 2 days, so I am returning it after a week of use. Since I still like amazfit i am wondering if i should get the Active or the GTS 4 Mini, as you said before the Active battery life lasts at least 6 days to you. Which one would you consider buying, the GTS 4 mini or the Active if battery is important to you? Thank you!!

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  2 місяці тому +2

      Both will perform similarly.

  • @bongolzxc
    @bongolzxc 5 місяців тому +1

    amazfit active or huawei watch fit 3?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  4 місяці тому

      The Fit 3

    • @lasodudel
      @lasodudel 4 місяці тому +1

      @@TechMishkahi! i saw your reply to one comment that you preferred the active.. but here you replied with fit 3. May I ask which one is better pls?

  • @Foodlepadoodle
    @Foodlepadoodle 3 місяці тому

    Is the back of the watch natural or glass?

  • @Thefilmyfamily786
    @Thefilmyfamily786 7 місяців тому

    Is this better than huawei watch fit 2 active? Also hows the speaker and Bluetooth calling quality. Is the microphone decent?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  7 місяців тому +1

      I doubt it is any better.

    • @Thefilmyfamily786
      @Thefilmyfamily786 7 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka got the Samsung galaxy watch instead.

  • @petrmaresu
    @petrmaresu 5 місяців тому

    I'm looking for a smartwatch with wi-fi (for reliable notifications all over the house). One e-shop told me this model has it, but you didn't mention it. Can you please confirm eather way?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  5 місяців тому

      No wi-fi on this one

    • @petrmaresu
      @petrmaresu 5 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka Thanks!

  • @jawadhashmi1551
    @jawadhashmi1551 5 місяців тому +1

    Redmi watch 4 or amazfit active? What would u prefer

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  5 місяців тому +1

      Redmi watch 4 has newer hardware

    • @jawadhashmi1551
      @jawadhashmi1551 5 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka so would u go with redmi

  • @_Rinzie_
    @_Rinzie_ 9 місяців тому +1

    What do you think compared to GTS3?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому

      Maybe GTS3 is still slightly better.

  • @ld6433
    @ld6433 7 місяців тому

    You said you can only change Spotify music on android?
    Does that mean you can’t change the Apple Music app on watch?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  7 місяців тому +3

      It can control whichever app is active about music playback

  • @sagarsatheesh9367
    @sagarsatheesh9367 8 місяців тому

    Is it connect in iPhone?

  • @builditontutorial
    @builditontutorial 8 місяців тому

    should i get Amazfit 3 gtr because am liking but my other option that i have available in my place is amazfit and samsung smart watch 6

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  7 місяців тому +1

      The Samsung device.is much smarter.

  • @jefry_alhusaini
    @jefry_alhusaini 7 місяців тому

    Bro, in the training menu, for Running, is there an interval training menu?

  • @syafiqkama1920
    @syafiqkama1920 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazfit Active or Huawei Fit 3 ??... help me, I'm in dilemma between these two watch

    • @fitnesscat761
      @fitnesscat761 4 місяці тому

      I guess huawei watch fit 3 is way better than this

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому

      The Fit 3 is superior.

  • @serenamartinez2862
    @serenamartinez2862 3 місяці тому

    Hi man! Something I don’t quite understand, can I listen to music on spotify using my bluetooth headphones without having to carry my phone? I’d use it for running and would like to know which watch is the best option. Thank you and appreciate the review ☺️

    • @thangarajj
      @thangarajj 2 місяці тому

      No you can't. It doesn't have LTE type data connection, so bluetooth headphones will only work for music in the inbuilt storage in the watch, not any of the cloud services like spotify.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  Місяць тому

      Not possible, unfortunately. You need WearOS or Apple watch for that

  • @Me-by6uf
    @Me-by6uf 10 місяців тому +1

    Could you compare between amazfit active and redmi watch 4? I am on the decision to choose one.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому +1

      Amazfit Active supports contactless payments and you.can rely on some more integrations with other sports apps. The rest is similar.

    • @Me-by6uf
      @Me-by6uf 9 місяців тому

      @@TechMishka thank you

  • @Malaka653
    @Malaka653 5 місяців тому

    Zepp active app wont support I phone 😢

  • @muhamadshuhaizmee7497
    @muhamadshuhaizmee7497 Місяць тому

    Sport hiking?

  • @FallenChaituGaming
    @FallenChaituGaming 2 місяці тому

    Amazfit active or amazfit band 7?

  • @med4u1
    @med4u1 10 місяців тому

    I have this. Not measuring awake time, REM and Naps. Is this a software issue you reckon? Or defect with the unit I have?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому

      It has measured REM in my case. As for naps - didn't get the chance to try out.

  • @violetskydiver7684
    @violetskydiver7684 10 місяців тому +3

    An active crown or bezel I can go without, but having to manually adjust the brightness every time I go indoors is a big turn off.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, same here.

    • @thechaoscoefficient
      @thechaoscoefficient 9 місяців тому +3

      I have seen absolutely NO reason for a crown, bezel or auto Brightness feature. I like my Active.

  • @keddehm
    @keddehm Місяць тому +2

    my dad has 17 Amazfit and my dads uncle works for amason

  • @hnnsy
    @hnnsy 6 місяців тому

    My gts 3 just bricked today in the middle of a swim. It had randomly turned off a few times (losing workout data) previously. Trying to research a replacement and this looks identical. Identical. And my old one was almost 3 years old........

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  6 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear that... This one is kind of similar.

  • @ChristianCassard
    @ChristianCassard 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazfit is very good brand, good quality and design, I have the GTS4 MINI and it's absolutly fantastic since 2022 : huge battery and very thin . Even xiaomi is not competitive I think, more cheap looking I would say, Amazfit is a kind of apple watch at third price !

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому

      👍🙂

    • @sharon3157
      @sharon3157 4 місяці тому

      I AGREE WITH YOU AMAZFIT IS BETTER THAN XAOMI

  • @mruscfreddles80
    @mruscfreddles80 8 місяців тому

    hello. . thank you for review. .can you do an update. . with the zepp3.5 firmware update. .cheers

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  8 місяців тому +1

      The difference is not that significant.

  • @phillipvanrheede9995
    @phillipvanrheede9995 2 місяці тому

    This or Redme watch 4?

  • @spikeweb5193
    @spikeweb5193 26 днів тому +2

    Now zeppos 4

  • @ALLKNEWPRINCE
    @ALLKNEWPRINCE 10 місяців тому +2

    Bro I have seen your earfun buds cheapest of 2020 video. I seen ur family. So good family brother. Can u suggest me cheapest but good earbuds for good phone call?

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому

      Most Redmi buds have good price and quality.

  • @kennyzraht5804
    @kennyzraht5804 10 місяців тому

    The only tempting thing about this watch is the weight. I love a heath tracker on my wrist that weighs as little as possible.

  • @rolins3279
    @rolins3279 10 місяців тому

    The observation I make is that many manufacturers like Amazfit really don't pay attention to what is being done by the competition 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому

      Hah, this is a very good point!

  • @ivovass195
    @ivovass195 10 місяців тому +1

    Good hardware and design let down by weak software, shame. Amoled, GPS and long battery life give it some chance for some if on good sale

  • @micheller999
    @micheller999 4 місяці тому +1

    It has Zepp OS 4.0.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  3 місяці тому

      Yeah, this is a rather recent upgrade.

  • @jackroped1
    @jackroped1 7 місяців тому +1

    It had zepp 3.5 os now

  • @matthewstopint8852
    @matthewstopint8852 9 місяців тому

    no altimeter / barometer ...stay with gts 4

  • @nikos.b
    @nikos.b 10 місяців тому +26

    No autobrightness, no buy. As simple as that.

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому +13

      😐

    • @floraazevedo349
      @floraazevedo349 8 місяців тому +1

      @@thechaoscoefficientdo you think it’s worth the price? and have you got it connected to an android or iphone ?

    • @thechaoscoefficient
      @thechaoscoefficient 8 місяців тому

      @@floraazevedo349 I have been turning the brightness up a bit more as the days are getting sunnier but I still don't have to turn it up high. I think it's definitely worth the price. It's on sale all the time. Wait for a good sale and get one. I got my wife one too and she loves it. Just remember that it doesn't store much music if that is important to you. To me I don't care if it stores music or not. Are you considering other watches? If so, which ones? Are you looking for an everyday watch or more of a runners watch? I have mine connected to an Android. I am not a fan of iPhones.

    • @emixonalgaert4376
      @emixonalgaert4376 7 місяців тому +22

      Yea, because auto brightness is why we need smart watches for 😂

    • @thechaoscoefficient
      @thechaoscoefficient 7 місяців тому

      @@floraazevedo349 Yes. Get it while it's on sale. I use it with an Android. I don't like iPhones.

  • @Leo78711
    @Leo78711 10 місяців тому

    This is the brother of Amazfit bip5

  • @phillipvanrheede9995
    @phillipvanrheede9995 2 місяці тому

    All the good watch faces have to pay for wtf

  • @alvzcizzler
    @alvzcizzler 10 місяців тому +1

    Huawei Watch Fit 2 is a better buy than this

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому

      👍👍

    • @numan6834
      @numan6834 5 місяців тому

      You should think better writing this because fit 2 is much more older model and have bad screen . You should compare active with fit 3 but it looks like app watches replica similar it does not have an original design and not usefull like active in iphones and androids.

  • @milanmilan8235
    @milanmilan8235 9 місяців тому +1

    please, less gestures with eyes and forehead :) you are like actor in american sitcom now :) but review is good, thank you

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  9 місяців тому

      Might be related to my struggle to get fully relaxed in front of camera and bigger audiences. Will do my best to improve ❤️

    • @attic42
      @attic42 9 місяців тому +2

      I completely disagree with milanmilan. There's nothing wrong with your presentation of facial expressions. Just be yourself. You're doing great. And I find your animated expressions convey enthusiasm and passion for your work. And a positive vibe. It's refreshing, authentic, and YOU.

  • @sabrrrnamae
    @sabrrrnamae 8 місяців тому

    Hii does quick reply to Facebook messenger work? Mine says successful, but no messages are actually sent. Quick reply works in SMS, instagram, and viber. Im using Samsung S21 FE

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  8 місяців тому

      Same here. I guess they will fix it with a software update.

  • @kickbul
    @kickbul 10 місяців тому +1

    first

    • @TechMishka
      @TechMishka  10 місяців тому +1

      You are indeed. Thanks for the support.

    • @kickbul
      @kickbul 10 місяців тому

      Gotta keep that Algo fed :)