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TechStage | Guide to air pressure monitoring devices for motorcycles & co

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The correct tire pressure plays an important role. It’s easy to check at home. TechStage shows cheap and expensive devices for this.

When motorcycle manufacturers develop new models, they use a complex process to determine the optimal tire pressure. The recommended values for the front and rear tires should be strictly adhered to, this is the only way to keep the motorcycle manageable, regardless of whether it is accelerating, braking, banking, or at top speed. The contact area of a motorcycle tire on the road is just the size of a hen’s egg, it has to absorb enormous forces and interlock reliably with the asphalt surface – but it can only do that with the correct tire inflation pressure. If you drive with the wrong air pressure, you endanger yourself and others, because in extreme cases you can fall. But even just a little too low tire pressure leads to higher fuel consumption and causes the rubber to wear out faster. In addition, handling deteriorates and the braking distance becomes longer.

An air pressure check should take place at least every two weeks, preferably even before each trip. Measurements are generally taken when the tire is cold, because the air pressure increases in the warm tire. Air pressure gauges at petrol stations are often imprecise and therefore only help to a limited extent. It is much better to either have a good test device at home or permanent electronic monitoring on the motorcycle. The advantage of a separate test device is that it can be used for all other vehicles with an auto valve. In addition to the bike, the car, caravan or mountain bike always have the correct air pressure.

The article appears in our motorcycle theme world. There we already presented communication devices for bikes (advice), motorcycle sat navs like the Garmin Zumo XT (test report) or cheaper alternatives like the TomTom Rider 550 (Review) tested. We also provide ten gift tips for motorcyclists (articles).

Oxford Air Gauge The Oxford Air Gauge works in his black plastic housing is not exactly high quality, but delivers good results. It determines the air pressure with only minimal deviations and that is ultimately the main criterion. The right angle of the connection is also pleasant, so that you can easily reach the valve between the spokes of the rim. However, the Oxford Air Gauge gets stuck on some wheels when you pull it off the valve, so that some air escapes and you have to pump air again if in doubt. The measuring range extends to 10, 0 bar and can be switched to PSI. The digital display is unfortunately not illuminated, but it is easy to read in normal lighting conditions. When the measurement is finished, it switches itself off after a few seconds, so that the battery is conserved.

The Oxford Air Gauge is a solid and inexpensive air pressure gauge. Not for upscale professional demands, but proof that inexpensive devices can deliver good results.

SKS air pressure meter Also in a plastic case, but purely optically more valuable than the Oxford Air Gauge is the air pressure meter from SKS Germany. It lies well in the hand and only weighs 54 grams. The head can be rotated, which makes it much easier to put on the valve and it offers inputs for both motorcycle / car valves and for Presta valves on bicycles. The measurement is accurate, rarely the deviation is more than 0, 05 bar. The background of the digital display is illuminated and makes it easier to read. A practical button is used to deflate the air if too much has been pumped into the tire, the display is in real time. The unit of measurement goes up to 10, 0 bar and can be switched to PSI. The battery charge level is shown as a symbol and the digital display switches itself off after a while.

The SKS air pressure meter is comparatively cheap, offers good equipment and sufficiently accurate measurement results.

Topeak Smart Gauge D2 The Topeak Smart Gauge D2 is a real hand flatterer. The compact device impresses with its good equipment. The head is over 180 degrees, so that it can easily reach the valve between the spokes. The user switches between the valve sizes (motorcycle or bicycle) with a slide, and another button is used to deflate. The Smart Gauge D2 measures very precisely, and the large display is easy to read. It can be up to 17, measure 0 bar , even if this pressure would blow every motorcycle tire. The buttons for operating the menu are a bit small, but still acceptable to use. The pressure can optionally be shown in bar, PSI and in kg / cm2. An acoustic signal sounds when the measurement is completed.

The Topeak Smart Gauge D2 knows how to please with precise measurements and good features. Thanks to its compact dimensions of 07, 2 x 4.5 x 3.5 millimeters, it fits in almost every jacket pocket and can be carried on the tour.

Autmor TPMS tire pressure monitoring system The Autmor TPMS tire pressure control system differs from the other measuring devices shown so far. It consists of valve caps that are screwed on and then permanently transmit tire pressure and temperature to the receiver. The temperature measurement turns out to be inaccurate and usually shows too little. To do this, the pressure readings are precisely transmitted to the illuminated display. This can be attached to the handlebars or in the cockpit. It permanently shows the data from the front and rear tires in real time. The tire pressure monitoring system switches on as soon as the tire rotates, but it takes a few seconds before the current value is displayed. If the pressure or temperature deviates from the preselected value, the control system triggers an alarm. The units of measurement can be switched between degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit as well as bar and PSI. The housing of the display is waterproof and is either glued or screwed to the motorcycle, but the supposedly theft-proof screw turns out to be a normal lock nut. The manufacturer promises a battery life of at least two years.

The Autmor TPMS tire pressure control system shows the air pressure of both tires while driving. The temperature information is more a guide than an exact value.

Michelin tire pressure control system Tire giant Michelin delivers an alternative to the automobile -System. The tire pressure control system for motorcycles transmits the data to the round display, which is located with a bracket on the handlebar, in the cockpit or can be attached to the cladding. Unfortunately, the magnet and adhesive tape are not particularly strong, so the bracket should be as horizontal as possible. The information for both tires in the easy-to-read display is precise with only minor deviations. The Michelin system works with the so-called SAS system, which automatically performs the calibration and radio connection between the sensor and the display. Unfortunately, the small batteries in the pressure sensors cannot be replaced, but they are supposed to last for at least three years. The individual sensors can be bought later, they cost around 24 Euro the Piece.

The Michelin tire pressure monitoring system is a very practical system that gives the driver permanent security about the air pressure in the tires.

Bosch Easy Pump battery Who not only measure, but if necessary immediately still want to inflate, you should take a look at the Bosch Easy Pump battery. The device not only measures the pressure in the tire very accurately, it is also a compressor. Thanks to an integrated battery, it can hold up to 10, pump 3 bar into the tire. The flexible hose is 20 Centimeters long and can be easily connect to the motorcycle valve. The user can preselect the desired pressure in the digital and illuminated display and the Easy Pump battery switches off automatically when the pressure is reached. The battery is charged practically via USB-C. In addition, there are various adapters for bicycle, ball and air mattress valves in the handle. Due to its length of 215 millimeters and its weight of 423 Gram, it is rather unsuitable for motorcycle tours, but performs very well in the home garage, in the trunk or in the caravan.

With Easy Pump, Bosch offers a fascinating little battery pump with an accurate pressure display. If you want to make your life much easier, you can hardly avoid the Easy Pump.

Osram Tyreinflate 450 An alternative to the Bosch device comes from Osram. The Osram Tyreinflate 450 can be accessed via a 12 – Operate the volt charging socket and inflate tires in a short time. The digital display not only shows the current tire pressure, but the desired value can also be preselected there. A bar display provides information about the increasing pressure in the tire. The Osram Tyreinflate 450 has an automatic stop function as soon as the value is reached and can pump up to 5.5 bar pressure. The 65 Centimeter long, flexible hose reaches every motorcycle valve that 330 Centimeter long power cable is neatly wound up in the housing. Valve adapters for motorcycle / car, bicycle and balls are included.

Osram offers here with the Tyreinflate 423 a compact and practical device to check the tire pressure and at the push of a button to correct.

Conclusion Motorcyclists know how vital the correct air pressure is. It helps if you don’t have to rely on the devices at petrol stations, but have one that you can use and that always shows the same information. The wireless measuring systems are also a practical aid, as they automatically display the important information in the cockpit.

If you have more space, you should also use the Bosch Easy Pump or the Osram Tyreinflate 450 invest. Then you not only have a precise check of the pressure, but can also inflate on site if necessary. The fact that the devices also inflate bicycles, balls or air mattresses is a nice bonus that makes them perfect for a trip to the lake or as a companion in the caravan. We show alternatives to the two pumps in the article Mobile electric air pumps from Xiaomi & Co. in comparison.

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Garmin Venu SQ Music: the elegant smartwatch for sports

Remind Apple Watch for exterior design but under the shell they have the DNA of Garmin products: Venu SQ and Venu SQ Music are the new smartwatches of the American company that, in the face of very interesting prices, allow the passionate sportsman to keep track of their outdoor activities by monitoring during the day your state of health

by Paolo Corsini published on 14 December 2020 in the Wearables channel

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Venu SQq and Venu SQ Music: the differences with Venu standard

Among the smartwatches offered for sale by the various manufacturers there are significant differences in terms of technical characteristics and approach to the market. If some of the features accumulate the great majority of the proposals on sale, such as the integration of GPS and optical heart rate sensor, for others it is the decision of the specific manufacturer to lean in one direction or the other. Some models are more oriented to being tools for sports activities, while others still the optimization is aimed at notifications and the use of APPs directly from the wrist. Finally, we find some proposals that straddle these two categories, wanting to be valid tools for the sportsman but at the same time not giving up the practicality of a touch screen.

This is the case of Garmin’s Venu SQ range, the most recent proposal of the American company in the smartwatch sector focused on a 1.3-inch diagonal touch screen and which does not give up the typical DNA of Garmin products designed for sport.

Venu SQ on the left; Venu right

With an official price list of 199 €, figure that rises to 249 € for the Venu SQ Music version, this new smartwatch is positioned in the mid-range segment of the market alongside the first Venu smartwatch which remains on the official list at the figure of 349 € (but on the market it is offered at figures close to 300 €). The two proposals are easily distinguishable: the newcomer uses a rectangular-shaped screen while the standard Venu has a circular screen.

In addition to the shape of the screen and the lower cost, there are other elements that characterize and differentiate Venu from Venu SQ:

Venu’s screen is AMOLED type; in Venu SQ we have switched to an LCD screen that is always in color; Venu’s screen diameter is 1.2 inches; for Venu SQ the screen diagonal is 1.3 inches;
Garmin declares a range with active GPS of 14 hours for Venu SQ, value that increases up to 16 hours for Venu;
the standby time remains unchanged at 6 days for both models;
both Venu and Venu SQ maintain a screen with touch functionality and two buttons on the right side;
Venu integrates a barometric altimeter, not present in Venu SQ instead of this reason cannot keep track of the stairs walked per day. The altimetry of outdoor training sessions is indicated using the GPS track altitudes;
both integrate optical heartbeat sensor with PulseOX, for detecting the level of oxygen saturation in the blood;
both are equipped with a GPS sensor with GLONASS and Galileo support;
Venu and Venu SQ Music are equipped with a memory of about 3.4GB to store music tracks, also integrating support for streaming services such as Spotify and Deezer ;
both support contactless payments via Garmin Pay service;
Venu and Venu SQ are able to monitor the progress of sleep, the number of breaths per minute and in general daily activities in motion which are carried out;
allow connection to external sensors ( as a heart rate monitor) via standard ANT + and Bluetooth Smart;
allow you to load preset training sessions from Garmin Connect.

The front of Venu SQ closely resembles that of Apple Watch: it is a very simple design, in which the rectangular screen with a 1.3-inch diagonal obviously stands out. Garmin has also integrated two side buttons, useful for navigating the various menu options but above all to safely manage the execution of outdoor or indoor sports activities without having to interact with the touch screen.

In the back stands the Garmin Elevate optical sensor, which is also able to detect the level of oxygen saturation in the blood. The connector for the charging cable is the standard one adopted by Garmin in its most recent smartwatches, including Venu: the supplied cable ends at the other end with a traditional USB Type-A connector. The smartwatch is very compact, with a limited thickness and a weight less than 40 grams. The supplied strap can be easily removed and replaced with others by the same step as 21 mm.

Venu SQ is set by default with the screen automatically off after a few seconds, so as to preserve the batteries; It is possible to configure the always on mode from the menu which obviously has an impact on the operating autonomy.

Many disciplines to monitor, with summary widgets

From the settings menu it is possible to select which sports activities can be activated from the menu, as well as configure the widgets that the main screen will propose to the user. The approach is the mirror image of what is implemented in the other Garmin sports watches, albeit with differences in graphic terms linked to the rectangular shape of the screen against the circular one that characterizes most of the models of the American company. The sporting activities available are decidedly numerous and meet the needs of all the passionate users:

race
Tapis Roulant
indoor track
bike
indoor bike
indoor walking
pool
golf
sci
snowboard
cross country skiing
SUP
weights
cardio
yoga
pilates
breathing exercises
elliptical
step
rowing
rowing machine

The configurable widgets are just as complete:

my day
health statistics
chronology
heart rate
body battery
hydration
calendar
weather
notifications
music

Interesting presence of the body battery widget, a feature introduced with the most recent Garmin smartwatches that provides an estimate of the energy reserve level, from 100 to zero, that the user has available and that it turns out to be useful during the day in its various moments: in the morning to understand how much you have recovered during the night’s rest, in the evening how tired you are from the activities carried out during the day.

my day – health statistics

By swiping upwards on the touch screen you access the “my day” screen, which provides information on the level of activity that has taken place up to now. The next screen is that of the health statistics, with which you have summary indications on instant heart rate, number of breaths per minute, body battery and instant stress level. All this information is then accessible from your smartphone thanks to the Garmin Connect App, useful for checking the historical trend (example: the level of stress accumulated over the last few days). Some of this information, such as sleep quality analysis, is only accessible from Garmin Connect and cannot be viewed directly on the smartwatch.

While running of a sporting activity it is possible to view data from 3 different screens, each of which offers a maximum of 3 data. At the end of the activity Venu SQ offers a series of information and statistics that allow us to evaluate what we have done and with what intensity, data that we will find in greater detail in the corresponding Garmin Connect screen on our smartphone.

For whom h if you have already used a Garmin product in the past, nothing substantially new, therefore: you find yourself in a familiar environment, in which it is easy to configure the various options. The graphic style adopted is certainly less sophisticated and refined than that of the higher-end Fenix and Forerunner models, resulting in a slightly “retro” visual impact: nothing that compromises usability, but you can definitely do better in this. scope.

The graph shows the heart rate trends recorded with the Garmin HRM-PRO heart rate monitor, connected to a Garmin Forerunner 676, and with the integrated optical sensor in Garmin Venu SQ. The behavior of the latter was overall very close to that of the chest heart rate monitor, with some differences evident especially in the final part of the training session. The optical sensor recorded a pulse peak that lasted about 1 and a half minutes, a period in which the heart rate did not change.

The average data recorded by Venu SQ was equal to 160 beats per minute, against a value of 159 beats per minute of the chest heart rate monitor. Overall, therefore, very limited differences as an average, with a slightly different instantaneous behavior which, moreover, confirms how the optical heartbeat sensor provides a good representation of how our heart is working during training but not with a level of precision comparable to that of a chest band.

In this training session Venu SQ recorded, about 83 minutes in duration, a distance of 18, 16 km against a value of 18, 04 obtained with Garmin Forerunner 676. The difference is less than 1%, due to the tolerance of consumer-grade GPS devices such as these products. In other training sessions we recorded behaviors that mirror the track proposed here both in terms of heart rate and overall distance measured: marginal differences compared to the reference, with an overall behavior of Venu SQ that is almost the same as that of the older brother Garmin Forerunner 945.

A valid smartwatch for sportsmen, with an affordable cost

Venu SQ implements everything you expect from a Garmin sports watch: it provides clear indications during the course of the activity together with final summary data upon its completion. There is not the level of detail and depth that Garmin implements in the more expensive models of the Forerunner and Fenix families but in fact nothing is missing even for the most passionate sportsman. Obviously, there remains the ability to load personalized workouts, which contain different phases in terms of duration, distance and intensity: this also allows the advanced enthusiast to train following the instructions provided by the smartwatch. This is a technical element appreciated by the passionate sportsman who differentiates Venu SQ from competing products, not able to go beyond some predefined training configurations and not customizable at will.

The dimensions compact and light weight make it very practical to wear all day continuously: it is not difficult to keep it on the wrist even during the night, so as to be able to constantly monitor your health as well as the quality of night rest. The only real limitation is the lack of the barometric altimeter: this is a renunciation that has allowed the overall cost to be contained and therefore can be well supported in the light of the 199 € official price list for the Venu SQ model.

Finally, good autonomy with battery: we were able to use it for an average of 5 consecutive days between one battery charge and the other, carrying out a running activity every day with the optical heartbeat sensor and GPS activated, lasting about 1 hour at a time. By enabling the detection of the oxygen saturation level continuously, keeping the screen at maximum brightness and performing longer training sessions, the autonomy is reduced but VenuSQ is certainly not a smartwatch to be recharged every evening, or every two days, even making the most of all its features.

Between the standard version and the Music version we recommend the first: the cost of the second is 249 €, not very far from around 300 € to which it is It is possible to purchase the original Venu model that implements the same functions, but enriched with the barometric altimeter and the on-screen display mode of the gymnastic exercises provided for by your training session.

Amazfit Pop Pro smartwatch incoming on December 1

Huami introduced a smartwatch called Amazfit Pop last month, and we already reviewed it. We were quite impressed with its health-tracking options and now a Pro version is incoming. A teaser revealed some key specs of the wearable, with a promise to tell us the rest on December 1.

The Amazfit Pop Pro is said to have a 1.43” OLED screen, come with NFC, and 24/7 heart-rate tracking. It will bring Amazfit’s PAI algorithm to keep you active and motivated, and the wearable will have over 60 different sports modes.

Here’s where it gets interesting – all the listed specs are also available on the Amazfit Pop (also sold as Amazfit Bip U at some markets). The key difference is the new device will have built-in GPS, instead of relying on your phone for positioning. It will also have a microphone but we figured that out from fine print at Amazfit Bip U’s listing in India.

Amazfit Pop/Bip U

We expect the pricing to get slightly higher – probably will cost CNY399 (that’s about $60), going slightly up from the CNY349 tag of the regular Pop. The gadget is pictured in Green and we hope Amazfit will also bring it in Black and Pink.

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The Redmi Watch smartwatch arrives for just $ 40 with 1.4 “square screen and NFC

by Pablo López Yesterday at 12: 46 …

The Redmi Watch arrives with a 1.4 “screen and resolution 340 x 340, in square format, for only $ 40 on a limited basis during these first days.

The clock Smart from Redmi has already arrived. Its specifications place it as a really affordable option to get the entry-level range in this type of device. We have, therefore, a square model y 1.4 “screen rounded edges with resolution 340 x 340 . The screen maintains 2.5D edges to give it a smoother shape. The watch comes with Bluetooth 5.0 as a connection method and also integrates NFC , something that many users will surely appreciate. It is fully compatible with the Mi Fit application and, through it, the screen can be customized with more than 120 different settings.

The Redmi Watch weighs only 35 grams and supports dives up to 50 meters deep in water. Its battery ensures a week of autonomy, while in saving mode it increases up to 12 days. Naturally, it has typical sensors like accelerometer, heart rate , sleep monitor and blood oxygen saturation. It takes 2 hours to fully charge. Redmi Watch sales begin on December 1 in China, for the equivalent of $ 40.

This model is located somewhat below the Xiaomi Mi Watch and Huawei Watch Fit, which also integrate GPS and offer greater autonomy.

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TechStage | Realme 7 5G in the test: 120 Hz and power processor for 200 euros

Start Design Display Camera Equipment Battery Price Conclusion Comments from Stefan // 26. 11. 2020 17: 05 Clock

5G is moving into the lower middle class – at least in the Realme 7 5G. Another highlight is a 120 – Hz display and a modern, powerful chipset. Sounds good – is it good?

After Realme 7 (test report) and Realme 7 Pro (test report), the Chinese manufacturer has now also brought the Realme 7 5G to German retailers. Highlights are not only the eponymous 5G, but also a display with 120 Hertz and a chipset that has never been seen in this country, the Mediatek Dimensity 800 U. Realme offers all of this at an amazingly low price of 229 Euro in the RRP – is that enough to differentiate yourself from the other Realme 7 models?

Design That doesn’t work with the design. The Realme 7 5G looks exactly like the Realme 7 (test report) and is based on the simple 7 model in terms of size. The difference is not great in this regard, the Pro model offers 6.4 instead of 6.5 inches and corresponding dimensions. You can only see the low price of the model at the front in the thickness of the screen bezels; more expensive models do that better, especially below the display. Thanks to the punchhole notch, the device still looks sufficiently modern.

The processing is overall neat, even if only plastic is used as the material. In this price range, this can still be tolerated, even if individual manufacturers already rely on metal frames or glass backs. The Realme 7 5G is very comfortable to hold in the hand, but quickly reveals itself to be a “plastic bomber”. This can have advantages in terms of durability and reception, but it looks less high-quality. As a protective measure, Realme installs a display protective film on the screen ex works.

Realme uses the same matt surface for the 5g model on the back its dichotomy and the slightly iridescent color scheme like the Realme 7 Pro. This also applies to the arrangement of the cameras – the lenses are not just below each other, but also next to each other. Overall, the device appears to be of high quality for the price.

All pictures for Realme 7 5G from the test (9 pictures) Display The IPS LCD of the Realme 7 5G has a diagonal of 6.5 inches and is thanks to 2400 × 1080 Pixel nice and sharp (405 ppi). The highlight is the refresh rate of 120 Hertz – that’s one more time 30 Hertz more than the cheaper Realme 7 (test report) and even 60 Hertz more than the more expensive Realme 7 Pro (test report). There, however, buyers get OLED technology. Especially for 60 – Hz panel of the Pro model you can see a clear difference. Anyone who uses a higher Hertz number over a longer period of time no longer wants to do without the more fluid display of moving content.

OLED or LCD is often a question of faith, but the test device’s display is bad by no means. The brightness ranges with around 430 cd / m2 in everyday life, it can only be more difficult to read in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the panel scores with decent contrasts and largely natural color rendering. The viewing angle stability is also perfectly acceptable for the price we have called.

Camera Not only externally there are similarities the other Realme 7 models, the Realme 7 5G also uses the same camera equipment. This comes unchanged from the Realme 7 and is again made up of the main camera with 48 Megapixels, wide angle with 8 megapixels as well Macro and depth sensor with 2 megapixels each together. What we criticized in the test of the Realme 7 (review) also applies to the 5G model: Thanks to pixel binning, they are usually 12 instead of 48 Megapixel pictures the main camera are fine in good light. The biggest problems here are too much re-sharpening of the software with the resulting image noise and sufficient, but not good image dynamics.

The quad camera is actually a dual cam We already noticed the quality of the recordings at night with the Realme 7, which is decent for the price range. The wide angle suffers from insufficient image sharpness, users should forget about macro and depth sensors right away – macro shots with only 2 megapixels are simply not sharp enough to look even remotely fascinating. The front camera takes usable selfies. Videos can be recorded in 4K, but 30 Frames per second final, what the picture sharpness greatly lowers when panning. Otherwise, the image quality is good, but interested parties shouldn’t expect too much from the image stabilization.

All original recordings with the realme 7 5G (22 Photos) Furnishing Chipsets of the Dimensity series from Mediatek have not yet been used in smartphones that were intended for the German market – why not? It cannot be due to the performance, because it is the built-in Dimensity 800 exemplary for those not significantly above the 128 – RRP of the Realme 7 5G. With eight clocked up to 2.4 GHz (4 × Cortex-A 76 and 4 × Cortex-A 55) CPUs, a technology called HyperEngine, which should bring more performance in games and an ARM-G 57 – GPU wants manufacturer Mediatek the Snapdragon 765 Take aim at G – and that basically works quite well. In conjunction with 6 GB of RAM, the Realme 7 5G achieves around 330. 00 0 points and thus a lead over models with the Snapdragon 765 of good 40. 00 0 points.

In other benchmarks like 3DMark Wild Life it looks a little different again seems to be mainly due to the GPU performance. For users, this head-to-head race between the two chip manufacturers offers one thing above all else: a lot of performance for little money. You can see that with the Realme 7 5G in everyday life. On the great overall impression, the supple 120 – Hz rendering of the screen a good part, but also starting apps is quick and multitasking is hardly a problem for the smartphone. Only hard-core gamers should, as always, use a smartphone with a top chipset like the Snapdragon 865, all others are made with the 7 nanometer dimensity 800 happy.

Otherwise there is everything a mid-range smartphone needs to have: LTE with all bands commonly used in Germany (including band 20) WLAN ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB C, GPS and of course 5G – with 5G excellent for arguing, because the network coverage in Germany is still rather weak. In positive terms. The fingerprint sensor in the power button on the right works very quickly and reliably, the mono speaker sounds a bit tinny, but is otherwise decent.

Android 10 serves as the basis for Realme OS, which Oppos ColorOS builds. The interface looks tidy and clear and offers some additional functions such as extended adaptability of the design and shape of app icons. The security patch is from October and is current enough at the time of testing at the end of November. For the Realme 7 and the Pro model, Realme has an update to Android 11 promised that it should come this year. It should be similar with the 5G model. So far, Realme was considered pleasantly reliable.

Battery The battery the Realme 7 5G is based on the Realme 7 instead of the Pro – that has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is the one with 5000 mAh slightly higher capacity (4500 mAh in the Pro model), disadvantage 30- instead of 65 – Watt fast charging. And there is another advantage: The Dimensity – 800 – chipset is in the modern 7-millimeter process made and therefore more energy efficient than the Helio G 95 with his 12 nanometers. Accordingly, it is hardly surprising that the Realme 7 5G with its configuration in PCmark’s battery test on proud 11, 5 hours comes – mind you in automatic mode, in which the smartphone independently switches between 60 and 120 Hz decides.

That is a very decent value, which is not only significantly better than the others Realme 7 models, but also ensures two days of running time in everyday life without “range fear”. The power donor of the 5G model is charged according to 30 minutes almost half, after hardly more than the battery is full again in about an hour. There is no wireless charging – that would be a novelty in this price range.

Price The Realme 7 5G is only available in blue and in the tested version with 6 / 128 GByte memory.

Conclusion 5G is in Germany as of November 2020 still no purchase criterion for smartphones – even if network operators like to present it differently. Therefore, 5G should not be the only reason to buy the Realme 7 5G. The device has other advantages to offer that make it better than its namesake. There would be something like that 120 – Hz display and the chipset is a power in comparison to the current Realme 7 trio. This not only improves performance (and brings 5G with it), but also ensures better runtimes – a win-win situation, so to speak.

Interested parties have to cut back on the camera – it does during the day and even still decent pictures at night, but that’s better for a little more money. Especially the nonsensical constellation with 2-megapixel macro and depth sensor only looks good on the data sheet, but does not help in everyday life. If you can basically make friends with the smartphone, but are looking for other details, you should definitely take a look at Realme 7 (test report) and Realme 7 Pro (test report). Otherwise it is worth taking a look at the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (test report).

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heise offer: heise MacDev: Online conference with focus on Apple's SwiftUI starts soon

The developer conference heise MacDev is just around the corner: This time the online conference will take place on Wednesday, December 2nd – a participation booking is still possible for a short time.

The focus of the conference is on Apple’s still young declarative development framework SwiftUI, which is intended to simplify the implementation of user interfaces for all Apple device categories – from small watches to Macs with huge displays. Porting iOS apps to the Mac with Catalyst is also one of the topics, as are lectures on Augmented Reality, Xcode / LLDB Debugging, Thread Modeling, Clean Architecture, GPS, Server Side Swift, Accessibility, UIKit and the development of barrier-free user interfaces.

Software development for all Apple devices The Mac & i developer conference covers key areas of software development for all Apple hardware, i.e. Mac, iPhone and iPad to Apple Watch and Apple TV. The heise MacDev 2020 is divided into an online conference day with two tracks and a total of 14 lectures. In advance takes place on 30. November the workshop “SwiftUI from A to Z” took place. A program overview can be found on the MacDev conference website.

Participation only requires a browser. The lectures can be viewed live as well as recorded afterwards. An exchange with other participants and speakers is optionally possible. The ticket costs 299 euros, for teams there are group discounts.

heise MacDev – the developer conference of Mac & i (lbe)

Redmi will launch a new watch tomorrow

The Redmi Note 9 series smartphones will debut in China tomorrow and alongside them, the company will also introduce a new smartwatch in its home country.

This rumor from yesterday is now officially confirmed by Xiaomi’s Lu Weibing, who shared a teaser on Weibo about the launch of the new smartwatch. The image doesn’t reveal any specs, but the caption of the post confirms the wearable will be lightweight and have a square-shaped screen, as also hinted by the teaser image.

The name of this new smartwatch by Redmi is currently unknown, but it’s expected to be a rebranded Mi Watch Lite that was spotted on FCC last month along with its image and specs.

The Mi Watch Lite sports a 1.41″ color touchscreen and supports auto brightness. It is water-resistant up to 50 meters and can track swimming performance in addition to other sports and activities.

The smartwatch has a GPS chip on board, features a heart rate sensor for 24-hour heart rate monitoring, and packs a 230 mAh battery.

We’ll find out tomorrow if the new Redmi watch is a rebadged Mi Watch Lite or a different device entirely.

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TechStage | PlayStation 5: the best accessories

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Close One week after the start of the Xbox Series X and S, competitor Sony in Europe sends the Playstation 5 into the next-gen race. We’ll show you which accessories make the PS5 even better.

Before we introduce headsets, charging stations, Sony’s official PS5 accessories and more in this guide, an important note: Since the PS5 – just like the Xbox Series X / S – attaches great importance to Most of the PS4 accessories also work on the PS5. Whether headset, steering wheel or arcade stick, most gadgets do their job without any problems. In terms of PS4 gamepads and external memory expansions, however, there are restrictions that we explain in more detail in the text.

The official headset: Sony Pulse 3D As with the launch of PS3 and PS4, Sony is also offering an official headset for the PS5 launch. It bears the futuristic name ” Pulse 3D Wireless Headset “, brings about 300 grams on the scales and is coupled to the Playstation 5 via the supplied USB dongle. A coupling with the PS4, Windows PCs and Mac is also possible and worked without any problems in the practical test.

The USB dongle sends on the 2.4 GHz frequency and takes care of it Distances of up to ten meters for interference-free transmission. Super: A 1, 25 Meter-long jack cable is included and allows wired operation or use with other devices with a jack plug input on request.

The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset including the supplied USB dongle. The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset scores well when it comes to wearing comfort. The main reasons for this are the elastic band underneath the headband, which hardly exerts any pressure on the head, and the pleasantly soft padded ear cups. In addition: The control buttons on the outside of the left ear cups are all very easy to reach. Be it the volume control, the mute button, the balance control between game sound and chat volume or the monitor button – after a short time you can find the controls without any problems and without looking. Keyword monitor button: It enables the user to check how their own microphone sound sounds to other players.

Let’s get to the sound quality. Be it now Astro’s Playroom , Sackboy: A Big Adventure , Demon’s Souls or Spider-Man: Miles Morales – the sound goes right into the ear and enables very precise location of noise sources for games that support Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech. Bass-heavy situations like explosions or collapsing buildings also come into their own.

And the microphone? Strictly speaking, there are two of them: one above and one below the left auricle. Both are embedded directly into the headphones, have noise-canceling technology and reproduce chat conversations in good quality. However, as expected, they cannot keep up with professional podcaster microphones acoustically.

Conclusion: At the price of just under 100 Euro, the Pulse 3D Wireless is a really successful headset, with good ergonomics, great sound quality and a chic design that fits perfectly with the PS5. The biggest point of criticism remains the battery: After nine to ten hours of intensive gaming, it has to be recharged using the UBS-C cable provided. Headsets from other manufacturers last much longer.

Headphones and headsets Sony’s Pulse 3D Wireless is a great all-rounder at a fair price. If you want even more comfort and features, you will also find convincing alternatives from numerous other manufacturers. We would like to briefly introduce two of them at this point. On the one hand the Stealth 700 Gen 2 from Turtle Beach. Compared to the previous model, Turtle Beach has improved in many areas and thus created a professional headset that is available at a price of approx. 150 Euro leaves little to be desired.

That starts with the supple auricles made of memory foam, the Thanks to the gel core, they hardly heat up even when worn for long periods of time, thanks to the flexible material they also fit perfectly with glasses wearers and can be easily removed for cleaning. The high level of comfort is supported by a metal-reinforced headband with very comfortable padding on the inside.

Thanks 50 mm nanoclear driver gives the stealth 700 Gen 2 acoustically decent gas, delivers powerful bass and nuanced highs. If you like, you can also use the companion app “Turtle Beach Audio Hub” to adjust the sound experience in detail, reassign certain headset buttons and – Bluetooth makes it possible – even integrate cell phone calls directly into the audio feed. The foldable microphone earns praise: it captures what is being said crystal clear and can be intuitively muted by simply flipping it up. The all-round carefree package is rounded off by terrific funk performance and a 1000 – mAh battery that is running out 20 for hours.

The look des Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is simple, but still chic. The Arctis 7P Wireless from Steelseries. Be it the excellent wearing comfort, the high system flexibility (PS5, PS4, PC, Android, switch) thanks to the supplied USB-C dongle, the excellent wireless connection via 2.4 GHz frequency, the convincing sound with its very well-coordinated bass and heights or the phenomenal battery life of up to 23 hours – the Arctis 7P is worth its high price of 180 Euro more than fair. On top of that, it also goes well with the new Sony console in terms of color.

If you don’t want to dig deep into your pocket after buying expensive consoles and games for a headset, you should take a look at das Head: Set 5 from Snakebyte. At a bargain price of just 17 Euro you get a soundproof headset with 40 – mm audio drivers, a 1.2 meter jack cable and some practical convenience functions. The latter include the detachable and removable microphone with pop protection, a volume control and mute button on the cable, as well as the option to fold the ear cups inwards, which makes transport noticeably easier. As a little treat, Snakebyte also includes a right-angled headset holder, which can be attached to the desk etc. with two adhesive strips.

charging station The DualSense controllers offer – depending on the intensity of the vibration effects – an average of around twelve hours of gaming. It is then charged using the USB-C cable supplied ex works or one of the numerous charging stations that appeared at the launch. The official one from Sony is called DualSense Charging Station , costs just under 35 Euro and works exactly like its predecessor for PS4. In other words: The controllers are placed in two troughs arranged one behind the other, where they can recharge their batteries using the contact surfaces next to the headset connection on the underside of the Dual Sense. Well done: Sony’s charging station takes up the typical V-design of the PS5 front and, like this one, is black and white.

Visually, it hits a very similar notch Twin: Charge 5 from Snakebyte. Here, too, up to two DualSense controllers snap into place one behind the other in a black and white docking station. The two charging indicators on the front of the Twin show whether a controller is actually being charged: Charge 5. To ensure that the charging station is securely held on smooth surfaces, Snakebyte also provides four anti-slip rubbers on the underside. Cost: 19, 95 Euro – and therefore just under 15 Euros less than the Sony variant.

The front of the Snakebyte Twin: Charge 5 is oriented on the V-shaped PS5 design. Another interesting one, also about 20 Euro expensive charging solution comes from Blade . The principle here: Instead of charging the controller via the contacts near the headset connection, a so-called mini-safe plug is plugged into the USB-C port of the DualSense and then placed in the station. Advantage: The controller does not protrude as high when charging as with the first-mentioned alternative, which is useful if you want to stow the charging station in a rather low shelf compartment. Disadvantage with Blade: If you don’t keep the two mini-safe plugs provided in the compartments provided in the station, you run the risk of losing the tiny ones. Do something different again it Raptor Gaming . Here you plug the pads for charging directly into two USB-C ports that look out of the middle part of the futuristic station on the left and right. So that everything is safely stowed away, the pads are also placed on a small storage area. Charging indicators are also provided. With a price of approx. 29 Euro, however, the Raptor variant is significantly more expensive than the versions of Snakebyte and Blade.

Accessories for Twitch streamers and YouTubers In addition to the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset and the Charging Station Sony also offers other official accessories. This includes the HD camera equipped with two full HD wide-angle lenses . The pleasantly compact camera has an integrated stand and is either clamped to the top of the screen or the television or placed on the surface below. A further fine adjustment of the camera angle is then possible via two rotating hinges in the base.

On screens with a border thickness of up to The HD camera has a great hold of five centimeters. With everything beyond that, things get shaky. Once connected to a USB port on the PS5 with the two meter long cable and successfully set up in the accessories menu, the HD camera is primarily used to show the player in a small window in the video when broadcasting Twitch or YouTube live streams. The location of the display can be specified in the options menu.

If the HD camera is used in conjunction with the PS5’s own video editing program Share Factory, it is also possible to use the background from the recording to remove and replace with another. This worked best in the test with a green or red background. White room walls, on the other hand, were less suitable. It is also a shame that this function is currently not available for streaming.

At the moment, the HD camera is not compatible with PlayStation VR. The latter still only works via the PS4 camera, which in turn is connected to the PS5 with the so-called PlayStation Camera Adapter. Tip: You can request the adapter free of charge from Sony after entering the serial number of the PS VR headset.

Remote control for Film and series fans The round 30 Euro expensive Media remote control has a white and black PS5 design and is primarily aimed at all those who like their next-gen console to watch Blu-rays and as a player want to use for streaming services. It is therefore not surprising that shortcut buttons for Disney +, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube have been placed at the bottom of the remote control. However, the respective assignment and labeling cannot be changed. So if you want to reprogram a button on Amazon Prime and one on Hulu, for example, look into the tube.

The Media Remote weighs just once 85 grams and lies comfortably in the hand. Above the shortcut buttons are the standard interaction buttons (fast forward and rewind, play / pause, level back, menu) as well as a 4-way directional pad with a centrally positioned selection button. All buttons have a solid pressure point and are not only used to control media playback, but also for convenient navigation through the entire PS5 system menu.

The keys in the upper third of the Media Remote. They allow rudimentary functions such as adjusting the volume or muting the audio output on compatible TVs.

Unfortunately, the microphone button at the top of the cannot be used at the moment Middle of the media remote control. It will most likely serve a voice control function planned for the future. When Sony will add this function for the console and remote control has not yet been determined.

Controller Games developed for the PlayStation 5 must all use the DualSense Controller from Sony, especially since only this one has adaptive triggers and noticeably improved vibration functions. Conversely, this means: If you need additional gamepads for PS5 games suitable for co-op or multiplayer, you currently do not need to buy additional DualSense controllers.

Very important: Playstation-4- Controllers can be connected to the PS5, but only to play backward compatible PS4 and PS VR titles. It is not yet clear when third-party manufacturers will offer alternatives to the official DualSense controller.

Memory expansions Similar to Microsoft, Sony offers an officially certified NVMe SSD with which the internal memory can be expanded. If you want to add more fast storage to the console, you have to retrofit a compact, PCIe 4.0 compatible SSD via an M.2 interface. The slot required for this is located inside the console and is accessible if you carefully push the right side wall of the console (the one without the PS5 logo) downwards with both hands. Now remove the cover of the SSD slot and the memory expansion can be installed.

However, there is currently one crucial problem: A list of certified expansion SSDs, which anyway hl fit in the slot and are fast enough to deliver the performance of the integrated SSD is not yet available. As a result, it is currently not possible to expand the SSD storage for PS5 games. In view of the huge size of many games, it shouldn’t take too long until the corresponding memory expansions find their way onto the market.

Similar to the Xbox Series S / X but you can help yourself with USB storage devices. If you want to install PS4 games on the PS5, you can do this as usual on a external storage medium as long as this is connected via USB 3.0 and via the console has been formatted accordingly. Inexpensive models for this purpose include the My Passport hard drives from Western Digital with, for example, 4 TB or the 6 TB model of the Expansion product line from Seagate.

Storage systems Order must be! This not only applies to the home desk, but also to everything to do with gamepads, accessories and game packaging. If you have just bought a PS5 and want to neatly stow the things just mentioned in one place, you should get the Games: Tower 5 by Note snakebyte. In a kind of mini-shelf, users can store up to four controllers, ten games and smaller accessories such as the media remote control presented above in a well-organized manner.

The Games: Tower 5 ensures order on the gamer’s desk. The construction of the accessory tower is a bit cumbersome at first, as the plastic parts only snap into place with a lot of pressure. But once you have overcome this hurdle and removed the protective film on the anti-slip pads on the underside, the Games: Tower 5 does very well and is stable.

Exciting for multi-format gamers: In addition to DualSense controllers, the controller holders on the outside are also suitable for all common wireless PS4, Xbox One and switch pads. The slots for the games are so high that PS4, Xbox One and Switch titles can easily be accommodated in them.

Conclusion There are already enough exciting accessories for the Playstation 5 at the start. It’s just a shame that PS5 games can only be played with the – admittedly excellent – DualSense controller. At least for titles with locally playable co-op or multiplayer mode, Sony should make an exception. In the long term, however, it is to be expected that third-party manufacturers will also be able to offer their own pads for the PS5.

The current status quo is also somewhat unsatisfactory in terms of additional storage for PS5 -Games. 667 GB of free space on the system’s ultra-fast SSD is a start on But definitely not enough in the long run for most gaming enthusiasts. It is to be hoped that Sony will certify compatible SSDs as soon as possible and communicate clearly which memory expansions will ultimately allow further PS5 game installations.

If you are looking for a suitable TV, We recommend our TV purchase advice for PS5 and Xbox Series X. In our Consoles theme world, we also have further tests, for example for Xbox or various retro consoles.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G in for review

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G has arrived at our office and we are gearing up to put it through our review gauntlet to find out if it’s worth your money.

The Mi 10T Lite 5G comes in Pearl Gray, Atlantic Blue and Rose Gold Beach colors, and we’ve received the gray variant, with the retail box including the usual paperwork alongside a protective cover, SIM ejection tool, USB-C cable and a 33W adapter.

The Mi 10T Lite 5G sports a 6.67″ 120Hz FullHD+ LCD protected by the Gorilla Glass 5. It is HDR10 certified and has a punch hole in the center for the 16MP selfie camera.

The back of the smartphone is also covered with Gorilla Glass 5, and it has four cameras placed inside a circular module. The setup comprises a 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor units.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G has the Snapdragon 750G SoC and runs Android 10-based MIUI 12 out of the box. Our unit has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard, but there’s one more variant with 64GB of storage space.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T Lite

The rest of the highlights of the Mi 10T Lite 5G include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual speakers, multi-functional NFC, and a dual-frequency GPS. Keeping the entire package up and running is a 4,820 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Our review is underway, so stick around to find out if the Mi 10T Lite 5G is a worthy buy.

Amazfit Bip U Review

Huami launched three smartwatches under Amazfit’s Bip series this year – Bip S, Bip S Lite, and Bip U. The Bip U is certainly the odd one out, coming with a different design and dropping the transflective display that was the series’ signature feature.

To make up for that it comes with a few more features over its stablemates. We now set off to find if they are enough to make the Bip U a worthy purchase.

Amazfit Bip U specifications
Display: 1.43″, 320×302 pixel TFT color screen, 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3
Straps: Detachable silicone rubber straps, 20mm width, 76-118mm adjustable length
Features: Real-time heart rate monitor, Blood oxygen level measurement, Stress Monitor, 5ATM water resistance, Sleep Tracking, Menstrual Cycle Tracker, Sports Tracking, Step Counter, Call and App Notification alerts, Standing Reminder, Phone Finder, Weather Forecast, Camera and Music Control, World Clock, Pomodoro Tracker
Sports Modes: More than 60 sports modes, including Walking, Outdoor Cycling, Yoga, Pool Swimming, and Cricket
Sensors: BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor, SpO2 Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Connectivity: BLE 5.0, Compatible with Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0+
Positioning: Relies on connected smartphone’s GPS
Battery: 230mAh
Colors: Black, Pink, and Green
Dimensions: 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm
Weight: 31 grams
Design

The Amazfit Bip U is very lightweight at 31 grams, which makes it comfortable to wear during a workout and at night for sleep tracking. The main module is made of polycarbonate, and the 20mm wide detachable straps are made of silicone rubber and have an adjustable length of 76-118mm. These are quite soft and comfortable, and I didn’t really face any issues with them during my 15+ hours of usage per day for a few weeks.

The Amazfit Bip U sports a 1.43″ color touchscreen, below which is the Amazfit logo, and on the right side is the circular button that has a grayish accent, which is more pronounced on the Pink and Green color models.

The physical button offers good feedback and is used to unlock the smartwatch, wake the screen, return to a previous menu, scroll up and down during a workout, and pause it. Just like the Bip S and Bip S Lite, it’s also the only way you can access all the settings and features on the Bip U, and you can configure it to quickly access a feature with a long-press. By default, it brings you to the workout mode.

Around the back, we get charging pins keeping company to the SpO2 and BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor. Unlike the Bip S and Bip S Lite, these are placed inside an elevated circular plate, which helps them make proper contact with the skin for accurate measurements. It also helps prevent the accumulation of grime over time, which is the case with the Bip S duo.

Charging pins with BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor and SpO2 Sensor

The Amazfit Bip U also comes with 50-meter water resistance rating and can gather data about your swimming performance.

Display

The Amazfit Bip U features a 1.43″ color display of 320×302-pixel resolution with the protection of 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and an anti-fingerprint coating. However, this isn’t the transflective type we’ve seen on the Bip S lineup.

Despite not being transflective, the visibility of the Bip U’s TFT screen outdoors under strong sunlight is good enough at 100% brightness, and I was able to operate the smartwatch and view the on-screen information without too much hassle. It’s not as good as the Bip S duo outdoors, but it gets the job done.

Outdoor visibility aside, this is quite a vibrant screen with a decent touch response. It supports 50 custom watchfaces through the Zepp app (formerly Amazfit) and comes loaded with four, two of which are customizable, allowing you to choose the information you want to see on the screen.

I personally like the watchfaces that are available on the Zepp app. They are quite colorful and funky and are grouped in eight categories – Digital Dashboard, Artistic & Creative, Exercise & Health, Simple & Modern, Quirky, Traditional & Classic, Mechanical punk, and Retro sentiment.

Custom watch faces available on Amazfit’s official app

If you don’t like any of them, you also have the option to create one yourself by uploading a photo from the paired smartphone. You can also select your favorite color for the time, day, and date that’s displayed on the homescreen.

You can create a custom watchface for Bip U using the Zepp app

Like many other smartwatches, the Amazfit Bip U displays app notifications and alerts you of incoming calls. It also comes with the Lit upon lift wrist feature, which wakes up the screen when you lift your wrist. It can be kept enabled all day or can be turned on/off at a given time daily. What’s better is that you can access this setting from the Bip U, which eliminates the need for a smartphone. But unlike the Bip S and Bip S Lite, it’s not accessible through the Zepp app.

Another feature worth mentioning is Auto Screen Off, which as evident from the name allows you to select screen timeout for the Bip U – minimum is five seconds, maximum is 15. This, too, is only accessible from the smartwatch.

Software

The Amazfit Bip U works with both Android and iOS devices and you need to download the Zepp app from their respective app stores to set up the smartwatch, sync data, and change its settings.

The Zepp app was previously called Amazfit, but despite the rebranding, it remains the same on the inside and that’s hardly great news. It still has shortcuts for the same settings at multiple locations, and those that aren’t supported by the device are grayed out instead of being hidden.

Amazfit Bip U data and settings in Amazfit’s Android app

Not just that, there are many fields in the app that aren’t related to the Bip U but are still visible without any data and no way to enter the value. All this often leads to a bad user experience and Amazfit really needs to come up with a redesigned app soon.

Amazfit’s Android app needs a design overhaul

While the official Amazfit app remains a mess, the custom OS running on the Bip U is responsive and has a simple UI, with some elements similar to that of Realme Watch and Oppo Watch.

The Amazfit Bip U is operated in the same way as the Bip S and Bip S Lite: a swipe up on the homescreen opens the Notification Center, and a swipe down opens the Control Center, which provides quick access to Do Not Disturb, Alarms and Screen Brightness. It also has a shortcut for the Settings app.

Swiping on the left or right on the homescreen lets you access Activity Goal, Heart Rate, PAI, Weather, and Music Control pages. You can rearrange the order of their appearance to your liking and remove or add new ones by heading to the Settings > Preference > Shortcut apps menu on the Bip U. But unlike the Bip S and Bip S Lite, you can’t tinker with these settings from the Zepp app.

To access all the features and settings and start a workout, you have to use the physical button. It can also be used to go back if you don’t prefer the right swipe gesture.

Features and Performance

The Amazfit Bip U comes with real-time heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen level measurement, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, and menstrual cycle tracker for women. It also supports 60+ sports modes and features idle alerts.

Aside from the health and fitness features, the Amazfit Bip U supports incoming call and app notification alerts and comes with a stopwatch, countdown timer, Pomodoro tracker, phone finder, alarm clock, world clock, weather forecast, and camera and music control.

For heart rate monitoring, the Amazfit Bip U has a BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor onboard, which can measure your pulse automatically at an interval of 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 30 minutes. It can also be measured manually whenever you want, which on average took 10-15 seconds in my testing.

BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor

An overview of the daily heart rate data is available on the Bip U, but for a detailed analysis, you need the Zepp app. It’s also worth mentioning that a few times during workout with the sports mode enabled, the Bip U recorded higher pulse and reached the limit, which was totally inaccurate, so it’s advisable to not use the recorded data as a basis for diagnosis and treatment.

Heart rate monitoring on Amazfit Bip U

Moreover, the SpO2 sensor on our unit refused to measure the blood oxygen level most of the time. After discussing the issue with Amazfit, we were told our unit was faulty, and a new one would be arranged soon. We haven’t received it at the time of writing this review, so we’ll update it after we get the new unit.

Blood oxygen level measurement with SpO2 sensor on Amazfit Bip U

That said, sleep tracking on the Amazfit Bip U is mostly accurate. You can check the daily sleep data on the Bip U, and more details are available on the Zepp app. The Bip U also monitors REM sleep and records afternoon naps – that’s something the Bip S and Bip S Lite cannot do.

The Bip U can also measure sleep breathing quality, but the feature is in beta right now and doesn’t always work.

Sleep data

Moving on to sports tracking, we get more than 60 sports modes with the Bip U, including Walking, Outdoor Cycling, Yoga, Pool Swimming and Cricket. All are grouped into 10 categories – Run-Walking Sports, Cycling Sports, Indoor Sports, Outdoor Sports, Swimming Sports, Winter Sports, Ball Sports, Dance Sports, Boxing Sports, and Other Sports.

And what’s commendable is some of the sports modes allow you to choose the information you want to see on the screen during a workout. You can also set goals from the smartwatch like target duration, calories burned, laps, and more. These vary depending on the sports mode.

The exercise data is accessible on the smartwatch under the Workout History menu along with a graphical representation of your heart rate as well as speed, if it’s walking or running, for example. For more data about your workout, you can always head to the Exercise record section in the Zepp app.

Unlike the Bip S, the Bip U doesn’t come with an in-built GPS, so you’ll have to keep the smartwatch connected to the paired smartphone and keep its GPS turned on if you want route tracking.

Workout data

Next up is stress monitoring. Like heart rate, your stress levels can also be measured automatically throughout the day or manually whenever you want, which took around 30-45 seconds in my testing. You can enable automatic measurement from the Zepp app as well as the smartwatch. The data about your daily stress levels is accessible from the smartwatch, and a more detailed analysis can be found on the Zepp app.

Stress levels

The Amazfit Bip U also comes with an automatic step counter, and like many other smartwatches and fitness bands, the Bip U is not entirely accurate at it as it always records some extra steps, but it should still give you a fair idea of your movement. You can get a quick overview of your daily steps on the Bip U and use the Zepp app to check your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly performance.

Steps and calories data

Another fitness feature on the Bip U is the Standing Reminder, which triggers a vibration reminder if no exercise activity is detected in the first 50 minutes of an hour. The smartwatch also comes with a menstrual cycle tracker for women.

Standing Reminder

The Bip U supports app notifications as well. It shows a maximum of 10 notifications at a time, and like the Bip S and Bip S Lite, it doesn’t display the corresponding icons of all the apps as well as some special characters – including the symbol for the Indian Rupee. However, the smartwatch does let you check new notifications during a workout, but you can’t delete them or check the older ones. You have to do that from the Notification Center.

App notifications on the Bip U

The Bip U can also alert you of incoming calls and allows you to reject or mute them. It also lets you reject a call and reply to the caller with an SMS. All you have to do is swipe up on the smartwatch’s screen when you get a call and select one of the preset replies. By default, the smartwatch comes with three SMS replies. You can either modify them or add new ones with a maximum of 140 characters.

Incoming call alerts, App Notifications, and SMS replies

The Music and Camera controls on the Bip U worked fine. The former is accessible even during a workout with a left swipe, and the latter needs to be enabled by heading to the Profile tab > Amazfit Bip U > Lab > Camera settings menu in the Zepp app.

The rest of the features of the Bip U I already mentioned are stopwatch, countdown timer, Pomodoro tracker, phone finder, weather forecast, alarm clock and world clock, which are all self-explanatory. But there’s one feature that deserves attention – custom vibrations.

Weather updates

The Bip U not only allows you to enable/disable vibrations for certain alerts, but also lets you create one yourself by tapping in different ways on the connected phone’s screen. This is a really nice addition as it should help users identify different alerts without having to reach for their smartphone.

The Bip U supports custom vibration alerts

That said, like the Amazfit Neo, the Bip U also takes long to reconnect with the smartphone at times and data syncing is also slow. Hopefully Amazfit will fix this soon with a software update.

Battery life

The Amazfit Bip U packs a 230 mAh battery, which the company says can offer nine days of endurance with the following settings and usage:

Default watchface
Lift-to-wake screen enabled
Automatic heart rate measurement interval set to 10 minutes
Smartwatch receiving 50 notifications per day
200 screen activations on raise daily
Outdoor running for 30 minutes and measuring the blood oxygen level twice daily
On average, I got four days of endurance with the following usage and setings:

Default watchface
Lift-to-wake screen enabled
Display brightness at 50%
Screen timeout set to six seconds
Automatic heart rate measurement interval set to one minute
Sleep tracking, sleep breathing quality, and all-day stress monitoring enabled
Receiving more than 100 notifications throughout the day which light up the screen and vibrate the smartwatch, consuming extra power
Around 15 minutes of walking daily
Once the battery is fully drained, you can juice it up with the bundled charger that snaps on to the smartwatch magnetically. Amazfit says it can fill up the Bip U in two hours, but like the Bip S, Bip S Lite and Neo, the Bip U over-delivered here. The charger filled up the cell in around 1 hour 45 minutes on an average.

That said, like the Bip S and Bip S Lite, the Bip U also displays the date, day and time on the screen when charging but not the exact battery level, and you have to use the Zepp app for that. You can also pause the charging and open the Control Center with a downward swipe on the homescreen to check the battery level, which is quite a chore.

Verdict

The Amazfit Bip U is the odd one out in the Bip lineup as it doesn’t pack the transflective display that has a loyal following, but it does sport a vibrant screen, which like the Bip S and Bip S Lite is protected by the 2.5D Corning Glass 3.

The Bip U also comes with features like an SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level measurement, menstrual cycle tracker for women, stress monitoring, and support for REM sleep and afternoon nap tracking that’s missing from other smartwatches in the lineup.

The Bip U performs well in the real world, too, and that paired with its expansive feature set earns it an easy recommendation from us.

The Bip U was launched with a price tag of INR3,999 ($55/€45) in India and for INR1,000 ($15/€10) more, you can buy the Bip S, which isn’t as feature-rich as the Bip U but comes with a transflective display, built-in GPS and better battery life.

And if you don’t want to spend more than that, then you might want to consider the Bip S Lite, which is priced at INR3,799 ($50/€40) at the time of writing this review. It’s a toned-down model of the Bip S and skips a few features, but manages to offer a similar experience. You can read our Amazfit Bip S review here, and the Bip S Lite review over here.

Pros
Lightweight and comfortable
Vibrant screen
5ATM water resistance
Accurate sleep tracking with REM sleep and afternoon nap monitoring
Lets you create custom watchfaces and vibration alerts
You can tinker with some settings on the watch without requiring a smartphone
Cons
Notification management needs improvement
Official app needs a design overhaul
Takes too long to connect and sync data at times

Huawei Watch Fit: the small smartwatch to the test of running

We tested with training sessions of run the Huawei Watch Fit smartwatch. Despite its compact size and low cost, it offers everything you need to keep track of your outdoor workouts

of Paolo Corsini published on 23 November 2020 , at 13: 01 in the Wearables channel

Huawei

The compact size and the screen developed mainly in height can represent strengths in the use of Huawei Watch Fit during outdoor sports activities ? To answer this question, and to evaluate in the field how much this smartwatch makes available to the user passionate about outdoor activities, we tried Watch Fit in some outdoor running sessions.

We have published a review of this smartwatch in recent weeks, to which we refer for all the features related to daily use for notification tools. In this article we will therefore go into depth on the functional characteristics related to running and to how Watch Fit can be useful to the occasional runner or to the more passionate one .

Thanks to Lite OS the autonomy is very high

The characteristics of this product are the same as those of the other smartwatches that Huawei offers on the market. The use of the Lite OS operating system associates this product with the others of the Asian company: its strong point is the energy efficiency that it can make available, allowing you to use the smartwatch for a long time without the need

Sports activities always put battery autonomy to the test in products of this type and the small overall size of the Huawei Watch Fit leaves no room for a battery large in size. Nevertheless we used Watch Fit for 5 consecutive days on a single charge , including in each of these days a outdoor running session for an average of 50 minutes per day enabling GPS and heart rate detection: an undoubtedly very valid result, difficult to replicate with other smartwatches based on different architecture or operating system.

Watch Fit provides different sensors to detect outdoor activities , starting from the now inevitable GPS combined with optical heart rate sensor . Huawei has also integrated a blood oxygen saturation level meter , which is not so useful for medical diagnosis and to confirm the level of acclimatization once you have moved to altitude.

Simple and intuitive in running use

For the lover of outdoor sports, running in particular, we find in Huawei Watch Fit everything you need like the rest of what is seen with the other most recent smartwatches of the company. A few presses on the touch screen and here it is possible to start the activity , after the few seconds necessary for the GPS integrated to connect to satellites. The APP installed on our smartphone will periodically update the smartwatch providing the updated satellite positions: this allows you to lock the satellites at the start of activity in a few seconds, not forcing you to wait a long time before the smartwatch is ready to record.

The OLED screen has a mainly vertical development: the very high contrast allows you to clearly read the information during use even in the presence of strong ambient lighting, with the possibility of adjusting the brightness automatically or manually. The display provides an indication of the time spent in activity, the average pace per km, the distance and heart rate directly on the main screen; it is then possible to monitor a subsequent screen accessible by scrolling along the touch screen also to the cadence data and to the effect on the performance of the training in terms of aerobic and anaerobic

Watch Fit allows you to select some predefined workouts , which alternate recovery sequences with others at a higher intensity: , however, it is not possible to manually configure a workout with variable intervals , such as a repetition session, by making sure that the various intervals are reported by the smartwatch. This can only be achieved if we keep the km, or its multiples, as a unit of measurement since the automatic lap every km is signaled by the clock: if instead we want to carry out a training with recovery not in km but in time (example: 5x1km recovery 3 minutes jogging) we will not be able to use the watch as a reference for the changes of the various phases.

summary of a training session provided by the Huawei Health APP

Through the Huawei Health APP it is possible, at the end of the training, to have a summary of all the recorded data: the values are graphically expressed in a very clear way and it is possible have the APP generate a summary scheme like the one shown here, containing all the measured values including cadence, heart rate and pace instant by instant.

Heartbeat and GPS always accurately detected

The heart rate sensor and GPS proved to be accurate in use : in comparison with the data detected by a Garmin sportwatch combined with a chest heart rate monitor, no significant differences were highlighted, even with a workout like that of the summary images above reported (a 3x4km session with recovery 2 ‘at the pace and 1’ jog). If for the GPS track generally the differences between different smartwatches tend to be very small, it is not common to find heart rate sensors that are taken during the course of an intense activity, especially if not by companies that have always been involved in the world of sportwatch. Huawei Watch Fit therefore surprises positively in this but similar dynamics we had also experienced in the analysis of other models of the Asian company in similar conditions of use.

The only real limitation of this product remains the one already highlighted with the other proposals based on the Lite OS operating system: the inability to export your training sessions to third-party platforms . Huawei has chosen to keep its ecosystem closed from this point of view, a choice that is limiting only for that group of enthusiasts who want to use other shared platforms (such as Strava) to keep track of their workouts. remaining as offered in Huawei Health, on the other hand there is certainly no lack of clear and complete reports.

The summary metrics are always available. guide us to better understand what our level of post-training condition is : from the indication of the estimate of VO2Max to the effect of training in terms of aerobic condition, up to recovery time required before being able to undergo another demanding session. All this is combined with the stress monitoring and the ) quality of sleep , indispensable parameters to be able to keep your physical condition under control and in this way balance the intensity of the training you will undergo .

Huawei Watch Fit therefore offers a lot to the sports enthusiast too, but it caters for features, design and low cost to the public of those who carry out sports training indoors in the gym but do not disdain , especially during the summer, spending time outdoors training on the go and wanting to continue to reliably and in detail keep track of what has been done. All at a price that is comparable to that of entry level sportwatches on the market, from which it stands out for its design and package of features typical of a modern smartwatch.

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A valid smartwatch for sportsmen, with an affordable cost

Thanks to Lite OS the autonomy is very high

Simple and intuitive in running use

Heartbeat and GPS always accurately detected

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