Overview Amazfit Verge - pumped sports watches from Xiaomi
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Table of contents
- Specifications
- Packaging and appearance
- Screen
- Localization
- Main functions
- Sporting features
- Mobile app
- autonomy
- results
Xiaomi company is not new to the production of sports gadgets. Everybody knows mega bracelets Mi Band, sold millions of copies. Sports Watch Amazfit Verge, issued by the sub-brand Xiaomi - Huami, refer to the next, more advanced class of devices. They have a wide range of functions, however, and are much more expensive.
In this review I will tell you whether or not to overpay for a smartwatch or better to restrict the usual fitness bracelet.
Specifications
- Title: Huami Amazfit Verge.
- Display: 1.30 inches, AMOLED, 360 × 360 pixels, Corning Gorilla 3 oleophobic coating.
- CPU: dual 1.2 GHz.
- RAM: 512 MB.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB (1.9 GB user available).
- Compound: Bluetooth 4.0 Classic + BLE, Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz 802.11b / g.
- sensors: Optical, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, a geomagnetic air pressure sensor illumination.
- Audio: microphone, speaker.
- geolocation: GPS + GLONASS.
- Battery: 390 mAh.
- Charging time: 2.5 hours.
- Working hours: up to 5 days.
- Case material: reinforced plastic.
- body protection: IP67 (splash-proof).
- Operating system: AMAZFIT OS based on Android.
- Strap: Removable silicone.
- Strap length: 70 + 113 mm.
- Dimensions: 43 × 12,6 mm.
- Weight: '46
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Packaging and appearance
The watch comes in a composite box. The inner portion is made of a dense white cardboard. The outer sheath - black, it shows the clock itself and stated specifications.
Packaging is very modest: only a battery charger and instruction. Came to me version clock for the internal market, therefore, all the inscriptions in it only in Chinese.
Watchcase made of reinforced plastic. Dial protects the glass Corning Gorilla 3. Its surface has good oleophobic coating, thanks to which the glass is almost does not remain fingerprints. And even if some traces of touch appeared, then they are very easy to clean.
The watch case in comparison with the the previous version I have become a little smaller and thinner. Yes, it's still a smart watch with a pronounced sporty design, but now they are quite appropriate to look not only at the strong man's hand, but on the subtle feminine wrist.
Housing Amazfit Verge contains only one button, which is highlighted in red. Just below it is spoken microphone. On the opposite side is a dynamic slot. On the back side of the device we see the heartbeat sensor and the four pins required for charging and data transfer.
Soft silicone strap adjusts to the arm virtually any thickness. Removable fastening, however, if desired, it can be changed to another. For these hours the store AliExpress straps already abound.
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Screen
Screen - one of the main advantages Amazfit Verge. It is made of AMOLED technology, so it has excellent contrast and crisp lines. The picture is different vibrant colors and wide viewing angles. The existing stock of brightness enough for comfortable use, even when lit up in direct sunlight.
At rest, the screen is usually switched off to save energy. However, you can enable the Always On Display mode, which will be visible on the dial of the clock monochrome. However, it is usually not necessary: the clock will automatically wake up every time you raise your hand to see the time. this system works almost perfectly.
I am sure that many people are interested in comparing Amazfit Verge with the previous model, which was used transflective display that reflects incident light. In my opinion, a new watch win roughly the same way as modern smartphones outperform old times Nokia. The screen Amazfit Verge nice to look at, it sensitively responds to touch and energy as I found later, consumes virtually the same amount.
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Localization
In Chinese stores now have a local and an international version Amazfit Verge. From a hardware point of view, they are no different, but the firmware, of course, different. The watch, designed for the domestic market, only the Chinese, but there are a few additional features, such as smart home control and transport allowances.
International gadget version contains all of the most common languages, including Russian. The quality of translation is quite high: the curious errors and reduce practically absent. However, if you accidentally bought the wrong version, you get upset much not worth it. The network already has all of the instructions and files to flash, which makes Chinese watches international.
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Main functions
The main feature of the gadget - time display. With that Amazfit Verge everything is fine. With the removable cover the unit can be turned into a beautiful analog clocks, digital clocks retroversion of 90 or even in the gadget from a fantastic future. It all depends on your tastes. In any case, the accuracy remains at the height, because the time is permanently synchronized with your smartphone.
In addition, the clock able to show weather, to serve as an alarm clock, a timer, a stop watch and a compass. Music lovers will enjoy the opportunity to control the music that is played on the smartphone. Amazfit Verge copes with the display of notifications from any application, you only need to activate this feature in the mobile client. You can read messages in instant messengers and chat rooms, however, write the answers to them will not work, alas.
An important innovation Amazfit Verge - to answer calls. In the previous version of an incoming call could only reject it or to activate the silent mode. Now when you click on the green button there is a connection with the subscriber. Thanks to high-quality speaker and microphone sound when the conversation is almost not distorted, delays also were noted. Very convenient when you are driving, your hands are busy or smartphone lying around the middle of nowhere.
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Sporting features
Amazfit Verge able to monitor 12 types of physical activity: running, walking, biking, training on a treadmill, exercise bike and orbitrek, as well as hiking, trail, skiing, tennis, football and a skipping rope. Compared with Amazfit Stratos disappeared water sports. This is due to the lack of full protection of the dive, but take a shower, you can watch. Anyway, with my copy after lung water treatment does not happen do not worry.
When you select the activity in the open air is included GPS, allowing you to exactly determine the distance, speed and movement trajectory. All these data are recorded, and then based on these computed calories burned, exercise intensity and recovery time. If you are doing in the room, it measures only heart rate and total training time. If necessary, the clock can be connected to sensors that work via Bluetooth.
Obtained during training data is stored in hours. They can be viewed as illustrative charts and graphs that immediately after the sessions to assess its results. At the end of each week, the clock shows a summary report, which allows to take stock and set goals for the future. In addition, the information is synchronized with your account in the cloud, so even if you change the device it will not disappear.
Hours are able to monitor the quality of sleep, rather correctly identifying its various phases. Constantly consider the steps and recalls the need to pass the daily norm. If you have a sedentary job, it will be useful on the need periodic notifications to stand up and stretch their legs.
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Mobile app
Amazfit Watch application serves to set the clock, synchronization and data view. There are versions for Android and iOS, which is virtually the same functionality.
The main window is divided into three tabs. The first displays general information about your physical activity: the number of steps, the last pulse measurement and information about sleep. The second tab is devoted to sports activities. And the latter contains all available settings Amazfit Verge.
In principle, the program displays virtually the same data as the clock. But to study them on a large screen is more convenient. In addition, only here you can select the applications, notice of which will be displayed on the clock, change the order of widgets, and perform several other specific settings. Amazfit Watch program is well localized and often updated.
Price: Free
Price: Free
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autonomy
The manufacturer claims that the battery life Amazfit Verge reaches five days. This figure for sports watches himself on the achievement itself, but when you consider the bright AMOLED-display, then all becomes like a fairy tale. So I treated him with great skepticism.
However, test results have shown that the manufacturer was right. Of course, is very important mode of use, duration of training, the clock setting, the number of calls and messages. But with my usual routine, with daily morning jog and constant notifications sync gadget safely withstand declared five days.
total charging time is approximately one and a half hours. The disadvantage want to mention absolutely inconvenient design charging cradle. Protruding rear wiring looks unreliable and probably sooner or later will break.
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results
Amazfit Verge - beautiful sport watch, which in terms of price and quality are among the best on the market.
Compared with the previous version, they offer a cool bright screen and the ability to answer the phone. At the same time the autonomy hours remained at Amazfit Stratos level, which can not but rejoice.
If we compare with gadget Mi Band, That is an entirely different class of devices both in functionality and in terms of ease of use. Wearing his hand on Amazfit Verge, you get the opportunity to answer calls, view notifications, listen to music, check the weather, track, athletic training, and perform other actions on that simple fitness bracelet is simply not able. So that the money, in my opinion, this watch stand.
At the time of writing the value of hours Amazfit Verge is 10 639 rubles.
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The author expresses his gratitude to the company GearBest for providing the test device.
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