REVIEW: AMAZFIT NEO is a classic smartwatch with an 80s look 4j5t5n

As soon as I received the Amazfit neo for tests, I realized that the company would like to reach the public that was a fan of the models of Casio, famous to this day. But just having a look loved by people all over the world was not enough, so for those who have never worn a smart watch, opt for this one. SmartWatch it may be interesting for the be done at a later time. 10701b

I spent two weeks with this smart watch that I define as quite basic, but which manages to do the job of monitoring the 's calorie expenditure amid its limitations of being an entry-level model. Even so, sleep monitoring still has a lot to improve.

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I received the black color variant of the Amazfit neo, but the model was also released in a shade of red. But before we get into more details, it's important to that this smart watch is an entry-level model. This means that if you value high quality materials, touch and other features that are available on models sold over R$500, you won't find these details here.

Back to the point, I say that this model can easily be the accessory that will give that special touch to your style. I need to say that I wanted to test a smart watch to see how it would be used in practice, so receiving the Amazfit neo right this moment was perfect. Weighing just 32 grams according to the manufacturer's official website, I almost forgot I had a smartwatch on my wrist. There are four buttons:

• Select: to turn on and off;
• Back: to activate the night light and allow use for 24 hours;
• Up and Down: to select which information will be displayed on the device.

Made from Polyurethane (PUR), a material that is often seen in adhesives, gaskets, carpets, hard plastic parts, and paints, the wristbands should last a long time despite looking rather plain at first. THE Xiaomi points out that the Amazfit neo it can be used while bathing and diving in a pool up to 50 meters deep and, in my tests, I had no problems using the smart watch.

The box in which the information is displayed is made of plastic and the length of the bracelets reaches a maximum of 20 centimeters. To secure these items, we have two pins, still seen in more traditional watch models. In the box, in addition to the watch, the Amazfit sends a charger (wire only) and an instruction manual.

For those who like models with a more classic look, this SmartWatch it's ideal. The black color matches any shade of clothing and the accessory can easily be an extension of your smartphone. The light weight also helps you almost forget you're wearing a watch, which is great for those who work all day and at rest would like to have access to data about their health.

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Due to being a model aimed at people who do not want (or cannot) invest a lot in a smart watch, it is important to that the Amazfit neo it is quite limited. The application Zepp, developed by the manufacturer, serves as a screen that allows all the information detailed by the sensors to be interpreted, but it is worth saying here that there is little to do with such a cheap model.

Indeed, it would be more interesting if perhaps the Amazfit had put more sensor options and raised the price a little to deliver a more complete experience. The device even has compatibility with the PAI system Health Assessment System (which can be translated as Health Assessment System), but here, real-time monitoring is ed for only three physical activities: walking, race e Cycling.

This system even encourages you to do other types of exercises in order to reach higher heart beats per minute and thus earn more points, but there is no more complete except in the case of the three activities. I have tested the functionality that monitors walks more and before you start walking it is necessary to indicate that you are about to do this in the app.

Pauses and submissions also need to be recorded in Zepp and every 1 km driven, a voice quoting heart rate information and minutes for this to be completed is triggered. The use is quite assertive and the application can be used as a way to record your physical performance, but as the Amazfit neo It's an entry-level smart watch, there's not much to do with few sensors.

In addition to the alarm (which woke me up faster than my smartphone's alarm clock), you can program it to receive information about calls and application notifications that appear on the connected cell phone. In fact, it is always necessary to have Bluetooth turned on so that information is exchanged between devices and location information requires that your smartphone's GPS is also activated.

I end this part of the review by citing that the features and performance of Amazfit neo can disappoint more demanding s. But that's not because what's available doesn't work well, but because the manufacturer has taken great care to deliver the basics to keep the price down.

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With only two sensors that can work together on a daily basis, it is important to mention that the sleep monitoring of the Amazfit neo is far from the most assertive. The smart watch was launched with the concept of being a tool that will help you to know more about restful nights (but it can also detect naps taken during the day), but some information just didn't match reality.

I have a habit of going to sleep around 02am and always waking up around 08:30am on workdays, which gives me 6 hours of sleep. I always wake up well, never tired or unwell. but the app Zepp it still indicated that the quality of my sleep (and mood during the day) was not adequate.

I was able to understand the way of measuring: on days off, when I slept for more than 8 hours, the score on sleep quality was always higher. To make the data readable for more laypeople, there is a score that goes from 0 to 100, and it was always higher when I followed that rule of always sleeping for more than eight hours in a night. This value has not been used as a base for a considerable time because each person's body works differently and, despite seeming smart, I'm sure the information can be more assertive.

Last year, the showmetech published an article about sleep apps and devices and how being cracked by the data captured and analyzed more generally can be dangerous and bring more problems than solutions. With that in mind, I believe that the sleep information captured by the Amazfit neo could be more assertive, even more so when indicating that the did not have a good night's sleep due to not resting for 8 hours. These are data that should only be read by specialists and never interpreted by those who do not understand much about the subject.

The model was able to identify with great precision the times that I disconnected from the internet and went to sleep, as well as the correct time when I woke up. But the measurement still needs to improve a lot to not create problems instead of a sleep monitoring.

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In addition to sleep tracking, the template can also be a tool to help you learn more about your exercise routine. This is the big hit of Amazfit with this model, in addition to recording each calorie lost and what the can do to perform better, it is also possible to analyze daily, weekly and monthly performances.

Due to ing only three exercises, of course everything is very limited, but the system PAI It is quite interesting and if you are a running, walking or cycling enthusiast, it will surely have a very interesting use.

Due to not having built-in GPS, the smart watch will work together with your smartphone to be able to measure the distance and then record everything in the app. Zepp for a query. I started going to the gym recently and the distance between the place and my house is 2 KM, value ed by Amazfit neo without difficulties.

What disappointed me a little is that you still need to indicate when you start, pause or end training and once you stop, the watch cannot make this identification. They are improvement points that would make the use more complete and would only bring benefits. Who knows in the second generation.

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On the official product page, there is information that the typical battery life is up to 28 days, but with all the sensors activated, I was far from that. I picked up the smart watch at 00:29 on June 100th with its battery at 05% and on July 17th, more specifically at XNUMX:XNUMX, I was asked to connect to the charger. With all sensors and functions activated, I managed to achieve a duration of 06 days and 17 hours.

I'm not disappointed, not least because due to being an entry-level model, a model lasting more than five days could be a real success, but at the same time, I realize that the battery could go further and at least last for a whole week. without the need for use to be interrupted.

My biggest complaint is about the small charging cable, which is less than 15 cm and also doesn't fit in the easiest way. It's normal for entry-level models to have simpler accessories, but here it would be nice if the company added a longer cable with a focus on easier use. The only information about the battery that was in accordance with what is on the website is the charging time: it took 2h30 for the full percentage to be reached again.

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The Amazfit Neo is far from perfect. Despite the classic look that gives that nostalgia with a modern tone, there is a lot to be improved, especially in of sleep and battery monitoring. At the same time, it is important to that this smart watch, which is aimed at those who have never used it or who do not want to invest a lot, manages to be a good introduction to the universe of wearable devices.

As much as it has points that could be better, the will have access to health information that can be interpreted by experts so that high performance and goals are achieved. The system PAI, which gives points for efforts that generate a higher heart rate, is one of the big hits, but for just three exercise options also leaves usage somewhat limited.

for the price of , which costs R$ 279,00 and s 60 sports, menstrual cycle analysis and other details, appears to be more beneficial. O Amazfit neo it can be assertive, but its price in relation to what it delivers in practice is its biggest enemy.

Technical specifications 292m5w

Córdoba	Amazfit Neo smartwatch
Dimensions	4.03 x 4.1 x 1.17 cm
Weight	32,03 grams
Material	box: plastic Bracelets: ‎PU
Fabric	1,2” STN black and white display with night illumination
Battery	160 mAh
Autonomy	6 days in heavy use
Operational system	Zepp OS
Compatibility	Android 5.0 or higher iOS 10.0 and above
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
health sensor	PPG BioTracker 3.0
motion sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Com Barometric altimeter Ambient light
Water resistance	5 ATM (50 meters deep)
Price	R$ 309,00 at Amazon

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