The market for wrist-based activity trackers shows no signs of slowing down. With more than 206 million consumers worldwide in 2021, this number is expected to smash the 300 million by 2025. Aiming to keep up with market leaders like Apple and Samsung, Zepp launched its Amazfit GTR 4 smartwatch late last year and promised a host of features at a lower price than some of its bigger rivals. But how fair is that compared to the big boys? M&F took a closer look to find out.
Zepp says the Amazfit GTR 4 is designed to complement a professional and active lifestyle for those with busy schedules. That’s because the GTR 4 combines modern health management technology with premium design, meaning you won’t have to compromise on style to stay on top of your health. It has over 150 sport modes and benefits from improved GPS technology. In testing, we found the GTR 4 quickly fits into your daily lifestyle, with morning updates on things like the current outside temperature or how long you’ve been sleeping.
Of course, you don’t have to go for a smartwatch to track your health, but combining the fitness tracker with a watch just makes sense. First of all; you won’t have to wear two suspenders and on the other hand; you don’t feel completely buffoonish trying to check the time on your generic wristband several times a day! The GTR 4 doesn’t stop at tracking your fitness while providing a way to check the time. It also has audio storage capability, which means you don’t need to carry your cell phone around the gym to listen to thumping beats, but if you need to have your phone within hand for business or other pressing matters, then the Bluetooth capability means you can take calls on your GTR 4 without needing to reach for your phone. It also connects to Amazon Alexa.
The Amazfit GTR 4 is solid and elegant
The Amazfit GTR 4 has an aluminum frame, making it durable and ready to take on any challenge, yet it’s incredibly light at 34 grams, so it won’t distract you from work or training. . From a water resistance standpoint, the GTR or is able to handle swimming or snorkeling without fear. It has a simple and elegant design, and the clock faces can also be changed, since they are completely digital. The screen has a resolution of 326 ppi which makes it super sharp. The GTR 4’s companion app (Zepp OS) is very quick to set up and offers insight into your current recovery status, fitness goals achieved, calories consumed and even advanced data such as your oxygen level in the blood and a stress indicator for mental health care.
The tracker is also adjustable in terms of sensitivity, so if you find it’s not picking up your steps while you’re walking, you can increase the threshold and get it just right for you. There are plenty of modes for beginners in the gym, as well as elite athletes, with strength training modes and a host of different exercises you can monitor right out of the box. The interface is simple enough that you can switch between several different workout styles in a single gym session, allowing you to see the devil in the details.
How does the Amazfit GTR 4 compare?
Perhaps one of the most notable features missing on the GTR 4 is that you can view emails, but you can’t easily type an original reply there. Instead, it is possible to send a preconfigured generic response. It’s a shame, and something that is offered by Apple Watch and Samsung Smartwatch. Maybe that will come in a future OS update, but for most people the ability to check email on the go is good enough, and if the need arises, you can switch to your phone or another device as needed. requires. But, when it comes to getting your money’s worth, the GTR 4’s battery life is where it’s at. You can expect over a full week of battery life on a single charge, and up to 14 days if you’re not using it heavily. This puts it ahead of Apple and Samsung. There’s even the option of getting around a month’s worth of charge in low-power mode.
The Amazfit GTR 4 is priced at $199 on Amazon ( ) / £199 through United Kingdom, but no matter where you are in the world, whether you have a preference for metric or imperial units, Celsius or Fahrenheit, these options are also configurable in the app settings. The Amazfit GTR 4 is available in three colors: Superspeed Black, Vintage Brown Leather and Racetrack Grey, and the interchangeable strap lets you match your watch to any outfit.
The verdict: Super long battery life and rugged construction, plus the convenience of storing music, easy workout selection on the go, all combined with great looks and feel make the Amazfit GTR 4 a pretty incredible piece of wearable fitness tech at a price that won’t break the bank.
