how accurate are the measurments? especially the hrm and steps ... i also play ping pong, do you think there is a way to track this activity as well? also at home at night, can you see the time with normal lighting without using the watche's light?
If you have a moment, now more than a month later, still love the watch? Battery life? Can you tell me if vibration is strong? And have you ever done any strength training and is the hr accurate when doing so? Easy to read indoors? Thank you.
hey there :) i like both the pace and the stratos but could you please tell me a bit about what are the main differences between the two devices in the fields of running-training plans? how many training profiles are there or can i customize them? as a girl with smaller wrist the stratos can be a bit big? thanks for helping me :)
Hello! Can you check that Stratos can connect to a cycling cadence sensor? Can it utilize the data from the sensor? If yes, are there any constrains? Thank you!
Im thinking of buying Stratos. But my question is, as a normal watch user not a fitness guy at all i just want a watch that shows me notifications , waterproof and i reallt like the looks of stratos, is it worth it for that kind of use?
Absolutely. It’s not a pricey watch, so I’d definitely say it’s a great watch for just an average user. Another to consider is the Amazfit GTS as well. It has better battery life than the Stratos.
Personally I like the Amazfot Stratos more, but if you want better smart notifications, then the Ticwatch 2 is the way to go. For me personally the fitness tracking is a bigger priority, which is why I prefer the Amazfit.
My personal opinion is that it is definitely better. It just offers a lot more than the Garmin 235. A more comparable Garmin watch is the Vivoactive 3 Music, but it's about $70 more than the Amazfit Stratos.
Great consumer analogy. So I love the Amazfit for obviously the looks but the shitty rubber band got to go. But, I love the advanced features of the Ticwatch pro which as an added bonus of a better battery efficiency and NFC. So what do you do? You buy the Lemfo LEM4 Pro and wait for the other two to get better. IDK....
I wanted to like the Stratos. I got it today. Spent just over 2 hours to figure out how to get music on it even watching videos and reading the instructions on Amazfit website. I had to remove the Android File Transfer app and re-install it finally to get the MP3s to transfer to the watch. But the thing I really don't care for is the really poor or nearly non-existent step counting. After a 2,000 step brisk walk, only 156 steps counted in the end. It has been completely useless and that is a deal breaker for me. You must have gotten lucky with your watch.
I've actually had 3 Amazfit Stratos watches, and I've never had that issue with any of them. The only metric that is consistently inaccurate for me is the elevation in a workout. It's weird because I had the Chinese version of the watch and it never had the elevation issue, but with the International version it is consistently not accurate with the elevation.
I wonder if it is the accelerometer in mine then. I am moving my arms as normal, but wonder if I need to flail like the inflatable tube man/wacky waving inflatable man.
Nothing but new underdog hype...2 days battery life?! That's horrendous...I got rid of the Samsung Gear Sport I got within a week after having to choose whether to charge it for 1.5hr every morning or 2.5hrs every other day... the HR and altitude tracking on this is crap and it's pretty big, so might as well get a refurbished Fenix 3 HR (or Vivoactive HR even cheaper if not a triathlete) and pair it with an HR strap...and get about 4 times the battery life...
The 2 day battery life on the Amazfit Stratos is only if you are using the GPS and Bluetooth music regularly. If you don't use Bluetooth it extends the battery a lot. I've found that just using the GPS on the Amazfit while running doesn't use a whole lot of battery, but the Bluetooth and GPS combination will drop about 15% of the battery in a typical 6 mile run (40-45 minutes). As for the HR, it has been really accurate for me, and very consistent. The altitude issue I have no idea about though. It is regularly an issue for me. Today I am picking up the Garmin Vivoactive 3 (Music). It just came out a couple of days ago and it's $300, but I want to compare it to see if it's any better and worth the extra $140 price tag. As for Samsung... I'm pretty much done with them when it comes to fitness tracking (running). I just haven't had any luck with accuracy on their watches.
Donavon Hornbeck thanks for constructive response. I was a bit harsh, after re-looking at refurbished fenix 3 HR prices they are still not really in the same league, refurbished Vivoactive HR doesn't look as nice and was never very comfortable for me so for runners I guess this is great and can pair with a chest strap. I do gym based workouts and I saw reviews saying the hr sensor on this (sucks for those but most sensors struggle with those...). Seems Fitbit Versa (better than the ionic with the same sensor somehow -but maybe it's because versa came with newer firmware) leading in that department so I got one. Connected GPS has been an issue for me the couple of times I tried but i dont care about it too much
No, GPS is just for positioning, the watch doesn't take a SIM. The GPS is just used to track exact distances you travel during a workout like a run, bike, walk, swim, etc... I use use it to track my distance and Pace while I'm out running.
Lol... If you want a full blown smartwatch then go with the Ticwatch, but if you want a great GPS running watch/activity tracker with good battery life, then go with the Stratos. The biggest downfall of the Ticwatch is the battery life. It has to be charged as often as a cell phone, but it is accurate for fitness tracking.
Donavon Hornbeck Lol 2 days battery life, inaccurate HR (for anything but steady state cardio) and altitude tracking...no weightlifting mode...this watch is nothing but hype! Might as well get a refurbished Fenix 3 HR (or even cheaper Vivoactive HR with slightly less features) and pair with a chest or arm HR strap - it's a bit more accurate without HR strap, has a weights mode AND around 7 days battery life!
Donavon Hornbeck yes sir, keeping this aside i wanted to say that i am guy from india and i am newly subscriber to your channel but i really need to say that i loved your channel very much, keep going sir hope you get millions of subscriber coz you deserve it😊
Donavon Hornbeck welcome... Sir i participated in the giveaway but i recently i replied to your comment and it counted as two comments from me would this affect the giveaway?
hey there :) i like both the pace and the stratos but could you please tell me a bit about what are the main differences between the two devices in the fields of running-training plans? how many training profiles are there or can i customize them? as a girl with smaller wrist the stratos can be a bit big? thanks for helping me :)
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Getting this watch tomorrow, can't wait. Got it on Amazon with a $70 gift card, only $99.99! Good review, thanks!
Great review kudos to you, would you be so kind to advice, as a runner which one you prefer the stratos or the verge? Thanks in advance.
how accurate are the measurments? especially the hrm and steps ... i also play ping pong, do you think there is a way to track this activity as well? also at home at night, can you see the time with normal lighting without using the watche's light?
Hey Donavon, Great review on the amazfit stratos. Would you pick this watch over the new Samsung Galaxy watch? Thanks
If you have a moment, now more than a month later, still love the watch? Battery life? Can you tell me if vibration is strong? And have you ever done any strength training and is the hr accurate when doing so? Easy to read indoors? Thank you.
Thanks for letting us know it able to connect Strava!
hey there :) i like both the pace and the stratos but could you please tell me a bit about what are the main differences between the two devices in the fields of running-training plans? how many training profiles are there or can i customize them? as a girl with smaller wrist the stratos can be a bit big? thanks for helping me :)
Hello! Can you check that Stratos can connect to a cycling cadence sensor? Can it utilize the data from the sensor? If yes, are there any constrains? Thank you!
Great review just purchased after watching this thanks for that . Has it an weight training section ??
how the accuracy of the heart rate?
Discount code not works. Any suggestions?
Have you experience unregistered step in everyday use?
Im thinking of buying Stratos. But my question is, as a normal watch user not a fitness guy at all i just want a watch that shows me notifications , waterproof and i reallt like the looks of stratos, is it worth it for that kind of use?
Absolutely. It’s not a pricey watch, so I’d definitely say it’s a great watch for just an average user. Another to consider is the Amazfit GTS as well. It has better battery life than the Stratos.
@@donavonhornbeck Thank you!
How does it compare in size to the fenix?
Hello sir .. what about display and touch sensitive
I got one and really like it, but the app won't show maps on my iPhone. Though it did work on an Android
I got the Stratos 2 Month ago and i "LOVE IT" finally after 6 smart watches a GREAT one.
The coupon code wont work for me :(
Hi, does the PPG(Heart Rate Sensor) blinking seem normal?
I got mine today and saw this.
Can you turn the screen of the Stratos off!?
Thank you for the DISCOUNT !!! It really worked .Thanks !!!
Please show heart rating monitroing with mobile in repory show
Can you connect this to external HR monitors, such as the Scosche Rhythm24 or Polar H10?
Yes, you definitely can.
What is the deference between stratos 2 and stratos plus
The saphir screen protection
Great review mate! fingers crossed!
Good luck, and thanks for participating!
How do you rate this to Ticwatch 2?
Personally I like the Amazfot Stratos more, but if you want better smart notifications, then the Ticwatch 2 is the way to go. For me personally the fitness tracking is a bigger priority, which is why I prefer the Amazfit.
Nice video dude! Keep doing it!
Good review! I really like how this watch looks.
is it better than garmin 235?
My personal opinion is that it is definitely better. It just offers a lot more than the Garmin 235. A more comparable Garmin watch is the Vivoactive 3 Music, but it's about $70 more than the Amazfit Stratos.
It can connect to strava..i love it😍
Great consumer analogy. So I love the Amazfit for obviously the looks but the shitty rubber band got to go. But, I love the advanced features of the Ticwatch pro which as an added bonus of a better battery efficiency and NFC. So what do you do? You buy the Lemfo LEM4 Pro and wait for the other two to get better. IDK....
Just used your coupon code and it still works!
Nice. I think it actually works through the end of this year! I think you will really like the watch. I know I do.
@@donavonhornbeck I've just tried using the coupon code and it no longer works. Any ideas?
I wanted to like the Stratos. I got it today. Spent just over 2 hours to figure out how to get music on it even watching videos and reading the instructions on Amazfit website. I had to remove the Android File Transfer app and re-install it finally to get the MP3s to transfer to the watch. But the thing I really don't care for is the really poor or nearly non-existent step counting. After a 2,000 step brisk walk, only 156 steps counted in the end. It has been completely useless and that is a deal breaker for me. You must have gotten lucky with your watch.
I've actually had 3 Amazfit Stratos watches, and I've never had that issue with any of them. The only metric that is consistently inaccurate for me is the elevation in a workout. It's weird because I had the Chinese version of the watch and it never had the elevation issue, but with the International version it is consistently not accurate with the elevation.
I wonder if it is the accelerometer in mine then. I am moving my arms as normal, but wonder if I need to flail like the inflatable tube man/wacky waving inflatable man.
They do have good service though. I just got my RMA number, so no risk to buy.
I like this watch! Good review and thanks for the giveaway.
Nothing but new underdog hype...2 days battery life?! That's horrendous...I got rid of the Samsung Gear Sport I got within a week after having to choose whether to charge it for 1.5hr every morning or 2.5hrs every other day... the HR and altitude tracking on this is crap and it's pretty big, so might as well get a refurbished Fenix 3 HR (or Vivoactive HR even cheaper if not a triathlete) and pair it with an HR strap...and get about 4 times the battery life...
The 2 day battery life on the Amazfit Stratos is only if you are using the GPS and Bluetooth music regularly. If you don't use Bluetooth it extends the battery a lot. I've found that just using the GPS on the Amazfit while running doesn't use a whole lot of battery, but the Bluetooth and GPS combination will drop about 15% of the battery in a typical 6 mile run (40-45 minutes).
As for the HR, it has been really accurate for me, and very consistent. The altitude issue I have no idea about though. It is regularly an issue for me.
Today I am picking up the Garmin Vivoactive 3 (Music). It just came out a couple of days ago and it's $300, but I want to compare it to see if it's any better and worth the extra $140 price tag.
As for Samsung... I'm pretty much done with them when it comes to fitness tracking (running). I just haven't had any luck with accuracy on their watches.
Donavon Hornbeck thanks for constructive response. I was a bit harsh, after re-looking at refurbished fenix 3 HR prices they are still not really in the same league, refurbished Vivoactive HR doesn't look as nice and was never very comfortable for me so for runners I guess this is great and can pair with a chest strap. I do gym based workouts and I saw reviews saying the hr sensor on this (sucks for those but most sensors struggle with those...). Seems Fitbit Versa (better than the ionic with the same sensor somehow -but maybe it's because versa came with newer firmware) leading in that department so I got one. Connected GPS has been an issue for me the couple of times I tried but i dont care about it too much
Very good information!
When you say watches have built in GPS, does that mean you're using the watch with a sim card?
No, GPS is just for positioning, the watch doesn't take a SIM. The GPS is just used to track exact distances you travel during a workout like a run, bike, walk, swim, etc... I use use it to track my distance and Pace while I'm out running.
@@donavonhornbeck can you use this to know your location and turn by turn navigation like gmaps?
Would love to upgrade from my Fitbit Blaze. Thanks for the review!
You bet. The Blaze is a good watch, but I think that this would be a nice upgrade for sure.
I would love this
I am torn between the tickwatch and this one BUT if I got one for free I'd pick the Stratos
Lol... If you want a full blown smartwatch then go with the Ticwatch, but if you want a great GPS running watch/activity tracker with good battery life, then go with the Stratos.
The biggest downfall of the Ticwatch is the battery life. It has to be charged as often as a cell phone, but it is accurate for fitness tracking.
Donavon Hornbeck my birthday is June 5th if you sent me either watch I would thank you tons
Donavon Hornbeck Lol 2 days battery life, inaccurate HR (for anything but steady state cardio) and altitude tracking...no weightlifting mode...this watch is nothing but hype! Might as well get a refurbished Fenix 3 HR (or even cheaper Vivoactive HR with slightly less features) and pair with a chest or arm HR strap - it's a bit more accurate without HR strap, has a weights mode AND around 7 days battery life!
I like this watch because of premium looking & cool features
It really is a fantastic watch. Definitely my favorite right now.
Mine also
My favorite Smartwatch, too !
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I really like Amazfit product, good review Donavon Hornbeck
Amazfit makes the best watches IMO!
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Yeah the watch is great but it seems that fit bit versa is better and as compared with price amazfit pace would be better than amazfit startos
Yeah, I also have the Amazfit Pace, which right now is pretty easy to find for less than $100, which is still a great smartwatch.
Donavon Hornbeck yes sir, keeping this aside i wanted to say that i am guy from india and i am newly subscriber to your channel but i really need to say that i loved your channel very much, keep going sir hope you get millions of subscriber coz you deserve it😊
Thanks for the support!
Donavon Hornbeck welcome... Sir i participated in the giveaway but i recently i replied to your comment and it counted as two comments from me would this affect the giveaway?
Versa does not have GPS
My wife would love this.
Is your wife a runner? Cyclist? Swimmer?
Kayaker and hard core hiker
hey there :) i like both the pace and the stratos but could you please tell me a bit about what are the main differences between the two devices in the fields of running-training plans? how many training profiles are there or can i customize them? as a girl with smaller wrist the stratos can be a bit big? thanks for helping me :)