Smartwatch from Xiaomi Amazfit Pace - advantages and disadvantages

Smart watches from Xiaomi Amazfit Pace for sports are different from ordinary wrist watches. Such gadgets have both a number of advantages and certain drawbacks, which should be familiarized with before deciding which watch is better to buy and, which is also important, where it is profitable to buy it. This already quite popular watch is being realized by the Chinese company Huami. The minimum average price in 2019 for it is not the most budgetary $ 150.

Xiaomi Amazfit Pace

Xiaomi history

Initially, Xiaomi was developing the MIUI operating system, which was installed on smartphones. This OS was considered an alternative to the Android system. The model of the first smartphone was released a year and a half after the company was founded. A year later, Xiaomi released an improved modification, the phone has sold over ten million devices. The third version of the smartphone was announced in 2013. In the same period, there was an expansion of production - the company introduced new models of TVs and other devices.

In addition, at this stage, the company has drawn up the final development plan. The primary goal was to save on retail outlets, which is confirmed by the small number of branded stores. The next challenge was to minimize the price by selling the devices almost at cost. Also, the company sold places in cloud storage - this was income from the provision of additional services. Thus, Xiaomi's sales level was quite high, which led to rapid economic growth.

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External parameters Xiaomi Amazfit Pace

Design features

In addition to how much the Xiaomi Amazfit Pace costs in 2019, for many buyers criteria such as design characteristics are important. Despite the fact that the gadget does not differ in severity, but has a sporty design, its external design cannot be called frivolous. This is another feature that distinguishes such watches from previous models. The wrist straps are made of rubber, which, however, deprives the model of its elegant appearance. The size of the mounts is standard and is a little over two centimeters.

Back side of the gadget

At the back of the panel there is a built-in pulse sensor. However, according to customer reviews, this technology is not very accurate - the error in measurement results is 15%. Nevertheless, the gadget is well suited for non-professional athletes.

Sensors on the back

Screen appearance

The round waterproof display has a small diameter and almost no fingerprints are visible. For its manufacture, an OLED diagonal was used.Like many other smartwatches, there is a small dark area at the bottom of the screen. In general, this is a watch with a rather dim additional illumination. However, thanks to OLED backlighting, the image is high-contrast, which allows you to clearly see how the characters displayed on the screen look both in bright artificial lighting conditions and in the sun. It should also be noted that from time to time the glass glares - in this case, the gadget must be deployed in the perpendicular direction.

Screen appearance

Device characteristics

Technical capabilities

Since the Amazfit Pace is a sports watch model, a lot of emphasis was placed in the development on creating options such as heart rate monitor, running or exercise bike. Cyclists can connect cadence sensors. Also, among the options there is a "treadmill" mode, which counts calories and the distance traveled in conditions of altitude differences or during a sports game. Next in the list of options are Activities and options.

Autonomous work

With a daily evening run of three hours, the good performance of the watch makes it possible to function without recharging for three days. When using the gadget as a pedometer, they will not need to be recharged for five days. It should be noted that the device holds a battery charge for a long time. Most of the energy is consumed when jogging with the electronic GPS navigator turned on, as well as when listening to audio files. It takes less than an hour to fully charge the watch and ensure its autonomy.

Side view

Interface capabilities

The settings menu contains useful functions for the layperson. For example, there is a function of warning when the heart rate is exceeded by means of a vibration signal, as well as adjustment of the running rhythm. Optionally, you can set the time to indicate the distance or voice warning. However, the warning is in Chinese.

Additional options

The system has a built-in “reward system”, which, when the established standards are met, issues award electronic badges. Another disadvantage is the setting of units according to Chinese standards.

Very convenient display of the statistics menu, where the number of kilometers traveled is indicated. The track is displayed on the right side of the display. It also shows the measurement results of a heart rate sensor that is constantly activated. This makes it possible to compile a comparative overview of daily activity.

The Amazfit Pace smartwatch is capable of playing sound and performing the function of an mp3 player. Audio materials can be independently added to the Music folder or received through the most suitable radio service Watercress FM, which gives out three dozen tracks for training in the internal memory. The Russian language in the names of audio tracks is displayed correctly.

The device also has a standard alarm clock that can be set for specified dates with the ability to repeat the alarm.

The data for viewing the weather widget is taken from a smartphone or via a wireless connection. You can use a compass if necessary. There is a sleep quality tracking function, a voice recorder and a stopwatch, there is no camera.

If you sharply shake the display towards you, you can see a different menu design option. It becomes available to conveniently view the weather in a large format on the whole screen, an indicator of the remaining battery life, as well as switching to a mode that turns off receiving notifications. Here you can also find such parameters as connecting a headset, searching for a “tied” smartphone, setting the silence mode to activate at specified hours or turning on the backlight, which is necessary in the dark. You can connect to a wireless connection to download tracks in the Watercress FM app (password is entered via phone).

What's included as standard

The gadget is housed in a small gray box. Initially, the display of the novelty is covered with a protective film fabric, for the manufacture of which waterproof materials were used.

Standard complete set includes:

1. clock;
2. microUSB cable;
3. cradle for recharging.

Replaceable optional accessories

Translation from Chinese

Initially, the gadget was shipped with applications in Chinese. After some time, most of the functions were translated into English. However, the translation cannot be called accurate and, besides this, only some of the annexes have been translated.

For translation into English, a special debugging utility is installed in Android, which can be downloaded freely.

Advantages and disadvantages

• waterproof multitouch display;
• does not leave fingerprints;
• contrast PPI image;
• the ability to connect a cadence sensor;
• there is a mode "running along the tracks";
• sufficiently productive;
• does not need constant charging;
• powerful processor;
• a light weight;
• fast battery charging;
• wide functionality;
• "Incentive system";
• accessible display of statistics;
• mp3 player function;
• the interface correctly displays Russian letters;
• there is an alarm clock;
• connection to a wireless Internet Wi-Fi network;
• interaction with a smartphone;
• there is a smart compass;
• sleep quality tracking;
• alternative menu display option;
• there is an unlocking;
• small size.

• expensive for the price;
• rubber straps for fastening;
• inaccuracy of the heart rate sensor;
• dim backlight;
• periodic glare on the screen;
• inaccurate translation;
• calls are impossible using the phone;
• Chinese standards for units of measurement.

Model in black

Amazfit Pace is a multifunctional watch with a rather powerful battery. They have advantages and disadvantages, which should be familiarized with before choosing a device, having decided which company is better. As a rule, customer reviews contain all the necessary information. However, despite the large number of options, such a gadget is not included in the rating of high-quality in 2019 and is hardly suitable for precise work with professional sports achievements. It should also be noted that watches cannot be attributed to the segment of inexpensive goods, which negatively affects the popularity of models.