Great review man! It's hard to find such detailed, factual and unbiased reviews, which help you make a decision towards one product over another. Thanks!
I just purchased the Cheetah Fit Pro. I am coming from a Samsung Watch 4. The Pro was on sale last week on Amazon for $269. It is allowing me to hook up an external HR strap so that is not an issue. The battey life is amazing. Screen is good. Ability to set up custom HR alerts is perfect for a beginner runner looking to do MAF or low heart rate. Also allows for calibration of treadmill which my Samsung did not. And all for $269
@@brucelin5842 I think it depends on your use case. If you are a pure runner I would go with Coros Pace 3. If you are more a Triathlete and looking for a good watch Forerunner 265. If you want a great value sports watch with dual gps and decent smart watch features then Cheetah Pro is a good buy. It has a great screen, speaker, and even allows external HR strap connectivity
Have in mind that the Amazfit HR sensors are very sensitive to where you wear them on your wrist and how tight the band is. You need to wear it as far back on your wrist, more that two fingers width and have them really tight. It makes a lot of difference., It would be good to see some comparison results of other metrics like aerobic/anaerobic effect, workout load, recovery time with the other watches. Nevertheless, a very comprehensive review and I really enjoyed it!
i think it shows estimated recovery time after workout. yet body battery is weird thing, i got it on suunto7 and it makes no sense, when my body battery is zero ar 7pm and then more after workout, but when i workout in morning it shows it as my training lowers it
@@kalvin. Yep. I have an Amazfit GTR4 (which this is clearly based on - the overall design is VERY similar) and while the HR sensor isn't great (but it has improved with the newest software update) I just use it with an optical HR armband for cycling and that works perfectly. I love the watch overall.
@@LukeRichardson1981 thanks for information, many RU-vidr show Amazfit hr senser is not much good , I'm looking for Huawei watch 4 instead , only thing I miss is PAI score
I am struggling between the Cheetah Pro, the T-Rex 2, and the GTR 4. As you tried all of them, could you please tell me which one has the better GPS Tracking and Heart Rate Monitor accuracy? Thank you in advance, and keep up with you great work. You channel is amazing!
In terms of the heart rate accuracy and GPS accuracy, I'd say that it doesn't look that far off from what I would see on my 5-year old Suunto Spartan Trainer HR 😂 That's a compliment, actually, considering how severely off the mark Amazfit's GPS and HR data were with all their previous watches. They were borderline unusable. It's quite a big leap that the GPS and HR accuracy are now practically usable for casual sports enthusiasts despite the occasionally patchy accuracy. Give them another couple of years and they'll probably be on par with the midrange watches of today accuracy-wise
It's an interesting option, it gets you some premium features at a not so premium price. Like you said, its a hard sell with it also competing with watches like the Apple Watch SE and lower end Garmin watches. If i where shopping at this price I would probably be looking at things like the Garmin Venu series, Forunner, or Instinct. It is a reminder though that Garmin should maybe start considering integrating a mic and speaker to more of their watches if they can do so without compromising them in other areas.
If I'm gonna pay for a sport watch,I will do it once cause is an investment.Garmin Epix Pro,Garmin Forerunner 965.The lack of NFC,is a big issue for me.The zepp app,needs a lot of work.The sensors in Garmin watches,are far better and accurate,better build quality overall,better after sales service and guarantee.
Actually, I can not agree with any of these statements. Now I am looking for a watch because my Fenix 6 battery just burned 2 month after guarantee. Girl at support literally told be that I can put it to trash. Also even on Reddit, many similar stories . The watch heart rate was also poor - running, ok it is highly optimized, but squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, fitness. Damn there were jumps from 180 to 95 in one second :D. I understand that it is only optical technology, not accurate. But what you have wrote for me is what they want you to believe about the Garmin. For the price I paid (600$) I could buy 2 of amazfits.
it's because they're crap with no updates/cheap algos/fake stats. There's a reason why DC Rainmaker stopped reviewing this brand. Even living in a country like the Netherlands which is easier to get and review chineseware.
@anonymous134y You'll actually find a review of the Cheetah over on Ray's website... So it aint just me! www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/amazfit-cheetah-pro-gps-watch-quick-review-thoughts-after-using-it-for-a-week.html
i am amazed how much amazfit works put on. have trex pro gen 1 and suunto 7. And simple amazfit being 4 times cheaper is so much more simplier to use. Waiting for amazfit solar editions
Hey! I have a suggestion: can you use, for the next reviews, for the comparison of the GNSS and Heart Rate Frequency two different vendors. For exemplo, in this video you had the comparison between Amazfit vs Garmin vs Garmin, and I'm talking about like these: Amazfit vs Garmin vs Polar/Suunto/Apple. In order to do some more honest test. By the way, thank you for the review!
I'm using the Coros Pace 3 and it is just fantastic. Accurate. Tons of features. Useful data. Great Data and insights from running and other activity tracking and great battery life. The only minus is - it doesn't have an Amoled but that's also the best part. It has Always on display by default (as in - your watch face is your always on display as well with backlight off). It as good as an amoled under sunlight and outdoor conditions.
Another nice review, Dave. I just placed a request to review the Amazfit Cheetah Pro. I was going to for the Cheetah but went for the Pro with the nylon band and higher build quality. I look forward to testing the microphone & speaker...
That's definitely not normal. I use an optical armband HRM with my GTR 4 and it doesn't cause any additional noticeable battery drain. I've used mine for activities as long as a 13.5h 300km bike ride without any battery issues whatsoever.
Good review as usual. Running with the gps in accurate mode and connected to an external heart rate monitor, how much does the battery discharge in one hour?
It is never correct to compare the Heart Rate to another smartwatch. The gold standard is to compare it with an ECG strap. Polar 8 or 10 is considered the gold standard to compare wearable devices based on optical reading. You should send the HR from Polar to garmin as your comparator, for example. Second, the best method to assess heart rate accuracy is not the visual inspection you do, nor the "correlation graph" other youtubers do Wearable devices HR variability is better described using the Bland and Altman plots with some objective 'statistics' so users will be better informed. Few serious users (elite athelees and those with medical cardiac conditions) in need of an accurate HR should use a chest strap, not the optical reading. BTW, amazfit Cheetah, GTR4 and GTS4 allow to receive HR from external chest straps. This combo (chest strap + Amazfit) is way cheaper that a premium non-amoled competitor smartwatch
In the heart rate section of this video I’m comparing the Cheetah Pro to an ECG sensor (Garmin HRM Pro) which is on the same level as a good Polar sensor. Thanks for watching.
Hey, I trust that the Amazfit does not have the most accurate HR sensor but if you look at 19:06 you'd see it actually did better than the Epix Pro at right around your 12:22 mark on the screen - meh... (shrug)
So its just like GTR4 with map support, slightly larger screen and marginally smaller battery? I cant find any extra features of functions. Maybe the titanium bezel is nice upgrade. Other than that its the same watch. Edit: Cheetah Pro have Bluetooth 5.3 and Gorilla Glass 3 instead of Bluetooth 5.0 and some noname glass on GTR4. Plus there is something called "Race achievement predictions". Thats sounds like feature from my old Stratos 3, that i have been missing on my GTR4. Still Cheetah Pro is like 95% same watch as GTR4 so i cant justify to "upgrade".
Could you show the triathlon mode? I'm doing triathlon just for fun and don't want to spend a lot of money having this mode. Unfortunately, I cannot find anyone showing this feature of this watch.
My guess is that they have more data with the previous sensor. So the accuracy of AI is higher. Thats why they put it into their top watch. The next iteration might get newer sensor because they'll gather enough data on it.
Good morning, and thank you for a well put together video as always! For the price point it’s a nice watch. It’s been about three weeks since the Apple event, and was just wondering when you might give us a preliminary assessment, on the new trail map function with the Apple Watch Ultra? I think that’s what most people are waiting for. Thanks again.
People are certainly waiting for it. Unfortunately part of the developer release of WatchOS10 there's an NDA where media outlets (or youtube channels) are not allowed to show first hand experience with the software. This is why you won't find much about the features on RU-vid unless that channel decides to break the rules (and get apple mad at them!). Stay tuned... You'll see much more about WatchOS 10 in July!
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks so much for being open and transparent about why you are unable to give your first impressions. It’s really a shame that they do this! You wonder if they do this because the software isn’t polished yet or under performs? Kind of very similar to when they showed us a guy climbing a tall mountain with the Ultrawatch and lo and behold, the watch basically had no sort of mapping whatsoever. This is where you have to give a big kudos to companies like Amazfit for at least giving customers mapping that is more than Apple has ever given its customers and they charge nearly $800.00 for the Ultra which was advertised as an outdoor enthusiast watch? I think one of the major reasons why Apple did not focus on developing maps is because it relies on revenue streams from third-party apps. If it made its own apps for different functions, it would cut off its revenue stream that it made from third-party apps. I have the Apple Watch Ultra and a Garmin Epix, and I enjoy both, but as the saying goes, you have to call a spade a spade.
@@mden2490 I do not think the lack of mapping is because of profit from third party apps. Apple could have easily just charge for maps or include the functionality for “free” as part of their payed bundles. It seems like Apple just wanted to do a luxurious jewellery not an actual equipment used by athletes. Ultra for me is more of an fancy SUV with a low ground clearance running on street tires 😂 Apple has its own opinions on what customers need and often does not give a f for years.
С учетом того что и гармин и амазфит показали примерно один путь, то врет яблоко. В первом случае оно поняло что бег по замкнутой и подогнало рисунок. Во втором, похоже что у яблока идет меньше запросов и из-за этого срезается путь.
Hi Dave, Thank you very much for yet another detailed video, the fundamental issue with this make is the heart rate sensor which is supposed to be the cornerstone in any fitness device. All the critical parameters such as HRV, Recovery, VO2 max and stress depend on the heart rate sensor and if that is faltering there is no point in positioning the product from a price point and releasing so many models. I have experienced a similar issue with whoop strap as well, where the heart rate is inaccurate and all the measurements inevitably becomes a moot point. Do you have any suggestions to mitigate these shortcoming?
Use an external HRM when doing exercise. I have an Amazfit GTR4 and using an external heart rate monitor (I use an optical arm band) resolves any issues with heart rate accuracy.
In my experience it's not that amazing but I haven't spent a ton of time with it admittedly. It basically analyzes your recent efforts and tries to suggest workouts for upcoming efforts. If you were completely new to running it would probably be more useful than those who were more advanced. May be worth a follow up video. Stay tuned.
Excellent review. The one topic I missed are the datapages. How many data fields can you select? I read only 4 to 6? So no 1,2 or 3 data fields on a data page. Is that correct? Thx!
Hello, sorry for the English. All your videos are fantastic. After seeing the review you did of the Amazfit Cheetah Pro I had made the decision to buy it, but now I have seen the Coros Pace 3 or Garmin Forerunner 255 and I have a doubt. There is something that really attracts me to the Cheetah as opposed to the Pace 3, and that is the Amoled screen, size and resolution, but there are qualities that are very important such as: GPS and heart rate and personal trainer. What do you think would be the best choice? Do you plan to make a comparison between these watches and even some Polar, Garmin or Suunto in the same price range? Thank you.
Enjoyable review, thanx! One missing info, does it work with Stryd? I am interested in Instant Pace mainly and with my Coros Pace 2 if I use Stryd, it's pretty accurate so I can Pace myself. Regarding the HR accuracy one trick that I use with my Pace 2 is to wear it up on the arm, as much as the opened Nylon Band allows. This way it becomes very accurate.
Like most brands, you get bashers and those that go with a brand. These are Chinese so automaticllay get hammered for that as crap. Had a few Amazfit watches and been fine. The HR problem?. Yes its there but basically all other brands are off too. I run with a Garmin 255 which my colleagues kindly brought for me and HR readings are ok until I start to run and get to top end speed and HR gettings upto 185...I'm 61 and with strap...which to get good readings you need it is 160. Loads of things on the Garmin sound really good but are not correct. Estimated run times for my 5k - 10k etc are miles off. 25.23 est for my 5 k and best to date is 27.20 that was years ago. Expect Amazfit is same. HRV is good on Garmin though. Recovery time on Garmin goes to 48 hrs sometimes after a gentle 5k....sure Amazfit is the same. Garmin are a great brand no doubt but cetrtainly not the holy grail that we sometimes hold them up to be. Don't need this watch at present but is just as good as most other watches around by looks of it and would certainly consider it.
old fashioned mp3. I must be old then ❤😂 On a serious note, mp3 are still easy to use for podcast and music. It is good that it’s there and bad for devices that do not offer mp3.
For sure, I live in a world of MP3's myself but I know for the masses people are generally hooked up with streaming services now like Spotify, or Amazon Music.
Does anyone know if this model has an altimeter and barometer? I would like to ask another question. Is there a storm alert feature? Does the device warn when a storm is about to occur? By the way, your video is very nice.
@@ChaseTheSummitI still think it's better getting the 245. In my opinion, getting a smartwatch only makes sense if it's cellular. I find doing phone functions while having a phone on you is a bit gimmicky, don't you think?
Your 9% loss in a 1 hour 40 minute activity would suggest somewhere around 18 hours of life in automatic mode which is much worse than what you quoted from the manufacturer. I think you should have pointed that out
You’re right. These are battery estimates however. They’ll never be dead on especially with OLED displays as it really depends how often the user is interacting with the screen. Hopefully it was still helpful. Thanks for watching.
The only thing I like on amazfit watch is the PAI ,it's easy to understand how much workout I has done weekly and enough or not why another watch doesn't have PAI or similar thing ?
I’ve noticed my cheetah round has a sensitive screen wen water touches it… I went for a open water swim and my cheetah round would not function it would freeze and I lost my swim results
Tell me, does Cheetah Pro have track guidance and return to the starting point of the route (Direct Return Navigation), like T-rex 2? Are there any fundamental differences between the watch and the T-rex Ultra in terms of navigation?
I just purchased the Cheetah Pro and updated it to version 1.21.9.3 (as indicated in the Zepp app). Is this the latest version, when does Balance go to 3.0?
They’ve gotten better about that more recently and have since added new features to the older original T-Rex. But yeah, they do release a lot of hardware!
Where can i find the Maps for the Cheetah non Pro on my iphone App. I haven't this Option for that. Funny if i connect with a Andriod, ist works..need help :)
@@ChaseTheSummit Hi, yes I select my watch in the Zepp app at the top and end up in the settings there. Under App Settings where the buttons Training, Amazon Alexa, Music, Alarms, Weather etc. appear, the map option is missing for me. Or am I wrong there?
Dave, I have seen on Facebook, that they have pushed update focusing on heart rate and gps accuracy. Is there a possibility to test accuracy after the update? Thanks for your work!
You get a lot for your money with Amazfit but of course there are also some compromises if you compare e.g. build quality, technology, and accuracy with the top end Garmin watches. So the question is whether to go for cheap and cheerful or high end at a cost, and at this point do remember that these watches tend to depreciate in time with development of new technology, meaning really fast. That said I have been a Garmin customer for many years and I don't see myself jumping ship and putting my hard earned money into Chinese owned and manufactured technology.
Garmin has lived on the name for a long time. For 2-3 years, brands like Coros or Polar have offered more for less and Amazfit, being a brand without a reputation in the sports field, is growing by leaps and bounds.
@@ChaseTheSummit how bout tracking? i just watch your review on coros pace 2 and i think pace 2 is better... can you do a comparison video between coros pace 2 and amazfit cheetah?
Sigh... Yet another interesting smartwatch that's completely ruined by its large size. By the way, when you're showing how it looks on your wrist, you should mention your wrist width and not just circumference. Some people have circular wrists while others have flat wrists, so width is more meaningful than circumference when talking about a watch face - circumference matters for the length of the strap.
