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Under $100 smartwatch test: I walked 5,000 steps with the Amazfit Bip 5 vs Armitron Matrix — here’s the winner

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73% Informative

The Amazfit Bip 5 or Armitron Connect Matrix is a budget-friendly fitness-oriented smartwatch.

Both devices play nicely with Android and iOS devices.

The extra $ 15 spent on the Amzfit gets you an onboard GPS antenna, something you won’t find on the Matrix.

The two devices are comparable in size, weight and overall wearability.

The Amazfit Bip 5 beats the Armitron Matrix in this step count showdown by just two steps.

Both smartwatches provided very accurate results and both devices are a great option for keeping tabs on your daily walks.

Armitrons's surprisingly low average heart rate metric is a tad perplexing and I intend to find out whether or not the issue persists.

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