The Amazfit Bip Max is officially here, and it's bigger and brighter than the Bip line has ever been.
Amazfit launched the new wearable today at $99.99, available now at the Amazfit online store and Amazon. It's a meaningful step up from the Bip 6 in almost every way that matters: a much larger screen, significantly more storage, offline map support, and a battery that can handle serious GPS sessions without dying after a single run.
The Screen Is the Story
The most immediate difference is the display. The Bip Max packs a 2.07-inch AMOLED panel running at 432 x 514 resolution with a claimed peak brightness of 3,000 nits. For context, that's the kind of number you'd expect to see on a rugged outdoor watch, not something under $100. The Bip 6 maxes out at 2,000 nits on its 1.97-inch screen, so this is a meaningful jump in both size and readability.
The larger display also means more real estate for widgets, workout stats, and watch faces. If you've been avoiding the Bip because the screen felt cramped for navigation, the Max addresses that directly.
Storage Finally Gets Serious
The 4GB of onboard storage is the other headline spec. Previous Bip models had limited file storage, which essentially ruled out离线 music and maps. The Bip Max changes that. You can load up offline maps and sync a workout playlist without needing to keep your phone nearby.
That puts the Max in a different category than the base Bip. It's not just a fitness tracker with a screen. It's a legitimate low-cost GPS smartwatch with some standalone capability.
Battery Holds Up
A 550mAh battery keeps the lights on, with Amazfit claiming up to 20 days of use between charges. That's with GPS off, so if you're logging runs regularly, expect something closer to the 50-hour GPS battery life that Amazfit is quoting. That's competitive with what Garmin and Polar offer in their entry-level devices.
Training Features Catch Up
The Bip Max includes Amazfit's full training suite: 150+ sports modes, VO2 Max, Training Load, Training Effect, and Training Stress Balance tracking. You can import structured plans from TrainingPeaks, Runna, and Intervals.icu, and completed activities sync to Strava automatically.
Zepp Coach generates personalized workout plans, and Zepp Flow brings AI voice control to the table. Sleep tracking gets the RestoreIQ treatment with HRV, sleep stages, breathing patterns, and nap detection.
For a $100 watch, this is a feature set that would have cost you twice as much a few years ago.
Bip Max vs Bip 6: What's the Difference
The Bip 6 costs $80 and remains in the lineup. It has the same BioTracker sensor suite, similar software features, and covers the basics well. The Max is 10mm wider and 8g heavier, with a notably larger screen and 4GB of storage instead of about 100MB available on the Bip 6.
If you don't care about offline maps or music and prefer something lighter on your wrist, the Bip 6 is still a solid choice. But if you've been wanting a budget watch that can actually replace your phone on a run, the $20 premium for the Max is worth it.
First Impressions
The Bip Max feels like what happens when the budget smartwatch category finally catches up to what people actually want: a bright screen, enough storage to leave the phone behind, and GPS that doesn't die after three hours. It's not trying to compete with Garmin's high-end features or Apple Watch's smartwatch depth, but it's getting close to what Coros and Polar offer in their entry tiers.
No word on any expert reviews yet, given the device just launched today. I'll update this article once I've had time to put it through its paces.
The Bip Max is available now at $99.99 from Amazfit and Amazon.