Amzhero Health Fitness Tracker Review: cheap, light, and a bit rough around the edges

I picked up the Amzhero Health Fitness Tracker mainly because I wanted something cheap to track steps, sleep, and heart rate without babying it. On paper it ticks a lot of boxes: 24/7 heart rate, SpO2, sleep tracking, waterproof for swimming, and a battery that’s supposed to last up to 15 days. Plus it comes with two bands in the box and works with both Android and iOS via the Gloryfit app. For the price, it looked like a decent deal.

After using it daily for a couple of weeks, I can say it does the basics, but it’s not flawless. If you’re used to Garmin, Fitbit, or Apple Watch, this will feel like a downgrade in terms of polish and reliability. If this is your first tracker and your expectations are realistic, you’ll probably find it acceptable for simple tracking and notifications, as long as you’re aware of its limits.

The first thing that stood out was how light it is. You almost forget it’s on your wrist, which is nice for sleep tracking and workouts. The screen is small but readable enough indoors. Outdoors in bright sun you have to tilt your wrist a bit to catch the light, but I could still see my steps and heart rate without too much trouble. Setup with the Gloryfit app was fairly quick, though the app looks dated and takes some getting used to.

Overall, my first impression was: decent little budget tracker that covers the basics, but you can feel why it costs less. Some features are more like gimmicks, especially the blood pressure part, and the app could really use better guidance and clearer workout recording. If you accept that, it’s okay. If you expect a polished health system, you’ll probably end up frustrated.

For the price, this tracker offers quite a lot on paper: 24/7 heart rate, SpO2, sleep tracking, IP68 waterproof, multiple sports modes, notifications, and a battery that easily covers a week or more. If your goal is just to track steps, get a rough idea of your sleep, and see your heart rate during walks or light workouts, it gets the job done. You’re not paying for fancy materials or a polished app ecosystem, and that’s exactly how it feels in use.

Where the value gets a bit shaky is if you expect accurate medical‑grade features or serious training tools. The blood pressure readings are not trustworthy, and the app’s handling of workouts and goals (like wanting calorie goals instead of step goals) is clunky. The negative review about workouts showing as walks or disappearing into confusing menus isn’t completely off. The data is often there, but the way it’s recorded and displayed isn’t very user‑friendly. If you’re on a strict weight‑loss plan and want precise workout tracking, this may leave you annoyed.

On the other hand, you do get some things you don’t always see at this price, like decent customer support according to several buyers. Multiple people mention quick replacements near the end of warranty, which does add some value if you’re worried about failures. That doesn’t fix everything, but it makes the risk a bit easier to accept for a budget product. Also, the fact that it’s light and comfortable means you’re more likely to actually wear it, which matters more than having the fanciest features on paper.

So, in terms of value, I’d say it’s good for casual users who want a cheap entry into fitness trackers and don’t obsess over perfect data. If you’re picky about metrics, training history, and app quality, you’ll probably be happier spending more on a Fitbit, Xiaomi, or Garmin. This one is fine as a starter or backup device, but it’s not the last word in accuracy or software polish.

The design is actually one of the stronger points. The 1.47‑inch rectangular screen keeps the whole thing slim on the wrist. It doesn’t feel bulky like some cheap smartwatches that look like toys. The coupled pink color is on the softer side, not neon, so it looks fine for everyday wear. With the slim profile and rounded edges, it sits flat under a shirt cuff, which I appreciate for office use.

The bezels around the screen are there, but not ridiculous. This isn’t edge‑to‑edge glass, but once you pick a dark watch face, they don’t stand out too much. The resolution (240x240) is good enough for text and icons. You can read notifications, but you’re not going to enjoy long messages. The touch response is decent: not as smooth as an Apple Watch, but I didn’t have to stab the screen repeatedly. Swipes and taps generally register on the first try.

One thing I liked is the range of watch faces in the Gloryfit app. There are a lot of them, and you can even upload your own photo. That’s not unique in this price range anymore, but it’s nice to have. Some faces are cluttered, others are simple with just time, steps, and heart rate. I ended up picking a basic one because the busy designs are harder to read on a small screen. Still, having choice is good if you like to change things up.

In day‑to‑day use, the design feels more grown‑up than the price suggests. It looks fine on smaller wrists thanks to the slim body, and the included small and large straps help fit most people. If you want a clean, no‑nonsense look and don’t care about luxury finishes, you’ll probably be happy with how it looks. Just remember it’s plastic and silicone, so it’s more about practicality than looking like a piece of jewelry.

The advertised 15‑day battery life is technically possible, but only if you’re pretty gentle with the features. With 24/7 heart rate on, sleep tracking every night, notifications from a handful of apps, and a short workout almost every day, I was getting around 7–9 days on a full charge. That’s still good, especially compared to smartwatches that need charging every 1–2 days, but don’t expect two full weeks unless you turn a bunch of stuff off.

Charging is simple: the magnetic charger snaps on the back, and it goes from low to full in about 2 hours, as advertised. I usually just plugged it in while working at my desk or during a shower and breakfast, and that was enough to top it up most of the time. The magnetic connection is okay, but you need to place it on a flat surface; if you bump it, it can disconnect. That’s not unusual for this type of charger, just something to keep in mind.

The watch doesn’t chew through battery when it’s just sitting idle. Where you’ll see drops are long workout sessions with continuous heart rate and a bright screen, and if you go heavy on notifications and wrist‑raise screen wake. Dial brightness and how often you check the screen make a difference. I kept brightness at a medium level and wrist‑raise on, and that seemed like a good balance between visibility and battery life.

Overall, I’d call the battery life one of the practical pros. It’s not magical, but getting roughly a week or more between charges is perfectly acceptable for a budget tracker. If you’re coming from a full smartwatch that needs charging every day, this will feel like a relief. Just don’t fixate on the 15‑day number unless you’re willing to limit features.

Comfort-wise, this tracker does a pretty solid job. It’s very light, and the case is thin, so it doesn’t dig into your wrist, even when you’re typing on a laptop or doing push‑ups. I wore it pretty much 24/7 for testing, including at night, and I didn’t feel the need to take it off because of discomfort. For a sleep tracker, that’s important. Heavy or bulky watches usually end up on the nightstand after two nights.

The silicone bands are basic but soft. No itchy feeling or sharp edges. You get two sizes in the box, which is handy if you have small wrists or if you’re buying it as a shared device in the family. The buckle is a standard tang buckle, nothing fancy, but it holds well. I wore it during runs and in the shower and never felt like it was going to come loose. The band has enough adjustment holes to get a good fit whether you like it loose or snug for better sensor contact.

During workouts, I tightened it one notch, and the heart rate readings stayed more stable. If you wear it too loose, the sensor can misread or lose contact, which is normal for optical sensors. There’s no skin irritation from sweat so far, and I wore it during a few sweaty gym sessions and a long walk in the sun. If you’re very sensitive to silicone, that might be a different story, but for me it was fine.

For sleep, I barely noticed it. It doesn’t have that heavy metal feeling some watches have, and the underside is smooth. The only time it bugged me slightly was when I bent my wrist sharply, like doing push‑ups or planks, where the case presses a bit into the top of the wrist. It’s not painful, just noticeable. Overall, for everyday comfort, I’d say it’s one of the better points of this product. Light, simple, and you mostly forget it’s there.

Build quality feels okay for the price. The case is plastic with a smooth finish, and the screen is some kind of hardened glass or plastic glass. I didn’t get any scratches during the test period, but I also didn’t slam it into walls or weights. It survived showers, hand‑washing, and a couple of swims without any issue, which matches the IP68 / 5ATM style claims (though they do warn against hot water, spas, and seawater). For normal pool use and rain, it seems fine.

The strap pins and buckle feel secure. I tugged on them a bit to see if they’d pop out, and they stayed put. The silicone band didn’t stretch or crack. For daily wear, it feels like it will hold up, and if a strap eventually breaks, it’s just a basic silicone style, so finding a replacement shouldn’t be too hard or expensive. The case back and sensors also stayed clean; sweat and soap rinsed off easily.

Where durability gets more questionable is electronics and long‑term reliability. The user reviews are a bit split: some people say their watch died or went blank after several months or nearly two years, others say customer service replaced it quickly under warranty. I didn’t have it long enough to see that kind of failure, but it’s something to keep in mind. At this price point, you can’t really expect the same lifespan as a premium brand, and it shows in those reports.

The good news is that several reviewers mention responsive support from Amzhero, especially a person called Mona, who seems to handle replacements quickly when things break within warranty. That doesn’t erase the fact that failures happen, but at least you’re not completely stuck if you’re within the coverage period. So, durability is acceptable for a budget device, but if you want something to last many years without worries, you might want to spend more.

In terms of performance, it’s a mixed bag. Steps and basic heart rate tracking are decent for casual use. When I compared the step count to my phone and another mid‑range tracker, it was usually within a few hundred steps at the end of the day, which is fine for a rough idea. Heart rate during steady walks and light runs was also in the same ballpark as a chest strap and gym machines, maybe off by 3–5 bpm here and there, but not crazy.

Where things start to slip is with the more advanced features and workout tracking. Like one of the Amazon reviewers said, the workout categories are limited and a bit confusing. There’s no specific “gym” or “lifting” mode, so strength sessions just get lumped under generic categories. I noticed that if you’re not moving much (like between sets), the calorie burn and effort don’t always get reflected properly. Also, some sessions are not easy to find in the app afterwards. The data is there, but the layout makes it feel hidden or mislabeled, which is frustrating if you’re trying to track progress.

The blood pressure feature is, honestly, not reliable enough to take seriously. One reviewer mentioned readings that were 30 points too high compared to a real monitor, and I had a similar experience: numbers were often noticeably off, especially the systolic value. For heart rate and SpO2, it’s okay for a quick check, but for blood pressure I’d ignore it. It’s more of a toy metric than a health tool. If you have actual blood pressure concerns, stick to a proper cuff device.

Notifications come through reliably most of the time, but there were a few random moments when the watch stopped buzzing and I had to open the app to wake the connection back up. That’s pretty standard for budget BLE devices, but still annoying. Swimming mode is there thanks to the IP68 rating, but don’t expect detailed swim metrics like lengths or stroke type. It basically just tracks time, heart rate, and rough calories. So, performance-wise: good enough for steps, light workouts, and basic monitoring, but not a serious training device.

Out of the box, you get the watch body, two silicone bands (a small and a large one), and the magnetic charger. No wall plug, just a USB cable, which is standard now. The watch comes in a simple box, nothing fancy, and there’s a thin manual that explains the basics. It’s enough to get you started, but don’t expect detailed instructions for every function. A lot of stuff you just figure out by poking around the watch and the Gloryfit app.

Pairing it with my phone (Android in my case) was straightforward. You install the Gloryfit app, turn on Bluetooth, and the watch shows up pretty quickly. Once connected, it syncs time, date, and your profile data (age, weight, height, goals). Notifications from calls, SMS, and apps like WhatsApp and Facebook showed up fine after giving the app the usual permissions. There’s a bit of trial and error to get only the alerts you want, otherwise your wrist buzzes too often.

The app itself is functional but not very polished. The home screen shows steps, sleep, heart rate, and sometimes calories, but the layout feels cluttered. Some things are buried in menus, like changing watch faces or setting the female health tracking. For workouts, you can either start them from the watch or from the app, but the way sessions are saved and displayed isn’t super clear. That lines up with the negative review that complained about workouts showing as walks or not being easy to find later.

Overall, the presentation and setup are fine for the price: it connects, it syncs, and you can figure it out with a bit of patience. Just don’t expect the smooth experience you get from bigger brands. If you hate fiddling with settings and menus, this might annoy you, especially when you start digging into more than just steps and basic heart rate.