Mibro Watch GS ActiveFrom real comments

Name: Mibro Watch GS Active
Rating: 2.8 (19 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 19 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment50%

PROS 50%

CONS 50%

Rank based on 19 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want a slim, comfortable, good-looking smartwatch at a budget price
You mainly track land-based activities like running or cycling
You value durability, as one owner used it in the sea for long periods with no issues

What users love

Slim, comfortable design0 mentions

Strongly positive

Competent land GPS0 mentions

Widely praised

Good value for the price0 mentions

Widely praised

Useful GPS app playback0 mentions

Widely praised

Durable build0 mentions

Widely praised

Improved background task handling0 mentions

Widely praised

Skip this if...

You need accurate GPS tracking for open-water swimming
You require automatic brightness or onboard music storage
You are sensitive to software bugs like voice function drops or slow weather updates

What users complain about

No automatic brightness0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Missing storage and hardware vs Honor GS Pro0 mentions

Generally negative

Open-water GPS inaccuracy0 mentions

Strongly criticized

Cycling GPS positioning bug0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Software bugs after Bluetooth reconnect0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Inconsistent weather updates0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Always-on display drains battery0 mentions

Generally negative

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Mibro Watch GS Active

Competent land GPSGood value for the priceSlim, comfortable designNo automatic brightnessMissing storage and hardware vs Honor GS ProAlways-on display drains battery

Mibro Watch GS Active

Competent land GPS

Good value for the price

Slim, comfortable design

No automatic brightness

Missing storage and hardware vs Honor GS Pro

Always-on display drains battery

Battery life
1. Amazfit Bip 6arrow_upward20
2. Amazfit Balancearrow_upward10
3. Amazfit Active 2arrow_upward7
Value for money
1. Amazfit Active 2arrow_upward10
2. Apple Watch SE 2arrow_upward10
3. Amazfit Band 7arrow_upward2
Fitness tracking
1. Amazfit Balancearrow_upward8
2. Apple Watch SE 2arrow_upward6
3. Amazfit Active 2arrow_upward4
Fast charging
1. Apple Watch Series 10arrow_upward7
2. Apple Watch SEarrow_upward4
3. Apple Watch Series 7arrow_upward4
Heart rate monitoring
1. Amazfit Bip 6arrow_upward7
2. Amazfit Balance 2arrow_upward5
3. Amazfit Band 7arrow_upward3
Gps accuracy
1. Amazfit Balancearrow_upward5
2. Amazfit Balance 2arrow_upward5
3. Amazfit Active 2arrow_upward4

Overall Impression

Design and comfort stand out as the watch's strongest traits. Users repeatedly praise the Mibro Watch GS Active for being thin, comfortable on the wrist, and fancier-looking than rugged alternatives like the Garmin Trex. One owner who tested both watches side by side preferred wearing the Mibro daily. Another called it the most outstanding design in the entire Mibro lineup, smoother than the earlier GS model. A first-time buyer described it as lovely, simple, and the best budget option they've owned so far.

GPS accuracy is solid on land but falls apart in open water. For running and cycling, commenters found GPS results similar to Garmin devices, with one noting the Mibro app's live GPS map playback as a bonus over competitors. However, a cyclist reported a positioning bug they hoped would be patched, and a swimmer stated GPS simply does not work for open-water swimming, calling the distance measurement completely hallucinated and in need of a software fix.

It resembles the Honor GS Pro but drops some features to hit a lower price. Multiple users note the interface and hardware closely mirror the Honor Watch GS Pro, developed when Honor was still under Huawei. The main omissions mentioned are automatic brightness, internal music storage, and the Honor's larger battery. Software issues also surface, including a voice function that stops working after Bluetooth reconnects and weather data that fails to update correctly for the user's region.

Outdated / Not-accurate data?

watchSlim, comfortable design

2 mentions

Strongly positive

Users say the watch is thinner and more comfortable to wear than rugged alternatives, with a fancier look similar to Garmin. It's also called the best-looking model in the Mibro lineup so far.

@shazwanjaamat1600

Already bought...very nice design...the most outstanding watch from mibro series..ive owned mibro gs...but this one is by far the best in terms of design and smoothness

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April 19, 2024

@flinze2001

I have both watches. I prefer wearing the Mibro on my wrist. I tested their GPS and found they both gave similar results, not too different. The Mibro is more comfortable to wear, thinner, and looks fancier like the Garmin. But if you like rugged look go for trex. The sensors on both watches give similar results by the end of the day. I like the Mibro's app better than the Trex's because the Mibro app has live GPS tracking on a map after you run, and you can play it.

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April 7, 2024

gps_fixedCompetent land GPS

2 mentions

Widely praised

For running and cycling, testers found GPS results comparable to a Garmin Trex, and one long-time Mibro owner said cycling GPS works well without the bugs others mention.

@gabrielr6059

Hi, I have the GS model, the same as the previous generation. It also has GPS and the same screen. It holds up to everything, I've put it in the sea for long periods and it still works perfectly. GPS and cycling get along well and it doesn't have the bug you mentioned. Regards and very good video. Greetings

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April 16, 2024

@flinze2001

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April 7, 2024

attach_moneyGood value for the price

2 mentions

Widely praised

Several commenters highlight the watch's affordability as a major draw, with one calling it 10/10 for its price and another saying it fits their budget for GPS and swim tracking needs.

@joansedarksoul6119

And in terms of resistance, will it be the same or slightly inferior to the Explorer S? I want one from MiBro, since they are economical and I really wouldn't use all the functions, I ride a motorcycle every day and I'm really interested in durability, I know they're good because I gave my girlfriend one (which I don't remember the reference right now) and it seemed 10/10 for its price

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October 20, 2025

@toniballus7265

It fits me for the price. GPS theme and open water swimming. The big thing is what you pair it with.....Amazip has Zepp....

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April 16, 2024

mapUseful GPS app playback

1 mentions

Widely praised

One user liked the Mibro app better than a competitor's because it offers live GPS tracking on a map after a run, letting you replay the route.

@flinze2001

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April 7, 2024

water_dropDurable build

1 mentions

Widely praised

An owner of the related GS model reported submerging it in the sea for long periods with the watch still working perfectly, suggesting solid water resistance and build quality.

@gabrielr6059

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April 16, 2024

check_circleImproved background task handling

1 mentions

Widely praised

One user noted that unlike the GS Pro, this cheaper watch properly turns off the screen during timer or stopwatch use, showing better background task management.

@anthonyhernandez2730

Unfortunately the GS PRO did not have support to update its firmware, even with so many operating system defects, such as the screen not turning off when you have the timer or stopwatch on, it doesn't have those background tasks, and I see that this one which is a cheaper watch does have them, it's a shame really

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January 21, 2025

brightness_mediumNo automatic brightness

3 mentions

Frequently criticized

Multiple users call out the missing automatic brightness feature as a significant omission, with one saying it's as important as GPS itself.

@transfer.85

This watch has all the appearance of being an updated Honor GS Pro in processor and software improvements although with some things less, like no automatic brightness, internal memory for music and the huge battery of the Honor.

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October 28, 2024

@erickbertin78

Well no, honestly I think it's the first time I've seen/heard of this brand, apparently associated in some way with Xiaomi....? And well in general I see it quite well, it looks quite similar to my Honor Watch GS Pro, and yes, no doubt, I can confirm that the interface is practically identical to the one used by Huawei/Honor, since watching the navigation that Horacio does in the video, it's essentially the same as seeing mine, which was developed when Honor was still owned by Huawei.... And more specifically, of all the little things that are \"missing\", I honestly the ONLY one I miss is automatic brightness, which is really a very useful function for me.... And UNFORTUNATELY for me as a cyclist, I really don't like that positioning bug at all, but hey, let's hope they correct it soon with an update and if so, it would really become an excellent option in the general market and for me specifically, since I completely ignore notifications, calls, internal storage, etc. I hope there can be a follow-up video after a month or so and I'm saying this from now, it would be GREAT a video of \"MIBRO Watch GS Active: 6 months later\", to make sure this thing didn't just stay on first impressions!!!! Good video, thanks!

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April 16, 2024

@axelais

How costly is it to incorporate automatic brightness? In my opinion, it's as important as having GPS. Even more important than storage and speaker, although it doesn't have those in this case either.

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April 16, 2024

sd_storageMissing storage and hardware vs Honor GS Pro

2 mentions

Generally negative

Commenters note the watch lacks internal music storage and has a smaller battery compared to the Honor GS Pro it closely resembles in software and design.

@transfer.85

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October 28, 2024

@axelais

How costly is it to incorporate automatic brightness? In my opinion, it's as important as having GPS. Even more important than storage and speaker, although it doesn't have those in this case either.

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April 16, 2024

warningOpen-water GPS inaccuracy

1 mentions

Strongly criticized

A swimmer reported that GPS simply does not work for open-water swimming, with distance measurements described as completely hallucinated, calling for a software fix.

@thiagolbs

The GPS simply does not work in open water swiming. The distance measure is completely alucinated. Needs a sofware fix (I know GPS does not work under water, that is why good smartwathes have a good sofware to deal with this).

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July 7, 2026

bug_reportCycling GPS positioning bug

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

A cyclist flagged a specific GPS positioning bug during rides, hoping it would be corrected via update, which currently limits confidence in the tracking.

@erickbertin78

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April 16, 2024

bluetooth_disabledSoftware bugs after Bluetooth reconnect

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One user reported that the voice function stops working after Bluetooth reconnects, a bug that persisted through two software updates and went unresolved by customer support.

@alexguitar8383

GS Active2 Bugs:\n\n1. After connecting the watch via Bluetooth, the voice function stops working. Disconnecting Bluetooth restores the voice function, but it soon reconnects and stops working again. I've reported this to LINE customer service and directly through the app. The software has been updated twice, but the problem persists for over a month. When I contacted LINE customer service again, they read my message but pretended not to see it.\n\n2. This isn't the only problem. Weather updates are also inconsistent. I'm in the south, but the weather information is showing northern weather, and it hasn't updated even after a day. I reported this first, but it didn't solve the problem. My Xiaomi Mi Band updates its information more promptly than this watch.

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January 1, 2026

cloud_offInconsistent weather updates

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

The same user noted weather data showing the wrong region's forecast and failing to update even after a full day, unlike their older Xiaomi Mi Band.

@alexguitar8383

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January 1, 2026

battery_alertAlways-on display drains battery

1 mentions

Generally negative

One buyer said they can't keep the always-on display enabled because it uses too much power and keeps turning the screen on.

@samuel_Hidalgo619

Hello everyone!! I bought it recently and I can't leave the Always on display activated... it uses power and turns on... anyone with the same problem? Greetings!!

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December 26, 2025

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