Key Takeaways
1. Design Features: The Amazfit Active 2 has a round 1.32” AMOLED screen, with options for sapphire glass and a stainless steel bezel.
2. Enhanced Sports Capabilities: It offers over 160 sports modes and can automatically detect 25 types of exercise, including an official HYROX Race mode.
3. Navigation and Health Tracking: The smartwatch features a 5-satellite GPS system, maps with turn-by-turn directions, and comprehensive health monitoring with the BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor.
4. Software and Functionality: Loaded with Zepp OS 4.5, it provides voice control, NFC for payments, Bluetooth calling, and compatibility with third-party fitness apps.
5. Affordable Pricing: The standard version is priced at €99, while the premium version costs €129, making it a cost-effective option compared to other smartwatches.
The Amazfit Active 2 debuted at CES 2025 in early January, and it has been on sale in North America since that time. Recently, Amazfit has introduced the smartwatch to the European market. Aimed at athletes and fitness lovers alike, the Amazfit Active 2 is a highly functional smartwatch that comes with a price that is significantly lower than that of more expensive smartwatches.
Design Changes
In contrast to its earlier model, the Amazfit Active, which features a square face, the Active 2 showcases a round face that includes a 1.32” AMOLED screen protected by 2.5D tempered glass. Amazfit also provides a premium option for this smartwatch that comes with sapphire glass. Both models boast a stainless steel bezel and a polymer middle frame. Along with touch functionality, the watch is equipped with two physical buttons located on the right side.
Sports Features
The Amazfit Active 2 boasts over 160 sports modes and can automatically detect 25 different types of exercise, which is a notable improvement from the previous version that only had 129 sports modes and could detect 7 activities. Additionally, it features an official HYROX Race mode, which is also found on the pricier Amazfit T-Rex 3 (available on Amazon for $279.99). This mode allows users to train for the HYROX competition and monitor their performance. The watch also includes Zepp Coach, which utilizes AI to create personalized workout plans according to the user’s performance and recovery needs.
Navigation and Health Tracking
This new Amazfit smartwatch supports maps—including those for ski areas—and routes, offering turn-by-turn directions that can be read aloud through its built-in speaker or connected Bluetooth headphones. It also contains a 5-satellite GPS system for quick and accurate location tracking, along with a barometer, digital compass, and an ambient light sensor.
For health monitoring, the Amazfit Active 2 features the BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor, providing all-day tracking of heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen levels, stress, and skin temperature, with alerts for any irregular readings. The smartwatch also includes sleep tracking, cycle monitoring, and access to Wild.AI, which offers exercise, diet, and recovery advice based on menstrual and hormonal patterns.
Software and Battery Life
The Amazfit Active 2 comes loaded with Zepp OS 4.5 which includes AI functionalities powered by OpenAI. This software allows voice control for adjusting watch settings and checking workout progress through voice commands. It also supports typing or dictating responses to messages, though this feature is only available on Android devices.
In terms of additional features, the smartwatch supports NFC for contactless payments via Zepp Pay, Bluetooth calling, connecting to external workout devices, and compatibility with third-party fitness apps. The device is powered by a 270mAh battery that can last up to 10 days during regular use or up to 19 days in battery saver mode.
Pricing Information
The standard version of the Amazfit Active 2, which comes with a silicone strap (available in black or red), is priced at €99, while the premium version featuring a black leather strap retails for €129.
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