Amazfit Active 2
Exact average 75.8 · 4 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 79
Image: Amazfit6 professional reviewers tested the Amazfit Active 2, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and value for money. Most common complaint: software.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Trusted Reviews and 3 more
The catch: Fitness tracking trails Garmin, and some health readings are not very accurate.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95TechRadar
An outstanding cheap smartwatch with a feature set rivaling pricier models and very few flaws.
Read TechRadar review - 80Tech Advisor
A budget smartwatch that punches above its weight with lots of health and fitness features and a nice AMOLED screen.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80Trusted Reviews
Packs a lot into a small, inexpensive watch and is essentially unmatched under 100 pounds.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 60WIRED
Looks and functions far better than its price, but software is janky, upselling persists and health tracking is not very sensitive.
Read WIRED review - 83est.NBC Select
After several weeks of testing, the reviewer calls it an excellent-value tracker that looks and feels pricier than it is.
Read NBC Select review - 57est.The Quantified Scientist
The Amazfit Active 2 is a stylish and affordable smartwatch, but its heart rate and sleep stage tracking performance are inconsistent and inferior to other devices with similar sensors.
Read The Quantified Scientist review
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Common questions
Is the Amazfit Active 2 worth it?
Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. Fitness tracking trails Garmin, and some health readings are not very accurate.
Do critics agree about the Amazfit Active 2?
Critics split: scores range from 57 (The Quantified Scientist) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 38 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Amazfit Active 2?
Software (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Amazfit Active 2?
The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.