Amazfit Active 2 review: outsized bang for your buck
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A common reader request I get goes something like this: what should I buy if I don’t want a smartwatch but want basic fitness tracking? When I suggest alternatives like budget fitness bands or smart rings, I get an unsure hmm and a displeased scrunch of the nose. After a few more back-and-forths, I usually […]
Summary
Amazfit’s Active 2 fitness tracker offers a range of features including customised training plans and health tracking, all accessed through a touch screen, for a very tempting price of $130.
The watch features a 2,000-nit OLED touch display and offers new sleep and heart rate algorithms, offline maps, and the Zepp Flow AI assistant, in addition to NFC payments in selected countries.
The Zepp Coach service creates personalised eight-week training plans, while the companion Zepp app provides scores for daily readiness and sleep quality, plus the option to access a paid subscription service for more in-depth insights.
As a budget option, there are a few shortcomings, including occasional connectivity issues, limited voice commands, and a touchscreen that can be unreliable with sweaty fingers.
However, the watch’s impressive range of features, combined with its stylish look, delivers an “outsized bang for your buck”, according to The Verge’s reviewer.