Amazfit Active 2 offers great value with advanced features under 100 €, but has some flaws. Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a close contender.
Amazfit Active 2 price and comparison
The Amazfit Active 2 is currently available for 125.99 € at Amazon, offering the best price-to-quality ratio among 135 models tested in a laboratory, according to a recent report.Features of the Amazfit Active 2
The connected watch includes a new, more precise heart rate sensor, an Amoled screen, a speaker, and a microphone, all while being priced under 100 €.User experience and design
The watch is described as compact and lightweight, making it comfortable to wear, with a reliable heart rate monitor and a bright Amoled screen. The user experience, including the watch and app interfaces, is noted as quickly understandable.Weaknesses of the Amazfit Active 2
However, the tempered glass is considered fragile, and the stainless steel dial is described as flashy. The touchscreen and display are not very responsive, which are noted as weaknesses.Amazfit's new approach
Amazfit is revising its approach with the Active 2, aiming to offer a lifestyle-oriented connected watch with complete health tracking and sport-specific indicators.Garmin Vivoactive 5 performance
The report also mentions that the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is the second best in the price-to-quality ratio comparison. The Garmin model is described as successful, with sleek aesthetics, an efficient interface, and a precise heart rate monitor during endurance sessions.Limitations of the Garmin Vivoactive 5
However, it lacks a barometric altimeter and has strange measurements in split sessions, which are noted as drawbacks.