That list includes an Sp02 sensor, body temp sensor, GPS and altimeter.
On paper, it seems to be one of thebest cheap smartwatchmodels in 2025.
But does the Amazfit Active 2 live up to the hype?
I spent several weeks with the Active 2 on my wrist to find out.
The standard edition costs just $99 while the premium model is $129.
What does the extra $30 get you?
The standard edition only comes with the silicone option in your choice of black or orange.
Note: for this review I tested thepremium edition of the Amazfit Active 2.
The Active 2 almost wears, dare I say it, elegantly on my 6.5-inch wrist.
The premium version weighs a manageable 31.7 grams while the standard edition is 2 grams lighter.
Both models are just 9.9mm thick and easily slide under a shirt or jacket sleeve.
Similarly, when using the much-advertised maps apps, there’s no pinch-to-zoom or swipe-to-move-around functionality.
That’s hardly ideal.
Fortunately, the two physical buttons on the side of the case are responsive.
In my testing, the Active 2’s navigational tools turned out to be a mixed bag.
Offline maps are pretty straightforward, though.
There you’ve got the option to select a region to save to the Active 2.
Offline maps on the Active 2 are limited in their usefulness.
This isn’t like runningGoogle Mapsor Apple Maps on your watch.
As noted above, scrubbing around and zooming in is far from a fluid affair.
Fortunately, most streets in the app are named, as well as parks and other green spaces.
It’s a needlessly complicated process for the average user and far from intuitive.
Worse, the turn-by-turn directions aren’t anything worth writing home about.
This is to say, I definitely would not rely on it for navigation.
The app also has warnings for deviations from the set course.
The one navigational feature Ididfind useful is backtrack for routing back to an outdoor workout’s starting point.
While the turn-by-turn portion of the feature is hit-or-miss, the visual map is indeed helpful/accurate.
I tracked a lot of workouts with the Active 2, including walks, hikes and snowboard adventures.
I also tested its accuracy directly against other popular wearables.
There is one exception, though, and that’s elevation gain data.
However, the former measured my climb as 152 feet greater than the latter.
The Active 2 also has enough battery to easily GPS track even the fullest day of skiing or boarding.
In my five attempts, it measured my SpO2 levels at between 98 and 100%.
It is not the same as the body temperature."
Well, okay then.
All of these wellness tools seem accurate enough (minus body temp).
But the results are best taken with a grain of salt.
The Active 2 does not support Wi-Fi.
The AI assistant is great for opening apps on the unit or adjusting configs.
Uh, no thanks.
You do get mirrored smartphone notifications (SMS previews only) for both iOS and Android devices.
The same goes for NFC support for tap-to-pay.
Other smart features I found useful include the onboard voice memo app.
GPS battery life is better than advertised from my experience.
But it lacks the Active 2’s SpO2 sensor and many of the more nuanced outdoor sports tracking modes.
Keep in mind, though, that neither of these options can touch the Active 2’s battery longevity.
