# Amazfit Active 2

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/amazfit-active-2
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/smartwatches
- Placement: #9 of 26 in Smartwatches, B tier
- Brand: Amazfit
- LP on this board: 596
- Last researched: 2026-10-15T06:25:53.296Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

TechRadar's number one cheap smartwatch and a Tom's Guide cheap pick. It covers notifications, GPS and health tracking with Amazfit's long battery life, which is most of what people actually use a smartwatch for.

## For

- Ranked number one cheap smartwatch by TechRadar
- Featured in Tom's Guide cheap smartwatch guide
- Best overall value in the roundup
- Delivers core flagship experience at budget price
- Behaves like a real smartwatch

## Against

- Battery ~3 days
- Firmware updates stalled after 2 years
- Thin build
- Battery degrades quickly
- Firmware support has stalled

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 2 of 12 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 62 cited sources across 41 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHkTaddE2lg | fetched and confirmed |
| r/amazfit | u/Busy-Name5594 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/amazfit/comments/1rpismd/should_i_buy_a_amazfit_active_2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | Priya Tiwari | B | https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazefit-active-2-deal/ | fetched and confirmed |
| JDubb | JDubb | B | https://jdubbreviews.com/blog/amazfit-active-2-review-and-unboxing/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Telegraph | telegraph.co.uk | B | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/health-and-fitness/tech-accessories/amazfit-active-2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| EvoGrid | EvoGrid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbS0pdKLwdw&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPtj_gQpkqQ | fetched and confirmed |
| DesFit | DesFit | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gp1sftDLKk | fetched and confirmed |
| Consumer Reports | Consumer Reports | B | https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/smartwatches-fitness-trackers/amazfit-active-2-square/m419552/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Fitness Tracker Test | Florian | B | https://www.fitness-tracker-test.info/en/amazfit-active-max-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/the-amazfit-active-2-smartwatch-is-under-usd110-gbp105-got-five-stars-in-our-review-and-is-the-perfect-buy-if-youre-not-a-fan-of-the-new-fitbit-app | fetched and confirmed |
| Marathon Journal | Marathon Journal Staff | B | https://marathonjournal.com/amazfit-active-2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechEBlog | Jackson Chung | B | https://www.techeblog.com/amazfit-active-2-sport-fitness-tracker-smartwatch-review-specs-deal/ | fetched and confirmed |
| NBC News | Harry Rabinowitz | D | https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/amazfit-vs-garmin-review-rcna340969 | fetched and confirmed |
| Wareable | wareable.com | B | https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/amazfit-active-premium-round-sport-square-amazon-price-cut-deal | fetched and confirmed |
| Dave Does Fitness | Dave Does Fitness | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9P_u_EhDX4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Chase the Summit | Chase the Summit | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00UIxPN1U4 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Wearableist | The Wearableist | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG-9w5MKJVg | fetched and confirmed |
| The Khaki Observer | The Khaki Observer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOOsGBF034 | fetched and confirmed |
| Actually Used | Actually Used | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA4tFJmoU8g | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yhyTnH5Osk | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob2UivmkHF8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0AvURTZ61k | fetched and confirmed |
| fabRunning | fabRunning | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGgNmyXQ_VE | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfplnQLLvIo | fetched and confirmed |
| MinistryTech | MinistryTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBZBr7VaOqQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8IPK9wWU2I | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas | Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhGtrEpQ0t0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Amit Bhawani | Amit Bhawani | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBRhyI_sqog | fetched and confirmed |
| MinistryTech | MinistryTech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllCeQ5PFuM | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzhZZJ6IdQE | fetched and confirmed |
| MinistryTech | MinistryTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=286bO6PBsQo | fetched and confirmed |
| Duy Luân Dễ Thương | Duy Luân Dễ Thương | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s6GhXxmRX4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Ts. Syazwan Shahril \| Tech Reviews | Ts. Syazwan Shahril \| Tech Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tFGt0kc30 | fetched and confirmed |
| tweakers | tweakers | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAqkkYpDGEE | fetched and confirmed |
| Venom's Tech | Venom's Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlI8CuE9uA | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Singh | Tech Singh | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scjxKU36r-8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Hey Macky! Unboxing Videos | Hey Macky! Unboxing Videos | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8wsiTHxySE | fetched and confirmed |
| Adie Review | Adie Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tq0SR0YQN0 | fetched and confirmed |
| 5-minute Tech Clash | 5-minute Tech Clash | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-8WMvvqVVk | fetched and confirmed |
| WatchJumble | WatchJumble | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uAG0RYEiI8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Tiberiu Lupescu | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/573626012108375/posts/795616046576036/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Douglas Hurteau | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/573626012108375/posts/975936061877366/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/amazfit | u/Bulky_Yogurt_4901 | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/amazfit/comments/1v9kpld/how_long_did_your_amazfit_watch_last_before_it/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Review | dailymotion.com | B | https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xactxs6 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | TechRadar | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPF804_1IbQ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Quantified Scientist | The Quantified Scientist | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lWySkGnYE8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FbNJESfGNI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Singh | Tech Singh | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7-_nofDyak | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GFgtaCVW4g | fetched and confirmed |
| Ulmer Washington | Ulmer Washington | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VriRWflaaKs | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Adventures! | Digital Adventures! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOcMzLIYQvU | fetched and confirmed |
| MinistryTech | MinistryTech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oP2Ql_gfGI | fetched and confirmed |
| Notebookcheck | Silvio Werner | C | https://www.notebookcheck.net/Two-affordable-Amazfit-smartwatches-set-to-receive-new-feature-following-confusion-and-complaints.1199808.0.html | fetched and confirmed |
| NBC News | Harry Rabinowitz | B | https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/amazfit-review-budget-fitness-tracker-brand-nbc-select-rcna332347 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | - | - | https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-cheap-smartwatches,review-6342.html | fetched and confirmed |
| The Product Reviewer | The Product Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYoezjBJTvE | fetched and confirmed |
| The Wearableist | The Wearableist | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlvpxVvV40 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Verge | Sheena Vasani | B | https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/857877/amazfit-active-2-fitness-tracker-new-years-deal-sale-2025 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Verge | Victoria Song | B | https://www.theverge.com/22985108/best-fitness-tracker | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Advisor | Britta O’Boyle | B | https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2949577/amazfit-active-2-review.html | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/news/best-cheap-smartwatch | fetched and confirmed |

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-watch-8 |
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| 6 | Google Pixel Watch 4 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/google-pixel-watch-4 |
| 7 | Google Pixel Watch 5 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/google-pixel-watch-5 |
| 8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2 |
| 10 | Garmin Venu 4 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/garmin-venu-4 |
| 11 | Oppo Watch X3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/oppo-watch-x3 |
| 12 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-classic |
| 13 | Xiaomi Watch S5 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/xiaomi-watch-s5 |
| 14 | Pebble Time 2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/pebble-time-2 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/smartwatches.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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