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In the crowded field of fitness smartwatches and wearables, the Amazfit Active 2 is a strong contender for Indian buyers who are looking for flagship capabilities without paying premium-level prices.
Ranging from ₹9,999 to ₹11,999, the Active 2 is not merely an iterative step up; it’s a combination of clean design, substantial health monitoring, and superb software, packaged in an affordable offering.
The first thing that catches your eye is the 1.32-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466×466 and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Whether under direct sunlight or at the gym, the display stays vibrant and sharp.
Compared to competitors like the Fitbit Charge 6 (1.04”) and Garmin Venu 3 (1.4”), the Amazfit Active 2 holds its ground, especially considering its price.
The standard version (weights 29.5g) and premium leather strap version (weights 31.65g) offer the watch’s features in stainless steel case that gives it that rich and classy look.
Although a couple of users have recently made claims that the watch isn’t absolutely flat against the wrist, the lightweight feature ensures one can wear it all day.
Where Amazfit Active 2 has excelled is on this point. With over 164 sports modes, it caters to all types of joggers and athletes. It understands 25 different strength training exercises, making it dapper compared to Fitbit’s basic recognition, and just a notch below Garmin’s pro-level tracking.
Health tracking is just as powerful, with heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep, and even skin temperature being monitored through sensors. Strength training auto-detection has shown reliable consistency with reported accuracy daily, but not so much strength training auto-detection.
Zepp Flow, the native voice assistant of Amazfit, extends hands-free functionality to the wrist. Although it doesn’t come close to Google Assistant or Garmin Voice, it does a decent job for simple commands and navigation of the watch interface.
While most budget watches do not support offline GPS with five satellite systems and calling via Bluetooth, features reserved for watches that cost twice as much, the Active 2 adds these to make it not only a fitness friend but also a travel companion and intelligent assistant.
Amazfit does what no other premium brand can. Well, as per users, Active 2 has boasted the promise of 10 days of battery life in one charge. Compared to 7 days for the Fitbit Charge 6 and 5, it runs 14 days, depending on the usage scenario for the Garmin Venu 3, that is a notable victory.
The Zepp app is tidy, easy to use, and integrates nicely with third-party platforms such as Strava and Adidas Running. But against Fitbit’s refined ecosystem or Garmin’s analytics-heavy Connect app, it lags slightly in terms of insights and sophisticated analysis.
User feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The screen is a highlight, and users adore the extended battery life and inclusive fitness modes. Criticisms are slight but significant, infrequent workout detection inconsistencies and a desire for deeper app integrations.
Fundamentally, the Amazfit Active 2 is a quality smartwatch that offers great value. It balances style, content, and its smart features in a manner that feels thoughtful rather than gimmicky. As much as it can’t compete with premium wearables such as the Garmin Venu 3 when it comes to daily health readings or the Fitbit Charge 6 in app quality, it surpasses expectations in versatility, battery life, and overall functionality.
If you’re looking for a smartwatch under ₹12,000 that doesn’t cut corners on key features, the Amazfit Active 2 is a recommendation you can put on top of your list.
