Amazfit Active 2

The Amazfit Active 2 features a 1.32″ AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 466 x 466 px and a pixel density of 353 ppi, keeping visuals crisp across its square 43.9 x 43.9 mm face. At 9.9 mm thick and weighing just 29.5 g, the watch sits comfortably on the wrist, and its Always-On Display ensures the time and key stats remain visible without raising the wrist. The case is protected by a sapphire glass display — though it does not use branded damage-resistant glass — and is water resistant to 5 ATM, making it suitable for swimming. The 20 mm band is replaceable, giving users flexibility over the watch's look and fit.

The Amazfit Active 2 packs a thorough sensor suite designed to cover both health monitoring and movement tracking. A heart rate monitor and pulse oximeter keep tabs on cardiovascular activity and blood oxygenation levels, while a body temperature sensor adds another layer of physiological awareness. For motion and navigation, the watch combines built-in GPS, an accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and barometer, enabling accurate positioning, orientation, and altitude data. A cadence sensor rounds out the lineup for pace-based activities, though the watch does not include a perspiration monitor.

The Amazfit Active 2 handles a wide range of activity tracking needs, covering steps, distance, pace, elevation, and route tracking in a single device. It detects activities automatically and supports multi-sport mode with exercise tagging, making it straightforward to log varied workouts without manual input. Swimming is well catered for with a stroke counter, and the watch also includes golf support, though it is not designed for diving. On the recovery side, it tracks sleep and generates sleep reports to give a clearer picture of rest patterns. Calorie intake tracking adds a nutritional dimension to the overall activity monitoring experience.

The Amazfit Active 2 connects to both iOS and Android devices and uses Bluetooth 5.2 for pairing, alongside Wi-Fi support for broader connectivity options. It also includes NFC, enabling contactless functionality directly from the wrist. The watch does not have a cellular module, so it relies on a paired phone for network-dependent features, and it does not support ANT+ or Galileo.

The Amazfit Active 2 is equipped with a 270 mAh rechargeable battery that delivers up to 10 days of typical use on a single charge, stretching to 456 hours in power-saving mode for extended periods away from a charger. With GPS running continuously, battery life comes in at 21 hours. Charging takes around 2 hours to complete. The battery is neither removable nor solar-powered, and the watch does not support wireless charging, requiring a wired connection to replenish.

The Amazfit Active 2 covers a solid range of health and convenience features from the wrist. On the health side, it tracks HRV, VO2 max, and resting heart rate, and alerts users to fast or slow heart rate readings while also displaying a daily readiness and recovery level. It does not offer ECG technology, irregular heart rate warnings, or fall detection. For everyday usability, the watch handles wrist notifications, call control, and can be used to answer calls directly thanks to its single built-in microphone, though it does not have a front camera. Additional practical touches include a silent alarm, vibrating alerts, a stopwatch, a phone finder function, and a camera remote shutter control. GPS lock speed is standard, without a fast-acquisition mode.

The companion app for the Amazfit Active 2 is free and ad-free, offering a broad set of tools for both fitness and general wellness management. It supports 160 exercises with an exercise diary, activity reports, goal setting, coaching, video tutorials, and live tracking, while inactivity alerts help users stay on top of daily movement. Health tracking extends across calories burned, water intake, weight, BMI, temperature, and food diary entries, though the app does not include a barcode scanner for food logging. Women's health is covered through period notifications, fertile window notifications, ovulation prediction, and start date prediction. On the lifestyle side, the app includes music playback, calendar sync, maps, route support, widgets, and personalisation options, rounding out a well-featured software experience.

The Amazfit Active 2 includes a battery level indicator, auto pause for workout sessions, and passcode protection for added security. It is compatible with external heart rate monitors and smart scales, allowing it to integrate with a broader fitness setup. The watch does not have an external memory slot or a 3.5 mm audio jack, and it is not compatible with Windows or Mac OS X desktop systems.