Amazfit Active 2
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The Active 2 is Amazfit's everyday smartwatch: a stainless steel round case with a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen, built-in GPS with free offline maps, and heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and sleep tracking in the free Zepp App. Amazfit rates the battery at up to 10 days with typical use and up to 5 days with heavy use. It is for iPhone and Android owners who want a full fitness and health watch for about $100.

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Where it shines

  1. Strength training

    It recognizes 25 gym exercises and counts reps, sets and rest time during strength workouts.

  2. Navigation

    A 34-minute run's route map and distance came out exact to two decimal places, and free offline maps give turn-by-turn directions.

  3. Health

    Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and skin temperature are tracked all day, feeding a daily Readiness score with no required subscription.

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Price

$99.99

The official list price to buy it.

Weight

30g

Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~10 days

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Price

Amazfit Active 2
$99.99
CMF Watch 3 Pro
$79
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
$169.99
COROS PACE 4
$249
Amazfit T-Rex 3
$279.99

Current list prices.

Case only, without a strap, as officially quoted.

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

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  • If battery life decides itGarmin Venu

    Smartwatch mode runs up to 12 days on the 45mm and 10 days on the 41mm between charges.

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  • If durability and water decides itApple Watch Ultra 4

    Built tougher: WR100M, against 5 ATM (water resistant to 50 meters): showers and swimming here.

    $799

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Everything it works with

What the Amazfit Active 2 works with

A smartwatch that works with Android. It also works with iPhone, with some limits.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with Android?

Works

The Active 2 works with an Android phone on Android 7.0 or later through the free Zepp App, including typed or spoken message replies from the watch.

What you need
The Zepp App on Android 7.0 or later.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?

Yes, for spoken turn-by-turn directions, which the Active 2 reads aloud through connected Bluetooth headphones.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with iPhone?

Some features missing

With one limit. The Active 2 works with an iPhone on iOS 14.0 or later through the free Zepp App, with calls, notifications and music control. Replying to messages from the watch works with Android only.

What you need
The Zepp App on iOS 14.0 or later.
What works
Pairing, notifications, calls from the watch, music control and phone camera control.
Good to know
Typed and spoken message replies and quick replies to calls work with Android only.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Yes, for spoken turn-by-turn directions, which the Active 2 reads aloud through connected Bluetooth headphones.

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

How much does the Amazfit Active 2 cost?
Amazfit's US store lists the round Active 2 at $99.99 with a silicone strap. The premium version, with a black leather strap and sapphire glass, is $129.99.
Should I buy the Amazfit Active 2?
Good to buy. No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now. It is $99.99 at Amazfit, price checked Nov. 4, 2026. See the full answer on the Amazfit Active 2
How long does the Amazfit Active 2 battery last?
Amazfit rates it at up to 10 days with typical use, up to 5 days with heavy use and up to 19 days in battery saver mode. Continuous GPS use is rated at up to 21 hours. Real battery life depends on your settings.

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Works with

Works

The Active 2 works with an Android phone on Android 7.0 or later through the free Zepp App, including typed or spoken message replies from the watch.

What you need
The Zepp App on Android 7.0 or later.
Works

Apple Health is on the list of apps the Active 2 syncs to through the Zepp App on an iPhone.

Some features missing

For spoken turn-by-turn directions, which the Active 2 reads aloud through connected Bluetooth headphones.

What you need
A route downloaded from the Zepp App.
What works
Spoken turn-by-turn directions.
Good to know
Amazfit names spoken directions as what plays through the headphones.
Some features missing

With one limit. The Active 2 works with an iPhone on iOS 14.0 or later through the free Zepp App, with calls, notifications and music control. Replying to messages from the watch works with Android only.

What you need
The Zepp App on iOS 14.0 or later.
What works
Pairing, notifications, calls from the watch, music control and phone camera control.
Good to know
Typed and spoken message replies and quick replies to calls work with Android only.
Some features missingWorked out from the official minimum

It works with every iPhone that runs iOS 14.0 or later, from the iPhone 6s on.

  • iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone X: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone SE (1st generation): yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • iPhone Air: yes, on iOS 14.0 or later
  • Any iPhone not listed: no, it cannot run that iOS version

Worked out from the official minimum ("iOS 14.0 or later") and Apple's list of the iPhones that run it, not a separate test. See the sources.

Typed and spoken message replies and quick replies to calls work with Android only.

Works

Strava is on the list of apps the Active 2 syncs to through the Zepp App.

Most paired with

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with Android?

Works

The Active 2 works with an Android phone on Android 7.0 or later through the free Zepp App, including typed or spoken message replies from the watch.

What you need
The Zepp App on Android 7.0 or later.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?

Yes, for spoken turn-by-turn directions, which the Active 2 reads aloud through connected Bluetooth headphones.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with iPhone?

Some features missing

With one limit. The Active 2 works with an iPhone on iOS 14.0 or later through the free Zepp App, with calls, notifications and music control. Replying to messages from the watch works with Android only.

What you need
The Zepp App on iOS 14.0 or later.
What works
Pairing, notifications, calls from the watch, music control and phone camera control.
Good to know
Typed and spoken message replies and quick replies to calls work with Android only.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Yes, for spoken turn-by-turn directions, which the Active 2 reads aloud through connected Bluetooth headphones.

What you need

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with Android?

Works

The Active 2 works with an Android phone on Android 7.0 or later through the free Zepp App, including typed or spoken message replies from the watch.

What you need
The Zepp App on Android 7.0 or later.

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with iPhone?

Some features missing

With one limit. The Active 2 works with an iPhone on iOS 14.0 or later through the free Zepp App, with calls, notifications and music control. Replying to messages from the watch works with Android only.

What you need
The Zepp App on iOS 14.0 or later.
What works
Pairing, notifications, calls from the watch, music control and phone camera control.
Good to know
Typed and spoken message replies and quick replies to calls work with Android only.

How it works

Some features missing

It charges on the magnetic charging base in the box. The base takes a USB-C cable, and no cable comes in the box, so you use your own.

What you need
Your own USB-C cable.
What works
Charging on the included magnetic base, about 2 hours from empty.
Good to know
No USB-C cable in the box.
Works

The Active 2 takes 20mm quick-release straps.

Works

It pairs Bluetooth workout sensors such as a heart rate belt, running and cycling power meters, and cycling speed and cadence sensors.

Jan 6, 2025 · Announced
Amazfit announces the Active 2 at CES
Amazfit announced the round Active 2 at CES and opened US pre-orders the same day, at $99.99 for the standard version and $129.99 for the premium version.
Jun 17, 2025 · Went on sale
Active 2 Square goes on sale
Amazfit added a square version of the Active 2, at $149.99.
Feb 26, 2026 · Went on sale
Amazfit launches the Active 3 Premium
Amazfit launched the Active 3 Premium at $169.99.

At a glance

Amazfit Active 2THIS PRODUCTAmazfit Active 2Garmin Instinct 3COMPARE WITHGarmin Instinct 3
Display
1.32-inchround AMOLED, 466 × 466, up to 2,000 nits; sapphire glass on the premium version, tempered glass on the standard version
AMOLED with an always-on option1.2 in (45mm) or 1.3 in (50mm)
Battery
Up to 10 dayswith typical use, up to 5 days with heavy use, up to 19 days in battery saver mode; up to 21 hrs of continuous GPS
Smartwatch mode: up to 18 days (45mm) or 24 days (50mm)7 or 9 days with the display always on
Works with
iPhone and AndroidiPhone (iOS 14.0 and above) and Android (7.0 and above), through the Zepp App
iPhone and Android, Garmin Connect appquick text replies on Android only
Water resistance
5 ATMwater resistant to 50 meters: showers and swimming
10 ATMwater-rated to 100 meters; built to MIL-STD 810
Price
From $99.99
From $349.99
Weight
29.5g (standard) or 31.65g (premium), without the strap
53g (45mm) or 59g (50mm)
Design
Stainless steel bezel and polymer middle frame43.9 × 43.9 × 9.9mm
45 × 45 × 14.9mm or 50 × 50 × 14.4mmmetal-reinforced bezel and fiber-reinforced polymer case
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Health sensors
Unknown
Heart rate variability (HRV) status, Pulse Ox blood oxygen
Payments
Unknown
Garmin Pay contactless payments
Technical specs
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.2built-in GPS with 5 satellite systems
Multi-band GPS with SatIQBluetooth and ANT+; LED flashlight
Charging
Unknown
Garmin proprietary plug chargersolar charging on Solar models
AI assistant
Zepp Flow voice control (select countries and regions)
Unknown
Amazfit Active 2
Amazfit

Good to buy.

No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now.

Amazfit Active 2

About Amazfit

Amazfit, from Zepp Health, makes affordable smartwatches and fitness trackers with long battery life.

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Where to buy

StorePriceIn stockAction
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Amazon$99.99Buy

Price history

No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now.

Last 30 days
No change$99.99 since Oct 21
Stores we check
2Amazfit is cheapest
Lowest known
$79.99Nov 20, 2025, from older published history
Price checks
33 over 15 days
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Seven sales in the past year. The best was $79.99 in November 2025, 20% off $99.99.

Returns and warranty

Returns
30-day returns· the clock starts the day you buy it
Warranty
1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it
Returns and warranty details

Returns

  • You pay return shipping

    Up front, and you carry the risk if it is lost or damaged on the way. Original shipping, gift wrap and taxes are not refunded.

  • Up to 15% restocking fee

    If you send it back without a return approval or without all parts, Amazfit may refuse it or charge a restocking fee of 15% of the price, or the value of the missing accessories if that is higher.

  • Send it back like new

    Any reason, within 30 days of purchase, with a return approval (RMA). The item must be in the same physical condition as when bought (not broken or damaged), with all accessories, free gifts and the original packaging.

  • How you get your money back

    Paid within 4 weeks after Amazfit receives the product.

Warranty

Covered

  • Covered

    The device will work substantially as Amazfit's specifications or product documents say, under normal use.

  • Defects in material or workmanship under normal use

Not covered

  • Water damage

    Spillage of food or liquid is named as an accident that is not covered. Water resistance is not addressed in words.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Normal wear and tear.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Defects or damage caused by misuse or accident, including collision, fire, flood and earthquake.

  • Repairs by other shops

    Improper or unauthorized repair, modification or alteration.

  • Used or resold products, commercial use, and use for medical purposes
  • How it gets fixed
    Amazfit chooses to repair, replace (new or remanufactured) or update software; it may refund the price if replacing is not reasonable.
    You pay to ship the device to Amazfit; Amazfit pays to ship the repaired or replacement device back when the claim is valid. The fix is covered for the rest of the warranty or 90 days, whichever is greater.

Good to know

  • Orders paid with Buy with Prime on us.amazfit.com

    These returns are started from your Amazon account and follow Buy with Prime return rules, with drop-off options.

  • Holidays

    Orders placed in November and December can be returned through January 31 of the next year, or 45 days, whichever is longer.

What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Amazfit Active 2?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Amazfit Active 2 with standard strap
Magnetic charging base
Instruction manual

From Amazfit. Checked Oct 20, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Amazfit Active 2

Top questions

How much does the Amazfit Active 2 cost?
Amazfit's US store lists the round Active 2 at $99.99 with a silicone strap. The premium version, with a black leather strap and sapphire glass, is $129.99.
Should I buy the Amazfit Active 2?
Good to buy. No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now. It is $99.99 at Amazfit, price checked Nov. 4, 2026. See the full answer on the Amazfit Active 2
How long does the Amazfit Active 2 battery last?
Amazfit rates it at up to 10 days with typical use, up to 5 days with heavy use and up to 19 days in battery saver mode. Continuous GPS use is rated at up to 21 hours. Real battery life depends on your settings.
How long does the Active 2 take to charge?
About 2 hours from empty, on its magnetic charging base.
Is the Amazfit Active 2 waterproof?
It is rated 5 ATM, water resistant to 50 meters, so it handles showers and swimming. Take it off for a hot shower or the sauna, and swap the leather strap for a silicone one before you swim.
Can I take calls on the Amazfit Active 2?
Yes. With the watch connected to your phone over Bluetooth, you can answer and make calls from your wrist. The watch has a built-in mic and speaker.
Does the Amazfit Active 2 have GPS and maps?
Yes. It has built-in GPS with 5 satellite systems and free offline maps. Load a map and a route from the Zepp App and the watch gives turn-by-turn directions on screen or read aloud. You need a route file to navigate: you cannot pick a point on the map.
What health tracking does the Amazfit Active 2 have?
Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and skin temperature around the clock, plus sleep stages, sleep HRV, a sleep score and a daily Readiness score. It is not a medical device.
What workouts does the Amazfit Active 2 track?
Over 160 workout modes, including running, cycling, swimming and HYROX Race mode. In Strength Training mode it can recognize 25 exercises and count your reps, sets and rest time.
Does the Amazfit Active 2 need a subscription?
No. The Zepp App is free, with no required subscription. Zepp Aura Premium, an add-on for sleep coaching, costs a monthly or yearly fee if you want it.
What comes in the box with the Amazfit Active 2?
The watch with its strap, a magnetic charging base and an instruction manual. There is no USB-C cable: the base takes a USB-C cable you already have. The premium version also comes with a red silicone sport band.
How big is the Amazfit Active 2?
The case measures 43.9 x 43.9 x 9.9 mm with a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen. It weighs 29.5 g without the strap, or 31.65 g for the premium version. The 20mm silicone strap fits wrists from 135 to 195 mm.
What is the difference between the standard and premium Active 2?
The premium version, $129.99, has a black leather strap, sapphire glass over the screen and a spare red silicone sport band in the box. The standard version, $99.99, has a red or black silicone strap and tempered glass.

Using it

What does it cost?
It costs $99.99 to $129.99. That is the list price, before any subscription.
Does it have GPS?
Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How big is the screen?
The screen measures 1.32 inches.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 29.5g to 31.65g. The weight varies by size or finish.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 2000 nits at its brightest.
What is it made of?
It is made of stainless Steel.
What kind of screen is it?
It is an AMOLED screen. The pixels light themselves, so blacks are deep and it can dim to almost nothing.
Does it measure blood oxygen?
Yes, it measures your blood oxygen.
Does it track heart rate?
Yes, it tracks your heart rate.
Does it track HRV?
Yes, it tracks your HRV.
Does it track sleep stages?
Yes, it tracks your sleep stages.
Does it read skin temperature?
Yes, it reads your skin temperature.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Stainless steel bezel and polymer middle frame; 43.9 x 43.9 x 9.9 mm.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 5 ATM. It is not for scuba diving.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The Amazfit Active 2 is the current model.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
30-day returns The clock starts the day you buy it.
Is there a restocking fee?
Up to 15% restocking fee If you send it back without a return approval or without all parts, Amazfit may refuse it or charge a restocking fee of 15% of the price, or the value of the missing accessories if that is higher.
Who pays return shipping?
You pay return shipping Up front, and you carry the risk if it is lost or damaged on the way. Original shipping, gift wrap and taxes are not refunded.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new Any reason, within 30 days of purchase, with a return approval (RMA). The item must be in the same physical condition as when bought (not broken or damaged), with all accessories, free gifts and the original packaging.
How do I get my money back?
How you get your money back Paid within 4 weeks after Amazfit receives the product.
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered Spillage of food or liquid is named as an accident that is not covered. Water resistance is not addressed in words.
Is the battery covered?
Battery rules: not stated by Amazfit

In the box

What's in the box?
Amazfit Active 2 with standard strap, Magnetic charging base, Instruction manual.

Works with

Does the Amazfit Active 2 work with Strava?
Yes. Strava is on the list of apps the Active 2 syncs to through the Zepp App. Works
How does the Amazfit Active 2 handle Watch bands?
Yes. The Active 2 takes 20mm quick-release straps. Works
How does the Amazfit Active 2 handle Workout sensors?
Yes. It pairs Bluetooth workout sensors such as a heart rate belt, running and cycling power meters, and cycling speed and cadence sensors. Works