Garmin Vívоactive 5
Score: 82/100
Amazfit Active 2
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Amazfit Active 2 Premium is a round stainless-steel smartwatch with a sapphire-protected AMOLED screen and 10-12 days of battery endurance. It lacks an included USB-C charger and can suffer intermittent Bluetooth drops. Best suited for style-conscious users who value premium materials and dual-frequency GPS.
Garmin's vívoactive 5 is a mid-range smartwatch featuring a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display, extensive health sensors and up to 11 days of battery life. It omits ECG and dual-frequency GPS, limiting its appeal to serious athletes. Targets fitness enthusiasts who value a rich health suite and music storage without premium navigation features.
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264 hoursbest | 240 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 36 g | 31.65 gbest |
1.2 in | 1.32 inbest | |
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Battery Life (hours) | 264 hours | 240 hours |
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Weight (g) | 36 g | 31.65 g |
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Screen Size (in) | 1.2 in | 1.32 in |
Resolution (px) | 390x390 px | 466x466 px |
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Professional reviewers describe the vívoactive 5 as a well-rounded health-focused smartwatch, applauding its bright AMOLED display, impressive 11-day battery life, and comprehensive suite of health tools like Body Battery and Sleep Coach. They note the inclusion of wheelchair-specific modes as a strong accessibility point, but criticize the absence of a barometric altimeter, ECG, and dual-frequency GPS, which limits its appeal to serious athletes seeking precise elevation data.
Everyday users consistently praise the long battery life, vivid display, and intuitive health insights, especially Body Battery and sleep tracking. While overall sentiment is positive, a few users express disappointment over missing advanced GPS and altitude features, and the lack of disclosed weight creates some uncertainty about comfort.
“premium features without the premium price”
Professional reviewers describe the Amazfit Active 2 Premium as delivering premium-grade features-speakers, microphone, offline maps and a high-brightness sapphire-protected display-at a budget-friendly $129 price. They commend its compact 44 mm round case, 5 ATM water resistance, precise BioTracker sensor and impressive 10-day battery life, while noting the missing USB-C charger and occasional Bluetooth hiccups as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch's comfortable fit, long battery endurance, stylish strap options and bright, readable display. The inclusion of offline maps and voice control is also well-received. Recurring complaints focus on Bluetooth stability issues and the absence of a charging cable in the box, with some noting modest audio quality.
