Garmin vívoactive 5 Ivory
Score: 82/100
Amazfit Active 2 Sport
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Garmin vívoactive 5 offers an AMOLED touchscreen, extensive sport and health tracking features, and an impressive 11-day battery life, making it a versatile fitness companion. It lacks premium health sensors such as ECG and has limited media functionality. Best for active users who value long battery life and a rich suite of sport apps without needing advanced medical-grade sensors.
The Amazfit Active 2 Sport offers a large 1.75-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS and up to 14 days of battery life, targeting budget-conscious fitness fans. It lacks NFC and can suffer occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues. Perfect for users who prioritize long endurance and a wide range of sport modes.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
264 hours | 336 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 36 g | 29.5 gbest |
1.2 inches | 1.75 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11.1 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 264 hours | 336 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.20 inches | 1.75 inches |
Display Resolution | 390x390 | 390x450 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 36 g | 29.5 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Amazfit Active for its exceptional value at around $99, offering a large AMOLED screen, extensive sport modes, AI health coaching, and a standout 14-day battery. However, they point out the lack of premium sensors like an altimeter, a less refined rectangular look, and unspecified brightness that may lag behind the Active 2's 2,000-nit display.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the long battery life, feather-light weight, vivid display, and reliable fitness tracking, especially GPS and heart-rate monitoring. Recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drops, occasional GPS inaccuracies in dense areas, strap comfort for larger wrists, and the absence of NFC and broader third-party app support.
“Up to 14 days of battery life in typical use, far exceeding most competitors.”
“Lacks NFC and advanced sensors such as an altimeter.”
