Amazfit Active 2 Square Smartwatch – 1.75-inch AMOLED, Sapphire Glass, GPS & Offline Maps, NFC (Black Leather)

Our Verdict

If you want a proper GPS smartwatch but not a daily charge, the Active 2 is a strong all-rounder that works with both Android phones and iPhones through the Zepp app. This is the Square version with NFC, a stainless steel body and sapphire glass over a bright 1.75-inch AMOLED screen. Amazfit quotes up to 10 days of typical use and up to 21 hours of continuous GPS, which comfortably covers a week of walks, runs and gym sessions. Free downloadable maps with turn-by-turn directions are unusual at this level and handy on unfamiliar hill or forest trails, Zepp Coach builds adaptive plans from general fitness up to a marathon, and strength-training and HYROX race modes suit gym-goers. The core tracking, plans and maps need no subscription. The trade-offs: far fewer third-party apps than an Apple Watch, contactless payments only help if your bank or card is supported, and the leather strap suits the office better than the pool or a sweaty spin class, so a spare sport strap is worth having.

Key Features & Irish Specs

• 1.75-inch AMOLED display up to 2000 nits under scratch-resistant sapphire glass, with a stainless steel body
• Built-in GPS supporting five satellite systems, plus free downloadable maps with turn-by-turn directions
• Up to 10 days of typical use, up to 5 days of heavy use and up to 21 hours of continuous GPS
• Zepp Coach adaptive training plans, 160+ workout modes, strength training and an official HYROX race mode