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The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro is the brand’s premium running watch, designed to take on watches like the Garmin Forerunner 970 while offering a lower price and a huge list of features.
It packs in dual-band GPS, offline maps, advanced training metrics, smartwatch tools and a titanium build, all wrapped up in a sleek AMOLED watch aimed at runners training for anything from 5K to marathon distance.
Amazfit has been steadily building out its sports watch range over the past few years, and the Cheetah 2 Pro sits near the top of that lineup. The big question is whether it offers enough to compete with the best running watches out there, and whether it justifies the jump in price over Amazfit’s cheaper models.
Design & Key Stats
- Price: £449.90 / $449.99
- Display: 1.32-inch AMOLED (up to 3,000 nits)
- Screen diameter: 43.8 x 43.8mm
- Battery Life: Up to 20 days
- Battery Life (GPS): Up to 31 hours
- Features include: Dual-band GPS, offline maps, Zepp Coach training plans, structured workouts, running power, VO2 Max, lactate threshold, 170+ sport modes, NFC payments, Bluetooth calling, recovery tracking
- Sensors: Heart rate, SpO2, GPS (dual-band six-satellite), accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro Review
The Run Test: Likes
The Cheetah 2 Pro feels like a strong all-round running watch that delivers a lot for the money.
The design is one of the first positives. It looks and feels more premium than cheaper Amazfit watches, with a titanium build and a bright AMOLED display that’s easy to read outdoors. It’s not the slimmest watch, but it sits comfortably in that chunkier sports watch category.
Navigation through the watch is straightforward. The four-button layout works well during runs, and the touchscreen is responsive enough for everyday use.
GPS performance is generally solid. After an early run where tracking seemed off, performance settled down and stayed in line with other watches for most sessions. It can occasionally cut corners slightly, but overall it’s accurate enough for training and racing.
Heart rate tracking is similar. Not perfect, but close enough to chest strap data for steady-state running and general training.
Battery life is another clear strength. Even with regular running and always-on display enabled, it comfortably lasts around a week, which is strong for an AMOLED running watch.
The biggest positive is the overall feature set. You get offline maps, structured training, advanced metrics and a wide range of sports modes, all bundled into a watch that costs less than most premium rivals from Garmin or Apple.
The Run Test: Dislikes
There are no major dealbreakers, but several areas feel less refined than the best running watches.
The interface can feel cluttered. There’s a lot packed into the menus, and while it’s functional, it doesn’t feel as clean or intuitive as Garmin’s platform.
Training analysis and sports tracking are solid, but not especially deep. It covers the basics well, but doesn’t quite match the level of insight you get from higher-end sports watches.
Navigation works, but isn’t as polished as Garmin’s mapping or third-party solutions on Apple Watch. Maps can feel harder to read mid-run.
There’s also the question of value within the Amazfit range itself. The Cheetah 2 Pro feels like a more premium version of cheaper models like the Active Max rather than a completely different tier of device, which makes the price jump harder to justify.
A few smaller issues stand out too. The strap doesn’t feel especially premium, touchscreen inputs can be triggered accidentally in wet conditions, and battery performance can feel inconsistent depending on usage.
Verdict And Alternatives
The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro is a capable and feature-rich running watch that delivers strong battery life, solid GPS accuracy and a huge feature set at a competitive price.
It works well as an all-round training watch, especially if you want something that blends running features with smartwatch functionality. However, it doesn’t feel as polished as the best devices from Garmin, COROS or Apple, particularly when it comes to software experience, navigation and training depth.
If you’re considering the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro, there are a few strong alternatives depending on what you want from a running watch. The obvious comparison is Garmin’s premium running range, particularly watches like the Garmin Forerunner 970, Forerunner 965 and Epix Pro. They’re more expensive, but they offer a more polished overall experience with deeper training analysis, better navigation tools and slightly more accurate GPS and heart rate tracking.
For smartwatch features, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is another strong option, especially for iPhone users. It delivers a much slicker smartwatch experience alongside very capable run tracking, although battery life still lags behind dedicated sports watches.
Within Amazfit’s own range, the Amazfit Active Max is probably the biggest alternative. It offers many of the same core features at a much lower price, making it a better value option for runners who don’t need the upgraded design and slightly improved sensor accuracy of the Cheetah 2 Pro.