ZDNET's key takeaways The Amazfit Active 2 Square is available in a premium package for $149.99 that includes leather and silicone bands
The watch is small, lasts up to 10 days, incorporates high end sapphire glass and stainless steel materials, and has a brilliant large 1.75-inch AMOLED display
There is limited onboard storage for maps and music while the software may also be overwhelming. View now at Amazon
I recently reviewed Amazfit's Active 2 Smartwatch, and it was one of my favorite wearables for its features relative to price. When I heard about a new form factor for the affordable smartwatch, I didn't think much about it. But after spending a week with the new Amazfit Active 2 Square, it's become my preferred choice for a sub-$150 smartwatch.
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This new square form factor of the Amazfit Active 2 Square launches with only the professional option, and a price $20 more than the round model. That additional cost is likely due to the larger display -- and the same reason why I have come to prefer it over the round model.
With the vegan leather 20mm watch band and the classy default watch face, the Amazfit Active 2 Square looks like a standard classic watch on your wrist. It is sleek, professional, and thin, so it's perfect for the office or a night out.
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Amazfit also includes a red silicone band so with just two clicks you can switch over to an exercise band made of a more porous material, while keeping you comfortable and a 5 ATM water resistance for most environmental conditions.
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