Amazfit Active Max ZDNET's key takeaways The Amazfit Active Max is available now for $170.
It features a marathon battery, large, vibrant AMOLED display, solid build, offline maps, and free nutrition tracking.
The watch is available in one size and has limited third party app support, and a subscription is needed for advanced reports. $169.99 at Amazon
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Amazfit's sports watch lineup has impressed me this past year with vibrant displays, very long battery life, support for more than 170 workouts, and accurate location tracking. I tested the latest in the lineup: the Amazfit Active Max, and it takes the Active series to the next level with a large 1.5-inch AMOLED display with 3,000 nits of brightness and up to 25 days of battery life.
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The Amazfit Active Max arrived a few days before I flew to CES in Las Vegas and I still have 24% battery life remaining three weeks later. During this time I tracked three outdoor runs, four Hydrow rowing sessions, and weeks of daily life and sleep.
It's nice to have a watch you only need to charge once a month, and even if it needs a top up, the watch charges quickly via the included magnetic puck and a standard USB-C cable.
The Amazfit Active Max builds upon the Active 2 with more than twice the battery life, increased maximum brightness, larger display, and additional features for an additional $60. The larger watch also comes with increased storage capacity for more offline maps. These include ski maps for resorts around the world so you can track your winter activities on the slopes.
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