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Is Amazfit's most premium smartwatch worth it? I tested it on the golf course, and it paid off

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The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro's premium build, advanced features, and accurate activity tracking make it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts and athletes, especially those engaged in running and golf. Its high-quality materials and enhanced navigation capabilities demonstrate how smartwatches are evolving to meet the demands of serious users, though its high price may be a barrier for some consumers.

Key Takeaways

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros High quality titanium and sapphire glass materials

Brilliant 3,000-nit AMOLED display

Long battery life

Accurate positioning and offline navigation

Watch faces with extensive complications Cons $450 price is rather high for Amazfit

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In 2024, I tested the Amazfit Cheetah, a smartwatch with a heavy focus on runners. Two years later, we see a much more elegant and premium watch in the Cheetah 2 Pro also targeted toward runners. The new watch is priced $150 higher than its predecessor, but it competes directly with watches like the Garmin Forerunner 570 and the Coros Apex 4.

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While the Cheetah 2 Pro is marketed for runners, it can track more than 170 activities. Since I'm dealing with a hip injury at the moment, I couldn't run extensively and focused on other activities I could do, including indoor rowing, walking, biking, and golf.

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