After success of Amazfit Pace Xiaomi Huami launched the Amazfit Watch 2 also called Amazfit 2 / Amazfit Smartwatch 2. Now this smartwatch is priced at $190 comes to approx Rs. 12,300. Check this review to know more.
Read / watch the video to know if this Amazfit watch 2 is better than the Amazfit Pace. If you have bought the Pace should you upgrade to Amazfit Watch 2 or if you haven’t yet bought the pace / looking to buy a new smartwatch then should you buy the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit 2 or the Xiaomi Amazfit Pace.
There are two variants the Amazfit Watch 2 and the Amazfit Watch 2S, the 2s is way too costly, better avoid it unless you have extra money to spare. This smartwatch makes use of Bluetooth 4.2 and is IP57 certified you can even swim wearing it.
Xiaomi Amazfit Watch 2 specifications
Bluetooth : Version 4.2
Certificate : IP57, Waterproof 5ATM
RAM : 512MB
ROM : 4GB
Alert : Vibration
Screen : OLED, 1.34 inches with 320 x 300 pixels, touch screen
OS : WOS 2.0
Hardware : Dual Core 1.2GHz
Works with : Android and iOS platforms
App : Amazfit
Battery : 280 mAh
Battery Charging time : 2 hours
Battery Life : 5 days
Sensors : PPG heart rate sensor, acceleration sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
Functions : Maximum oxygen uptake(VO2max), Exercise load(TD),Exercise effect(TE), Recovery Time, Swimming Mode, Call reminder, Info push, GPS+Glonass, Bluetooth music, Alarm, Remote Control of Mijia Smart Home Devices
Language : Chinese
Performance
The Amazfit Watch 2 looks great and feels great when compared with the Amazfit pace. It is also using a round dial, silicon strap that can be easily removed when needed and the case is made of stainless steel.
Unlike the Amazfit Pace the Watch 2 comes with 3 buttons, plus you can also use the touch screen. Though the Watch 2 looks better than the Pace, better wait cause for now the default language is Chinese.
Since I have been using the Amazfit Pace I am well aware of the features and it’s easier to adapt to the new Amazfit watch 2 even when its Chinese.
Well for now the language is Chinese however the Amazfit app content is in English. You can use the App for more details in English. The good news is that the Global update with English language support will be rolled out in March. So if you want you can go ahead with this watch, buy it now or wait until the English update is rolled out.
Notifications including App notifications have been shifted to a new location on the Amazfit app – i.e. outside the watch setting – so its a general setting irrespective of the watch (Pace or Watch 2) being used.
Verdict
An excellent watch, the screen is clearly visible under direct sunlight and it is an always on screen. What makes it different from the Amazfit Pace is the design, its waterproof, the new exercise mode i.e. swimming and other features like Alipay (that is not much of a use for Indian users).
The Amazfit watch 2 gives consistent exercise results as good as the Pace.
You can buy the Amazfit Watch 2 now or wait for the English update, will review again once I get the update.
Rating 4.6 out of 5
Where to Buy?
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