Amazfit Active 2 vs Amazfit Active Max
Amazfit Active 2 (2025, listed at $99) and Amazfit Active Max (2025, listed at $169.99) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · table prices are list prices; each card shows Amazon's current price when available
Amazfit Active 2
Sub-$100 AMOLED with stainless-steel bezel, dual-band GPS and Zepp Coach training plans.
Amazfit Active Max
Large 1.5-inch 3,000-nit AMOLED with a 25-day battery, 4 GB for offline maps and music, five-system GPS and 170+ workout modes.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Active 2 wins on weight (30 g vs 39.5 g) and price ($99 vs $169.99); Amazfit Active Max wins on battery life (25 days vs 10 days) and tracked features (6 vs 3).
Bottom line: there is no clear winner on specs (2 to 2). Decide on phone support, how often you are willing to charge, your main sport and your budget, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 10 days | 25 days |
| Weight | 30 g | 39.5 g |
| List price | $99 | $169.99 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 3 | 6 |
| Case size | 43 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, gym and strength work and running | everyday wellness, gym and strength work and running |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (3)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
Only Amazfit Active 2 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Amazfit Active Max (3)
- on-device music
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Active 2 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $70.99 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 30 g vs 39.5 g.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Active Max only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want to pay from your wrist — it has no contactless payments.
Pick the Amazfit Active Max if…
- You want fewer charges: about 25 days per charge vs 10 days.
- You need on-device music, offline maps and swim tracking, which the Amazfit Active 2 does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Active 2 only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 48.5 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Active 2 or the Amazfit Active Max?
The Amazfit Active Max has the longer rated battery life: about 25 days per charge against 10 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Active 2 or the Amazfit Active Max?
The Amazfit Active 2 has the lower list price: $99 against $169.99 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Active 2 and Amazfit Active Max work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Active 2 or the Amazfit Active Max?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Amazfit Active Max has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
Amazfit Active 2
Amazfit Active Max
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.