Amazfit Active 2 vs Apple Watch SE 3
Amazfit Active 2 (2025, listed at $99) and Apple Watch SE 3 (2025, listed at $279) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit Active 2
Sub-$100 AMOLED with stainless-steel bezel, dual-band GPS and Zepp Coach training plans.
Apple Watch SE 3
Refreshed budget Apple Watch — S10 chip, always-on display finally included.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Active 2 wins on battery life (10 days vs 1.3 days), weight (30 g vs 33 g) and price ($99 vs $279); Apple Watch SE 3 wins on tracked features (4 vs 3).
Check your phone first. The Amazfit Active 2 works with both iPhone and Android; the Apple Watch SE 3 works with iPhone only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit Active 2 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 10 days | 1.3 days |
| Weight | 30 g | 33 g |
| List price | $99 | $279 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 3 | 4 |
| Case size | 43 mm | 44 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | OLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | iPhone only |
| 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 (1)
- built-in GPS
Only Amazfit Active 2 (2)
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
Only Apple Watch SE 3 (3)
- on-device music
- contactless payments
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Active 2 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $180 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 10 days per charge vs 1.3 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 30 g vs 33 g.
- You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂) and AMOLED display, which the Apple Watch SE 3 does not list.
- You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch SE 3 does not pair with it.
Pick the Apple Watch SE 3 if…
- You need on-device music, contactless payments and swim tracking, which the Amazfit Active 2 does not list.
Skip it if…
- • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.3 days per charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Active 2 or the Apple Watch SE 3?
The Amazfit Active 2 has the longer rated battery life: about 10 days per charge against 1.3 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 Apple Watch SE 3?
The Amazfit Active 2 has the lower list price: $99 against $279 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Active 2 and Apple Watch SE 3 work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Amazfit Active 2 works with both iPhone and Android; the Apple Watch SE 3 works with iPhone only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Active 2 or the Apple Watch SE 3?
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 Apple Watch SE 3 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
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