Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Garmin Instinct E 45mm
Amazfit Cheetah Pro (2023, listed at $299) and Garmin Instinct E 45mm (2025, listed at $249.99) are both sport watches, 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 Cheetah Pro
Lightweight running watch with dual-band GPS, on-device offline maps and AI-coached workouts.
Garmin Instinct E 45mm
Entry-level rugged Garmin: MIL-STD-810 build, 10 ATM, multi-GNSS GPS with compass and altimeter, and up to 16 days per charge.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Cheetah Pro wins on weight (43 g vs 48 g) and tracked features (5 vs 3); Garmin Instinct E 45mm wins on battery life (16 days vs 14 days), price ($249.99 vs $299) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Garmin Instinct E 45mm leads 3 to 2, 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 Cheetah Pro | Garmin Instinct E 45mm |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 14 days | 16 days |
| Weight | 43 g | 48 g |
| List price | $299 | $249.99 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 3 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | MIP |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | outdoor adventure and running |
| Released | 2023 | 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 (2)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
Only Amazfit Cheetah Pro (3)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
Only Garmin Instinct E 45mm (1)
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You want a lighter watch: 43 g vs 48 g.
- You need on-device music, AMOLED display and offline maps, which the Garmin Instinct E 45mm does not list.
- Your main use is multisport and triathlon: it is listed for that and the Garmin Instinct E 45mm is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Instinct E 45mm only works with Android.
- You want a bright AMOLED screen.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Garmin Instinct E 45mm if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $49.01 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 16 days per charge vs 14 days.
- You need swim tracking, which the Amazfit Cheetah Pro does not list.
- Your main use is outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Amazfit Cheetah Pro is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Instinct E 45mm?
The Garmin Instinct E 45mm has the longer rated battery life: about 16 days per charge against 14 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Instinct E 45mm?
The Garmin Instinct E 45mm has the lower list price: $249.99 against $299 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Garmin Instinct E 45mm work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Garmin Instinct E 45mm?
Amazfit Cheetah Pro: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Garmin Instinct E 45mm: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
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