Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Polar Pacer Pro
Amazfit Cheetah Pro (2023, listed at $299) and Polar Pacer Pro (2022, listed at $299) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit Cheetah Pro
Lightweight running watch with dual-band GPS, on-device offline maps and AI-coached workouts.
Polar Pacer Pro
Lightweight running GPS with hill splitter, race pace and Polar's class-leading training load.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Cheetah Pro wins on battery life (14 days vs 7 days) and tracked features (5 vs 1); Polar Pacer Pro wins on weight (41 g vs 43 g).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit Cheetah Pro leads 2 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 Cheetah Pro | Polar Pacer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 14 days | 7 days |
| Weight | 43 g | 41 g |
| List price | $299 | $299 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 1 |
| 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 | running |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
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 Cheetah Pro (4)
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
Only Polar Pacer Pro (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You want fewer charges: about 14 days per charge vs 7 days.
- You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), on-device music, AMOLED display and offline maps, which the Polar Pacer Pro does not list.
- Your main use is multisport and triathlon: it is listed for that and the Polar Pacer Pro is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Polar Pacer Pro only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2023 vs 2022).
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 Polar Pacer Pro if…
- You want a lighter watch: 41 g vs 43 g.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro only works with Android.
- You want a display that stays readable in direct sun and sips power.
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 Polar Pacer Pro?
The Amazfit Cheetah Pro has the longer rated battery life: about 14 days per charge against 7 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 Polar Pacer Pro?
They have the same list price ($299) in our database. Check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Polar Pacer Pro 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 Polar Pacer Pro?
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.
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