Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Wahoo Elemnt Rival
Amazfit Cheetah Pro (2023, listed at $299) and Wahoo Elemnt Rival (2020, listed at $379) 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.
Wahoo Elemnt Rival
Triathlete's tool — touchless transition, multisport handoff to Wahoo bike computers, structured workouts.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Cheetah Pro wins on weight (43 g vs 53 g), price ($299 vs $379) and tracked features (5 vs 2).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit Cheetah Pro leads 3 to 0, 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 | Wahoo Elemnt Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 14 days | 14 days |
| Weight | 43 g | 53 g |
| List price | $299 | $379 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 2 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 46 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | MIP |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | multisport and triathlon and running |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
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 Wahoo Elemnt Rival (1)
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $80 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 43 g vs 53 g.
- You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), on-device music, AMOLED display and offline maps, which the Wahoo Elemnt Rival does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Wahoo Elemnt Rival only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2023 vs 2020).
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 Wahoo Elemnt Rival if…
- You need swim tracking, which the Amazfit Cheetah Pro does not list.
- 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 have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • 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 Wahoo Elemnt Rival?
They are rated the same, at about 14 days per charge. Real-world life depends on GPS, display and cellular use.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or the Wahoo Elemnt Rival?
The Amazfit Cheetah Pro has the lower list price: $299 against $379 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Wahoo Elemnt Rival 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 Wahoo Elemnt Rival?
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 Wahoo Elemnt Rival has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
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