Two top running watches with titanium and maps. The Amazfit is cheaper and lasts longer.
Short answer
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra - 1.5" 480×480, 64 GB, dual-frequency GNSS, up to 30 days, cheaper. Garmin Forerunner 965 - NFC, Garmin Connect and training analytics.
Key differences
| Spec | Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra | Garmin Forerunner 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.5", AMOLED, 480×480 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 30 days | up to 23 days |
| Battery | 780 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GNSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | — | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| OS | Zepp OS | — |
| Compatibility | Android 7.0+, iOS 15.0+ | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 47.4×47.4×13.3 mm, 52 g | 47.2×47.2×13.2 mm, 53 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Storage
64 vs 32 GB.
Battery life
Up to 30 vs up to 23 days.
Ecosystem
Garmin is the benchmark for running analytics and has NFC for payments.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Hardware and battery life - Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra.
- Ecosystem and payments - Garmin Forerunner 965.
FAQ
How heavy are they?
52 and 53 g.
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Cheetah 2 Ultra.